Hoops Rumors

Charles Lee is finalizing an agreement to join the Celtics as their lead assistant coach, tweets ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Lee, 38, was one of the hottest names on the coaching market this spring. He was reportedly a finalist for the coaching vacancies in Detroit and Toronto and received consideration from the Bucks and Suns as well. He served as associate head coach under … [Read more...] about Celtics To Hire Charles Lee As Lead Assistant Coach

Celtics forward Grant Williams, who underwent hand surgery on Friday, originally injured his hand in March but exacerbated the issue during Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals when he was battling Bam Adebayo for a rebound, sources tell Jared Weiss of The Athletic. While it’s not unusual for NBA players to undergo minor surgeries after the season to address nagging … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: G. Williams, Offseason, Lillard, Paul

There have been rumors linking James Harden to Phoenix. John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM shut down that notion (via Twitter), writing that there’s a “zero percent chance” the Suns would pursue the former MVP. Gambadoro also said it was “highly unlikely” the Suns would have interest in Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, pointing out that his large salary might be … [Read more...] about Suns Rumors: Harden, Lillard, Paul, Irving, Russell, More

Sergio Scariolo, the head coach of Virtus Bologna in Italy, has interviewed for the Raptors’ head coaching opening a second time, according to Repubblica-Bologna (hat tip to BasketNews.com). The interview reportedly took place via Skype on Monday. Scariolo has a contract with Virtus until the end of the 2023/24 season. He initially interviewed with the Raptors in Italy last … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Scariolo, Bridges, Knicks, Cassell

The Suns “would like to find a way to financially keep Chris Paul” on their roster, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported on NBA Countdown (Twitter video link). That said, if they’re unable to find a better alternative and wind up releasing Paul, Wojnarowski says the longtime veteran would be “very coveted” on the open market. Wojnarowski cites the Lakers and Clippers as two … [Read more...] about Western Notes: CP3, LeBron, Mavs, Jeter, Blazers

The Rockets are in strong pursuit of Celtics assistant coach Aaron Miles, who worked under Ime Udoka until he was suspended by Boston before the 2022/23 season started, Kelly Iko reports in his latest mailbag for The Athletic. Sources tell Iko that Udoka, who was hired by Houston after the team declined its option on Stephen Silas‘ contract, is also looking for a non-Celtics … [Read more...] about Rockets Rumors: Coaches, VanVleet, Lopez, C. Johnson, Brooks

Stephen Silas will become the top assistant to Monty Williams with the Pistons, tweets ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Silas had served in the same role with the Mavericks, Hornets and Warriors before being hired as the Rockets’ head coach in 2020. Silas compiled a 59-177 record with Houston, which switched into rebuilding mode when James Harden requested a trade early in Silas’ … [Read more...] about Stephen Silas Agrees To Join Pistons As Assistant Coach

The Suns didn’t fill their coaching vacancy until after the Sixers hired Nick Nurse, but sources tell Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic that Frank Vogel was the first choice in Phoenix all along. Nurse had an interview with the Suns and was among five finalists for the job, along with Vogel, Suns associate head coach Kevin Young, Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez and former … [Read more...] about Coaching Notes: Vogel, Rockets, Nets, Pacers