The Mavericks will likely deny permission for the Knicks to talk to Jason Kidd about their head coaching vacancy if a formal request is made, Marc Stein states in his latest Substack column (subscription required). Stein cites “well-placed observers” who believe Dallas would turn down the request to interview Kidd, just as the Rockets have communicated that they would do if New … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Kidd, Flagg, Beal, Booker, More
Atlantic Notes: Durant, Hauser, Nets, Sixers
The Raptors are considered by “numerous NBA figures” to be a potential suitor for Suns star Kevin Durant, Jake Fischer reports for The Stein Line (Substack link), especially if their well-documented interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn’t come to fruition. Fischer writes that the pieces the Raptors have assembled would make for a more realistic trade package for Durant, who … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Durant, Hauser, Nets, Sixers
Latest On Kevin Durant
After reporting before the end of the regular season that there was some mutual interest between the Spurs and Suns star Kevin Durant at the trade deadline, ESPN’s Shams Charania reiterated that point last week during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show (Twitter video link). Charania’s reporting has since been confirmed by a plugged-in Phoenix-area insider. “The team that I … [Read more...] about Latest On Kevin Durant
Suns To Hire Cavs Assistant Jordan Ott As Head Coach
The Suns are hiring Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as their new head coach, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Ott has been an NBA assistant since 2013. Ott becomes the team’s fourth head coach in four seasons. Suns owner Mat Ishbia fired Monty Williams after the 2022/23 season, shortly after taking control of the franchise. NBA veteran head coaches Frank Vogel and Mike … [Read more...] about Suns To Hire Cavs Assistant Jordan Ott As Head Coach
Suns Notes: Ott, Expectations, Ishbia
The Suns hired their fourth head coach in as many years on Wednesday, bringing aboard former Cavaliers assistant coach Jordan Ott on a four-season deal. Per John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM Phoenix (Twitter link), Phoenix was particularly impressed with Ott’s elaborate offensive plans and his committed work ethic. Current All-Star guard Devin Booker and franchise legend Steve Nash … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Ott, Expectations, Ishbia