Indiana Pacers Exec Larry Bird isn’t quite sure about Frank Vogel’s coaching future with the team as the latter’s contract expires in the offseason. If Bird’s recent statements are of any indication, ‘uncertainty’ doesn’t sound like he will be keeping his job for long.
Reigning MVP Stephen Curry hopes to get back in the court on May 9 to lead the Golden State Warriors’ defense of their NBA title against strong championship contenders. Despite Curry’s absence, Warriors managed to eliminate Rockets in the first round as the team advances to the second round of the West Conference playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Following a controversial and highly upsetting no-foul call at Miami’s 90-88 loss to Charlotte Hornets in Game 5, Dwayne Wade was critical of NBA’s 2-minute ref review toward the end of the game saying it’s pointless. Cavs lead player and best friend LeBron James also came to his rescue adding that the ‘it absolutely changes nothing.’
Detroit head coach and President Van Gundy is inclined to get Stanley Johnson off the summer league and instead divert his productive energy in real productive training and workouts. The Pistons exec lamented that the summer league was no longer about skills refining but instead degenerated into an amateurish showmanship.
Lakers’ top brass are confident to find a suitable replacement for Byron Scott following his departure from the West Coast franchise. Meanwhile, Steve Kerr appears to be one of LA’s top candidate for the now vacant head coach position.
Chicago's All-Star Center Pau Gasol will become a free agent this summer with rumors of leaving the Bulls for another team. With this in mind, his younger brother Marc thinks San Antonio Spurs is a good fit for him this offseason.
New York Knicks is reportedly eyeing to get Sacramento point guard Darren Collison to complete its Triangle Offense roster. In the free agency season, Collison’s affordable market value at $5,229,454 is a potentially remarkable deal to boost New York’s lineup.
Byron Scott is now officially dismissed from LA Lakers’ roster following the team’s worst seasons in its NBA history under his watch. With Scott and Bryant gone, possible replacements have been cropping up including Golden State Warriors’ assistant coach Luke Walton.
Golden State Warriors scored a 2-0 playoff series lead against Houston Rockets on Monday’s Game 2 despite Stephen Curry’s recent absence from the court due to knee injury. Meanwhile, three-pointer NBA legend and Hall of Famer Ray Allen hinted that Curry might be the next NBA’s greatest shooter in a recent interview.
The game is expected to release in September, 2K announced. The legend edition features Kobe Bryant who retired last week.
Pistons head coach apparently became frustrated as Detroit lost to the Cavs in the first game in the playoff series. For nearly seven year’s absence from the playoffs, Pistons have been gearing up for the postseason playoffs as they face strong Eastern Conference rivals.
In a coin flip tiebreaker last Friday, Celtics won 5 of the top 35 picks and another 5 second round picks starting from No. 31. Meanwhile, Celtics’ hope of acquiring Jimmy Butler to their fold fell dead when Chicago Bulls demanded Jae Crowder in return.
Pistons head coach apparently became frustrated as Detroit lost to the Cavs in the first game in the playoff series. For nearly seven year’s absence from the playoffs, Pistons have been gearing up for the postseason playoffs as they face strong Eastern Conference rivals.
NBA has finally allowed basketball clubs to sell jersey adverts to company sponsors in a lucrative sponsorship option that’s expected to generate as much as $150 million annually. Global figures estimate the worldwide sports sponsorship revenue at $45.3 bn.
NBA clarified its previous statement regarding the league’s displeasure over North Carolina’s controversial anti-LGBT bathroom law. Instead of moving the All-Star Game out of Charlotte, the league’s top brass now insists on talking with State officials and the community instead of threatening the state using its economic weight.
