Former Bulls and current Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau is reportedly eyeing to pry unrestricted free agent Joakim Noah away from Chicago when NBA enters offseason this summer. The rumor also coincides with reports of Noah’s purported disillusionment with front office’s inability to turn Bulls’ seemingly declining fortunes in the league.
Phoenix Suns has just hired rookie head coach Earl Watson for about $2.5 million per year for a three-year deal, making him the lowest paid coach in NBA today. The team seems consistent in its habit of hiring inexperienced coaches and staff with low pay under Robert Sarver's executive stewardship of the franchise which has experienced its worst record performance in years including a six-year playoff drought under him.
NBA has just owned up to their officiating mistake of failing to make a call on Russell Westbrook’s obvious traveling violation during the closing minutes of Warriors’ Game 1 loss to Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. Golden State head coach Steve Kerr, on the other hand, thinks that the two-minute ref review is pointless as it is impossible to make a call on every violation.
Kenny Smith is a popular choice among Houston Rockets fans to become the team’s next head coach. Apparently, having regular broadcasting presence on TNT as a sports analyst is not enough for him to be considered for the job as the team seeks to hire someone with proven coaching experience.
Barely one year after he was hired as coach, Scott Skiles abruptly resigned from his position which caught Orlando Magic off guard. Skiles reportedly admitted that joining the franchise as coach was a mistake and that he was trying to leave the team as soon as he can.
Larry Bird thinks that coaches are only optimally effective for three years at a time with a team. His three-year shelf life notion about coaches, however, is not mutually shared across NBA world.
After being overlooked repeatedly in last week’s NFL draft, the former Blythewood Bengal and South Carolina tailback finally lands an NFL home. Standing six-foot-one, the 220-pound running back material is a good add-on for the Falcons to get a good running game on the field. After being overlooked repeatedly in last week’s NFL draft, the former Blythewood Bengal and South Carolina tailback finally lands an NFL home. Standing six-foot-one, the 220-pound running back material is a good add-on for the Falcons to get a good running game on the field.
After more than a decade of being a highly successful assistant coach, Patrick Ewing hopes to be a head coach soon. He’s apparently being rooted for by Sacramento Kings although he expressed head coaching for New York Knicks.
Primary owners group of Milwaukee Bucks just confirmed Jason Kidd’s extension as the team’s head coach dispelling rumors of a ‘shaky future’. Despite a disappointing 2016-17 season, Bucks are geared to rebuilding the team for a more successful run next year.
Miami Heat Assistant Coach Keith Smart remains upbeat in going back to his regular coaching duties as he battles rare form of skin cancer. Meanwhile, Heat guard Dwayne Wade is likely to skip a few more games this season after suffering from a neck and back soreness as a result of an injury.
Coach Mike Krzyzewski says he is committed to coaching Team USA in the upcoming Rio Olympics.
The Brooklyn Nets have hired Sean Marks as their next general manager.
The Phoenix Suns have reportedly fired head coach Jeff Hornacek Sunday night.
LeBron James says he has never undermined a coach before throughout his career.
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton would not want to lose each other. Despite Christina Aguilera's return, the No Doubt singer will still have a place in the show.
