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.
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.
Sacramento Kings recently confirmed Dave Joerger as the team’s new coach for a four-year deal worth $16 million. Joerger consistently led the Memphis Grizzlies each year to the playoffs even as injuries plagued many of its players.
New reports suggest Jeff Hornacek is may be Houston’s top prospect for head coaching job following Kevin McHale’s departure. JB Bickerstaff, on the other hand, has just informed the Rockets management that he’s dropping out from the team’s search for the next head coach due to growing rift between the franchise’s top players, namely, Dwight Howard and James Harden.
After swirling speculations, Luke Walton has finally agreed on a multi-year deal with the LA Lakers as head coach following his illustrious assistant coaching career with the Golden State Warriors. After the end of the season, Walton is set to officially become the purple and gold team’s 26th coach in its franchise history.
Golden State Warriors has just confirmed giving Los Angeles Lakers the permission to interview Luke Walton for coach openings following Byron Scott’s departure from the team. Apart from Walton, San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Ettore Messina is also under LA’s talent radar as a suitable prospect for Scott’s replacement.
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.
Sam Hinkie has recently stepped down as Philadelphia 76sers’ general manager after being blamed for the franchise’s mediocre performance in the past three years of his stewardship. Bryan Colangelo is reportedly succeeding him as executive as he joins his father and chairman of operations, Jerry, in altering the team’s losing course.
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.
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.
The New York Knicks have fired head coach Derek Fisher.
The Orlando Magic has hired former player and fan favorite Scott Skiles as its next coach.
The Chicago Bulls has officially fired head coach Tom Thibodeau, the organization announced Thursday.
The Denver Broncos will reportedly hire Gary Kubiak as their next head coach.
The Chicago Bears will reportedly hire John Fox as their next head coach.
