Hoops Rumors

The idea that LeBron James will be a driving force in choosing the Lakers‘ next head coach is inaccurate, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, who said during an appearance on FanDuel’s Run it Back show on Monday that the star forward has had no involvement in the process so far (Twitter video link). “I’m told LeBron James is not involved in the Lakers’ head coaching … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: LeBron, Lakers, Jackson-Davis, Beal

After the Suns made a head coaching change this spring, dismissing Frank Vogel and hiring Mike Budenholzer, the team had been expected to fully revamp its coaching staff. However, one of Vogel’s top assistants will remain with the organization in a “prominent” role on Budenholzer’s staff, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that David Fizdale is … [Read more...] about David Fizdale To Remain With Suns As Assistant Coach

The Suns have added Vince Legarza as an assistant coach, Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic reports. Legarza has a history with new head coach Mike Budenholzer. He was an assistant in Milwaukee in Budenholzer’s final season there in 2022/23 but wasn’t retained when the Bucks hired Adrian Griffin as their new head coach going into this past season. Legarza was an assistant … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Legarza, Nurkic, Clippers’ Offseason

The Pacers can’t stand the thought of watching another team celebrate an Eastern Conference title on their home court, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. That will add to Indiana’s motivation for Monday’s game against the Celtics in the face of a seemingly insurmountable 3-0 deficit. Players and coaches understand they face long odds to win the series, but they’re … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Game 4, Haliburton, Nembhard, McConnell