Will one of the greatest coaches of all-time return to the NBA in a front office capacity? We'll look at that and more in our weekly recap..
- Coach Phil Jackson said that he has spoken to three or four teams about a potential front office position. Later in the week, we learned that the Raptors are among the clubs that are making a run at the legendary coach. Meanwhile, a return to the Lakers still looks highly unlikely for the Zen Master.
- The Cavs were said to be interested in Jackson but wound up bringing Mike Brown back. The coach will get $20-25MM over five years from Cleveland. Brown was said to turn down the Suns not once, but twice.
- The Wolves are expected to replace David Kahn with Flip Saunders. The move comes as something of a surprise as it was recently reported that Kahn would return.
- The Bobcats ousted Mike Dunlap.
- The Nets signed GM Billy King to a multi-year extension.
- There are a number of candidates for the Suns' GM opening after Lance Blanks was let go.
- Alvin Gentry is interested in the Bobcats job.
- Lindsey Hunter will interview with the Pistons but could still return to the Suns. Yes, you read that right.
- Brandon Jennings has softened his stance.
- Gregg Popovich may walk away from the Spurs when Tim Duncan does.
- The Raptors will keep Bryan Colangelo and Dwane Casey.
- The Pelicans won't rule out an Eric Gordon trade.
- Tony DiLeo's status in Philly is up in the air. Meanwhile, the 76ers have a pair of experienced coaches at the top of their wish list.
- Nate McMillan might be the frontrunner in Detroit.
- LeBron James is unlikely to sign with Jay-Z.
- The Bulls want Nazr Mohammed back.
- Miami's Shane Larkin is going pro.
- Marcus Smart will return to Oklahoma State.
- The Birdman hopes to touch down in Miami again next year.
- A recommendation on the Kings will come tomorrow.
- David Stern wants to see the Zen Master back in the NBA.
- Marc Gasol is the DPOY.
- Paul George was named the Most Improved Player of the year.
- Samuel Dalembert likes the Heat.
- J.R. Smith is the sixth man of the year.
- Andres Nocioni reportedly turned down an NBA offer.
- The Sixers will announce a new D-League affiliate.