Blazers Notes: Coaching Search, Waiters, Smith
The latest news and notes around the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday evening.
Charlotte Observer On Bobcats, Draft, Free Agency
The Charlotte Observer's Rick Bonnell and Tom Sorensen have published several new articles today, covering different aspects of the Bobcats' past and future as the 2012 NBA Draft approaches. The Bobcats hold the second overall pick in the draft.
Draft Notes: Wizards, Jones, Davis, Beal
The 2012 NBA Draft is less than three weeks away. This post will update all evening with the latest noteworthy news and features surrounding the draft and its prospects.
Kevin Garnett An Option For Spurs?
Buck Harvey of the San Antonio Express-News relays word from a member of the San Antonio Spurs organization that Kevin Garnett may be on the team's radar when they consider free-agent options this summer.
Latest On Boris Diaw
Buck Harvey of the San Antonio Express-News has a new column exploring the future of Boris Diaw in San Antonio. Diaw, who proved to be a key component of the Spurs' playoff run after being acquired late in the season, is due to be a free agent this summer.
Odds & Ends: Hornets, Aldridge, Bulls, Chandler
The latest news and notes from around the NBA on Sunday night:
- John Reid of the Times-Picayune writes that new Hornets owner Tom Benson's impact is already being felt, as Saints fans are opting to buy season tickets.
- Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, currently recovering from hip surgery that has his Team USA availability in jeopardy, tweets that he's fine after being hospitalized earlier this week for a blood virus.
- Fox Sports Ohio's Sam Amico tweets that in addition to Steve Nash and Jason Kidd (both of whom the Bulls are said to be targeting), Nick Young and Carlos Delfino could be on Chicago's radar as well.
- Newsday's Al Iannazzone reports that Dwyane Wade expects Knicks center Tyson Chandler to start for the U.S. Olympic team this summer. Dwight Howard had been expected to start until back surgery ended his hopes of playing in London.
Mavericks May Target Roy Hibbert
According to a new report by Mike Fisher of Scout.com, the Dallas Mavericks may consider making an offer to Pacers center Roy Hibbert, a restricted free agent, this summer. If the Mavs are not able to sign Deron Williams, Fisher writes, Hibbert may become Plan B. However, due to Dallas' financial situation, it may be difficult to fit Hibbert under the salary cap without making some additional moves.
Poll: Who Will Be Selected Second In The Draft?
The draft lottery for the 2012 NBA Draft was held on Wednesday, with the New Orleans Hornets receiving the top overall pick and the Charlotte Bobcats coming in second. In a draft filled with uncertainty and divisive prospects, the one note that virtually every fan and analyst agrees on is the inevitability of Kentucky forward Anthony Davis' top overall selection. After that, however, it gets murkier, with several players in line for consideration by the Bobcats. Which of these do you think will end up being the second overall pick in the draft?
Odds & Ends: Magic, Van Gundy, Nets
The latest news and notes from around the NBA on Tuesday night:
- Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel speculates that the Magic will look for an experienced, patient general manager to replace Otis Smith.
- The Oregonian's John Canzano likes the idea of Stan Van Gundy as the coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, but cautions that on-court talent should be the team's main focus.
- Fred Kerber of the New York Post relays Nets coach Avery Johnson's optimism that the team will make the playoffs in 2012/13.
Poll: Jerry Sloan’s Future
Earlier today, it was reported that Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan is interested in the vacancies of the Charlotte Bobcats and Orlando Magic. Sloan last appeared in the NBA as head coach of the Utah Jazz, before resigning partway through the 2010/11 season. Do you think he will take either of these jobs? Or will he coach elsewhere? Will he stay retired? Weigh in below.