Billy Donovan III, the son of the Bulls‘ head coach, will be the next coach of the team’s G League affiliate, according to Ryan Taylor of NBC Sports Chicago. He’ll replace Henry Domercant, who could wind up on Chicago’s coaching staff, Taylor adds. … [Read more...] about Billy Donovan’s Son To Be Next Head Coach At Windy City
Pacers Notes: Siakam, Turner, McConnell, L. Jones
A new contract with free agent forward Pascal Siakam will be one of the Pacers‘ priorities this summer, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star, who adds that the options to replace Siakam may be limited if they can’t re-sign him. The two-time All-Star was a valuable addition for Indiana after being acquired from Toronto in January and played a major role in the team’s … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Siakam, Turner, McConnell, L. Jones
Central Notes: Eversley, Bulls, Pacers, Pistons
Bulls general manager Marc Eversley, who reportedly received consideration from Detroit and Charlotte when those teams sought new heads of basketball operations earlier this year, recently signed a new three-year contract with Chicago that will begin in July, a source with knowledge of the situation tells Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic. Eversley, who was hired by the Bulls in … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Eversley, Bulls, Pacers, Pistons
Northwest Notes: Williams, Blazers’ Workout, Wolves’ Workout, Hayward
As Bulls forward Patrick Williams heads into restricted free agency, look for the Thunder to make a run at him, The Athletic’s Darnell Mayberry reports. Williams, who has failed to live up to his draft billing as the No. 4 pick in 2020, would give Oklahoma City more size at power forward. Oklahoma City’s stash of draft picks could entice Chicago to do a sign-and-trade with the … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Williams, Blazers’ Workout, Wolves’ Workout, Hayward
Mavericks Notes: Jones, Kidd, Irving, Gafford
The decision to sign with the Mavericks last summer has given Derrick Jones Jr. a chance to play in his first NBA Finals, but he could been there with either team, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. Jones told reporters on Sunday that he considered an offer from the Celtics before opting to go to Dallas. Boston was looking for another wing to back up Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, … [Read more...] about Mavericks Notes: Jones, Kidd, Irving, Gafford