Lonzo Ball continues to make positive forward progress in his rehab from the latest procedure on his knee, the Bulls guard said in the first episode of his What An Experience podcast (hat tip to Ryan Taylor of NBC Sports Chicago). Asked at the start of the show to provide an update on his status, Ball said it’s “coming along week by week.” “It’s improving, so that’s all I can … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Ball, Mitchell, Pacers, Haliburton, Turner
Donovan Shopping For Lead Assistant
The Bulls are looking for more than draft help at the combine this week. Coach Billy Donovan is seeking a lead assistant with head coaching experience, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports. They’re looking for a replacement for Chris Fleming, who was not retained after the season. The Bulls also have another vacancy to fill since Josh Longstaff is leaving to join Charles … [Read more...] about Donovan Shopping For Lead Assistant
Pistons Hoping To Hire Tim Connelly As President Of Basketball Operations?
The Pistons appear to be targeting Timberwolves president Tim Connelly in their search for a new president of basketball operations, according to James L. Edwards III and Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sources tell Edwards and Charania that Connelly is expected to opt out of the final year of his contract with Minnesota this summer. Although it seems likely that he’ll sign a … [Read more...] about Pistons Hoping To Hire Tim Connelly As President Of Basketball Operations?
Scotto’s Latest: Wizards, Kuzma, Hawks, Bridges, Brogdon, DeRozan, More
The Wizards already hold a pair of picks in the first round of this year’s draft at No. 2 and No. 26, but there’s an expectation that they’ll try to acquire another 2024 first-rounder, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. As Scotto explains, the Wizards’ current front office – led by president Michael Winger and general manager Will Dawkins – is focused on building … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Wizards, Kuzma, Hawks, Bridges, Brogdon, DeRozan, More
Southeast Notes: Wizards, Schnall, Longstaff, Hawks
The Wizards will have plenty of draft options after landing the No. 2 pick in this year’s lottery, writes Josh Robbins of The Athletic. General manager Will Dawkins, who was inside the lottery drawing room to learn his team’s fate, admitted there was some slight disappointment in not getting the top selection, but he’s confident about adding another valuable piece to the … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Wizards, Schnall, Longstaff, Hawks