The Suns will take “a hard look” at a coaching change after being swept out of the playoffs by Minnesota, sources tell Shams Charania and Doug Haller of The Athletic. If Frank Vogel is retained, management will consider making adjustments to his staff, according to the authors, who add that general manager James Jones will be kept in his current role. Vogel still has four … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Vogel, Jones, Offseason Priorities, Second Apron, Beal
Changes Coming To Billy Donovan’s Bulls Staff
Veteran Bulls assistant coach Chris Fleming won’t return next season as part of Billy Donovan‘s staff, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, who reports (via Twitter) that assistant Maurice Cheeks also won’t be back in a full-time role on the bench. Confirming Charania’s reporting, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago says that Cheeks is expected to have a position … [Read more...] about Changes Coming To Billy Donovan’s Bulls Staff
Sixers’ Maxey Named Most Improved Player
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey has won the NBA’s Most Improved Player award, the league’s communications department tweets. Maxey edged out the Bulls’ Coby White for the award. Maxey received 51 of 99 first-place votes while recording 319 voting points. White had 32 first-place votes while compiling 305 points. The Rockets’ Alperen Sengun was a distant third with eight first-place … [Read more...] about Sixers’ Maxey Named Most Improved Player
Doncic, Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic Named MVP Finalists
Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nuggets center Nikola Jokic were revealed on Sunday as the finalists for the Most Valuable Player award, according to the NBA (Twitter link). Doncic led the league in scoring (33.9 points per game) and finished second in assists (9.8) while also grabbing 9.2 rebounds per contest. Gilgeous-Alexander led the … [Read more...] about Doncic, Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic Named MVP Finalists
Central Notes: Pacers, Lillard, Middleton, Bulls, Pistons
With All-NBA Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo on the shelf for tonight’s Game 1 matchup against the Pacers, the team’s second- and third-most important offensive contributors, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton, are being expected to step up. As Eric Nehm of The Athletic writes, Milwaukee will count on Lillard and Middleton to keep the team cooking with their … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pacers, Lillard, Middleton, Bulls, Pistons