Head coach Billy Donovan has signed a multi-year extension with the Bulls, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The team’s PR staff has confirmed the deal, according to K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network (Twitter link). Charania’s sources say that negotiations between Donovan and the team began late last season and continued through this week. Chicago also … [Read more...] about Bulls Sign Billy Donovan To Multiyear Extension
Latest On Raptors’ Search For New Head Of Basketball Ops
General manager Bobby Webster is running the Raptors‘ front office for now following the abrupt dismissal of Majai Ujiri at the end of June. According to Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca, Webster is interested in becoming Toronto’s new head of basketball operations on a permanent basis and seems to be the frontrunner to land the position, but there are a number of other … [Read more...] about Latest On Raptors’ Search For New Head Of Basketball Ops
Fischer’s Latest: RFAs, Smart, Vucevic, Brogdon
In addition to sharing the latest updates on Nets guard Cam Thomas, NBA insider Jake Fischer checked in on the other three most notable remaining restricted free agents during his Bleacher Report live stream on Thursday, discussing Bulls guard Josh Giddey, Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, and Sixers guard Quentin Grimes. Fischer stated that he doesn’t expect there to be … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: RFAs, Smart, Vucevic, Brogdon
Restricted Free Agent Kuminga, Warriors Remain At Impasse
Negotiations between restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors remain at a stalemate, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (video link). “It’s a staring contest between these two sides that could continue much longer than just this month,” Charania said. NBA insider Jake Fischer reported last week that Kuminga’s agent, Aaron Turner , has held numerous discussions with … [Read more...] about Restricted Free Agent Kuminga, Warriors Remain At Impasse
Central Notes: Pistons Offseason, Robinson, Buzelis, Prince
There’s still some unfinished business for the Pistons this offseason, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press writes in a subscriber-only story. They could use a proven floor-spacer who can play power forward after trading Simone Fontecchio. Ausar Thompson and Ron Holland could attempt to fill that role behind starter Tobias Harris, but they’re undersized for that … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pistons Offseason, Robinson, Buzelis, Prince