In this Oct. 7, 2019, photo, then-New York Knicks coach David Fizdale gestures during a game against the Wizards in Washington. The former Utah Jazz associate GM is reportedly joining Frank Vogel’s Phoenix Suns staff. | Nick Wass, Associated Press The NBA coaching carousel continues to spin, as former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel was reportedly signed as …

Trayce Jackson-Davis wasn’t tasked with shooting 3-pointers at Indiana, but it is that aspect of the game that the former All-American is working to showcase in the pre-draft process. Jackson-Davis, who was the first Hoosier since 2013 to be named a consensus All-American, averaged 20.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, four assists and 2.9 blocks this past season. He ranked 19th nationally …

This offseason, there has been some buzz, yet again, that Kyrie Irving wants to join the Los Angeles Lakers and that they may be interested in getting him. Irving will be a free agent at the end of this month, although the Lakers reportedly don’t have any real interest in him. LeBron James, Irving’s former teammate and friend, has hinted …

Seth Curry has been a valuable presence for the Brooklyn Nets over the past two seasons as he has been a steady presence off the bench. Despite his ability to score the ball when called upon, Jakob Ashlin of Fansided says that Curry will definitely not be back with Brooklyn next season. In two seasons (80 games) with the Nets, …

The Phoenix Suns have added former NBA head coach David Fizdale to new head coach Frank Vogel’s coaching staff, sources informed The Republic on Monday. The Suns and Vogel agreed to a five-year, $31-million deal last week. The addition of Fizdale, who will be paid more than a million a year, according to sources, gives Phoenix another former NBA head …

The Indiana Pacers finished Year 2 of their mini-rebuild and just missed the postseason for a third consecutive season. They’ve prioritized relevance and competitiveness in the past three decades by always striving for a playoff spot. In that span, they haven’t missed the postseason for more than four seasons in a row. Their history suggests that they don’t intend on …

The Boston Celtics have hired former Celtics champion guard and (more recently) former Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Sam Cassell as an assistant for Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla for the coming 2023-24 NBA season according to recent reporting, Cassell, who served under ex-Celtics head coach Doc Rivers with the Los Angeles Clippers and Sixers in the capacity of an assistant …

Tyler Herro dived for a loose ball with about a minute left in the first half of the Miami Heat’s first game of the first round. He took a while to get up, and, when he did, he initially ran off the floor to the locker room. When he realized the Heat were in the middle of an offensive possession, …

Things continue to get worse for the Michigan basketball program. Ever since Caleb Love, the former North Carolina star, was forced out and de-committed from the Wolverines due to credits not transferring, Michigan has been stuck with three open scholarship spots for 2023-’24 and it appears it’s still the case. According to multiple reports on Monday, Twitter user Trilly Donovan …

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Reserve Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams may have a challenging process about to unfold for him in the form of his restricted free agency, but that has not stopped him from keeping up with his favorite causes. Most recently, the Charlotte native was seen giving away Celtics tickets at a Playbook Initiative event put on by the Celtics and Project …

There were 108 college players who withdrew from the NBA Draft as the NCAA deadline approached May 31. The NBA’s early entry withdrawal date (mainly for international players testing the waters) is June 12. Since the NBA Draft Combine, major agencies have been conducting pro days for NBA personnel and flying in different players for individual workouts and meetings. Players …

Ausar Thompson has potential to be two-way dynamo on the wing originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington The Washington Wizards have the No. 8 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Here is the latest in our series of draft prospects who could fall around where the Wizards will select… 2023 NBA Draft Wizards Prospect Profile: Ausar Thompson Team: Overtime Elite (City Reapers) …

Apr 30, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) brings the ball up court against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter of game one of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs at Madison Square Garden. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Josh Hart’s impact with the Knicks this past season was immeasurable. After being …

One of the biggest challenges the Boston Celtics will need to overcome this season and in the short term moving forward if they want to win another title won’t necessarily be an opposing team or player. As we begin to learn the details of the NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and how it was designed to punish ball clubs …

The Chicago Bulls have no intention of rebuilding this summer. Arturas Karnisovas made that clear during his end-of-season press conference. He’s content with running back the same core, but in reality, that would simply lead to another season of mediocrity ending with an early playoff exit at best. Instead, Chicago could use this summer as a chance to get some …

Report: Kyrie trying to recruit LeBron to join Mavericks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Kyrie Irving reportedly is interested in reuniting with LeBron James, and he wants to do it with his new team. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Monday, citing sources, that Irving has reached out to James about teaming up with fellow star Luka Dončić on the Dallas …

Bobby Marks: Cassell can make a real impact in Celtics’ locker room originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Assistant coaches are rarely viewed as game-changing hires in the NBA. But could Sam Cassell make a noticeable difference in Boston. The Celtics reportedly are hiring Cassell as an assistant coach on head coach Joe Mazzulla’s staff after the 53-year-old spent three …

In the late 1990s, the Los Angeles Lakers were one of the most talented teams in the NBA. With Shaquille O’Neal in his physical prime, potent guards Nick Van Exel and Eddie Jones and a budding teenager named Kobe Bryant, they seemed to be on the edge of greatness. But they were swept out of the playoffs in 1998 and …

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving haven’t played together since the 2017 NBA Finals, but that hasn’t stopped them from plotting a reunion. James pushed for the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire Irving last offseason and during this season’s trade deadline. A deal didn’t come to fruition, but Irving’s interest in playing with the King still remains. According to The Athletic’s …

USC basketball is building up a special 2023 class. A few weeks ago, they scored the highest-profile recruiting win in years as they earned a commitment from Bronny James. Bronny may not stay long before he jumps to the NBA, but for now, his presence will make the Trojans a draw for other top high school basketball recruits around the country. …

Monday’s episode of The Lager Line, sponsored by Clutch City Lager of Karbach Brewing, explores the key takeaways from recent interviews involving general manager Rafael Stone, head coach Ime Udoka, and other members of the Houston Rockets. Hosts Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves explain why Stone’s remarks on Udoka’s role in personnel decisions should be taken as a promising sign, …

Though the NBA Finals is the main focus around the league right now, that doesn’t stop the rumor mill from churning with free agency set to begin on June 30. As is the case with every free agency period, rumors and reports about specific players and teams will begin to come in at a rapid pace, and though we’re still …

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Report: Celtics eyeing Bucks’ top assistant after Sam Cassell hire originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Could the Boston Celtics land the lead assistant of two Eastern Conference playoff contenders in the same offseason? Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Charles Lee is “on Boston’s radar” as a potential candidate to join head coach Joe Mazzulla’s staff, Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer reported …