NBA Feed: HoopsRumors

Suns Officially Announce Jordan Ott As Head Coach

HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) — As expected, the Suns have hired Jordan Ott as their new head coach. Word broke on Wednesday that Phoenix had chosen Ott over fellow Cavaliers assistant Johnnie Bryant to replace Mike Budenholzer. Now, the Suns have officially confirmed the news in a press release. “Jordan embodies the culture of excellence and accountability we’re going to […]
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Pelicans’ Joe Dumars Talks Injuries, Goals, Roster

HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) — When Joe Dumars was introduced as the Pelicans‘ new executive vice president of basketball operations in April, he spoke about wanting to “find out what’s happening” with the team’s injury situation, given the series of health issues that have plagued the team in recent years. In an interview this week with Rod Walker of The […]
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Southeast Notes: Young, Hornets, Magic, K. Johnson

HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) — A native of Norman, Oklahoma who played his college ball for the Sooners, Trae Young has some affinity for the local NBA team. However, while the Hawks guard will be rooting for the Thunder in the NBA Finals, he tells Lauren Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that seeing Oklahoma City make a serious run at […]
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Knicks Expected To Request Permission To Talk To Mavs’ Kidd

HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) — The Knicks, who have a newly created head coaching vacancy after parting ways with Tom Thibodeau earlier this week, are expected to ask the Mavericks for permission to speak to Dallas head coach Jason Kidd, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). Stein, who identified Kidd on Wednesday as a potential target for […]
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NBA Finals Notes: Game 1, Haliburton, Carlisle, Nembhard, Presentation

HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) — The Pacers continue to defy the odds in these NBA playoffs, pulling off an improbable fourth-quarter comeback for a fourth consecutive series and a second straight Game 1. Indiana didn’t hold a lead on Thursday in Oklahoma City until Tyrese Haliburton made a jumper that put the team up 111-110 with 0.3 seconds left on […]
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2025 NBA Offseason Preview: Memphis Grizzlies

HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) — After winning 56 games in 2021/22 and 51 in '22/23, the Grizzlies were decimated by injuries in '23/24, with nearly all of their starters and top reserves affected by a health issue at some point over the course of the season. Most notably, point guard Ja Morant, who served a 25-game suspension to open the […]
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Latest On Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal

HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) — Kelly Iko of The Athletic reported earlier this week that the Suns have made multiple calls to the Rockets about Kevin Durant since the end of the season and have “gradually lowered” their asking price for the star forward during those discussions. However, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 (Twitter links) strongly disputes those claims, […]
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Chris Paul To Put Family First In Career Decisions

HoopsRumors (Arthur Hill) — Appearing Thursday on The Pat McAfee Show (Twitter video link), Chris Paul stated that family concerns will shape the remainder of his NBA career. They will factor into how much longer the 40-year-old guard wants to continue playing as well as where he might sign this offseason. “It’s with my family more than anything,” Paul […]
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Commissioner Says NBA Expansion Isn’t “Automatic”

HoopsRumors (Arthur Hill) — Commissioner Adam Silver indicated Thursday that expansion may not be as much of a priority for the NBA as some fans are hoping, according to Joe Vardon and Sam Amick of The Athletic. Speaking at his annual news conference before the start of the NBA Finals, Silver said he doesn’t think it’s “automatic” that the […]
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Pacers Notes: Nesmith, Haliburton, Bradley, Walker

HoopsRumors (Arthur Hill) — Aaron Nesmith went to the NBA Finals in 2022, but in a much smaller role than he’ll have this year, writes Souichi Terada of MassLive. Nesmith was in his second NBA season when Boston faced Golden State three years ago, and he mostly made limited appearances in the playoffs. His career didn’t take off until […]
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Thunder Change Starting Lineup For NBA Finals Opener

HoopsRumors (Arthur Hill) — The Thunder are unveiling a different starting lineup as the NBA Finals get underway tonight, according to OKC beat writer Rylan Stiles. Coach Mark Daigneault is opting for a smaller look, with second-year guard Cason Wallace replacing center Isaiah Hartenstein. Wallace, a defensive standout, will give Oklahoma City one more weapon to slow the speedy […]
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Dennis Smith Jr. Among Players At Sixers’ Minicamp

HoopsRumors (Arthur Hill) — Dennis Smith Jr. is participating in the Sixers‘ two-day veterans minicamp this week, sources tell Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter link). The 27-year-old guard is hoping to return to the NBA after a one-year absence. After failing to catch on with anyone prior to the start of the season, Smith signed a G […]
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Latest On Thibodeau’s Firing, Knicks’ Coaching Search

HoopsRumors (Arthur Hill) — Knicks president Leon Rose and owner James Dolan met with several players and members of the coaching staff before making the decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau, sources tell Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. They were asked to provide input on the current state of the franchise following the loss to Indiana in the Eastern […]
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Draft Rumors: Maluach, Raynaud, Niederhauser, Coward

HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) — Duke center Khaman Maluach may be moving up draft boards after a “wildly positive” pro day in which he showcased his shooting touch, writes Jonathan Wasserman of Hoops HQ (subscriber link). According to Wasserman, some NBA scouts believe that Maluach has a chance to be selected in the top five of this month’s draft, perhaps […]
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Barnes, Stewart, Vassell Candidates For Jamaican National Team

HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) — Raptors forward Scottie Barnes, Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart and Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell are in discussions to join Jamaica’s men’s basketball team, reports Daniel Blake of The Jamaica Observer (Twitter link). Clippers wing Norman Powell has already committed to represent Jamaica during the pre-qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA World Cup this summer, as has […]
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