League sources say that Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau should be viewed as a virtual certainty to score a contract extension this off-season “at the market rate,” which translates to an annual wage of at least $10 million, after New York’s run to the brink of the Eastern Conference finals with one of the league’s longest injury lists in a postseason wracked with injuries. … [Read more...] about Tom Thibodeau expected to get contract extension soon?
Nic Claxton likely to re-sign with Nets
More and more the perception around the NBA is that Nic Claxton is likely to re-sign with the Nets. That conceivably could happen before anybody else gets a chance to officially bid, with Brooklyn having an exclusive negotiating window with their center that starts the day after the NBA Finals ends. Other teams can’t negotiate with Claxton until 6 p.m. on June 30. It remains to … [Read more...] about Nic Claxton likely to re-sign with Nets
Cavs to interview Johnnie Bryant, Chris Quinn for head coach position
Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: The Cleveland Cavaliers have received permission to interview two more head coaching candidates: Knicks associate HC Johnnie Bryant and the Heat’s top assistant Chris Quinn. … [Read more...] about Cavs to interview Johnnie Bryant, Chris Quinn for head coach position
Josh Hart says Derrick White is more impactful than Jayson Tatum
Josh Hart on ranking players in potential Celtics vs. Mavericks series: Just impact-wise, I might put Derrick White as more impactful than Jayson Tatum. Look at every main play in the last six minutes of the fourth to overtime, every big play, [White] made. He’s probably one of the most impactful players because he does just everything on the court and does everything at a high … [Read more...] about Josh Hart says Derrick White is more impactful than Jayson Tatum
Rival executives monitoring Thunder in free-agent center market for players like Isaiah Hartenstein, Jonas Valanciunas
Rival executives are monitoring the Thunder as a potential team in the free-agent center market this summer, with several names available, such as Nic Claxton – who can potentially command over $20 million on the market, as noted by HoopsHype – Isaiah Hartenstein, and Jonas Valanciunas, who’s not expected to return to New Orleans, as previously reported by HoopsHype.Source: … [Read more...] about Rival executives monitoring Thunder in free-agent center market for players like Isaiah Hartenstein, Jonas Valanciunas