David Hardisty: Steve Kerr says Andre Iguodala will not play tonight. Klay Thompson will play.
Top Rumors
Magic to interview Steve Clifford
Marc Stein: The Magic are interviewing former Hornets coach Steve Clifford this week, according to league sources. As it has throughout its coaching search, Orlando declined comment today
Marc Stein: The known candidates in Orlando’s deliberate search: Steve Clifford (formerly a Magic assistant) and University of Houston coach Kelvin Sampson, who worked with Magic execs Jeff Weltman and John Hammond in Milwaukee twitter.com/TheSteinLine/s…
Michael Scotto: The Orlando Magic have expressed interest in Michigan State coach Tom Izzo for the team’s head coaching position, league sources told The Athletic.
Television analyst Brent Barry, a 14-year NBA veteran and two-time champion, is a front-runner to land in a complementary role in the Pistons’ front office. Popular ex-Pistons player Tayshaun Prince — who is completing his first year in the Memphis front office — will also be a strong candidate to join Stefanski in Detroit, league sources said.
Pistons hire Ed Stefanski
Adrian Wojnarowski: The Detroit Pistons have hired Grizzlies executive Ed Stefanski as a senior advisor responsible for overhauling the franchise’s basketball operations, league sources told ESPN. Stefanski will assess the current front office, and oversee the process of hiring a GM and coach.
