HoopsHype NBA Rumors
August 12, 2020 | 5:43 pm EDT Update
Sean Cunningham: Kings vs. Lakers Thursday in season finale for Sacramento. Kings: De’Aaron Fox, Kent Bazemore & Richaun Holmes are out Lakers: LeBron James (groin) probable, Anthony Davis (knee) questionable, Alex Caruso (neck spasms), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (foot) & Rajon Rondo are out.
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August 12, 2020 | 4:24 pm EDT Update
Salman Ali: Russell Westbrook with strained quadriceps muscle in his right leg. Will be out for Friday’s game against Philadelphia and re-evaluated before the playoffs pic.twitter.com/SQmjuMVwcX
Jay King: Jaylen Brown and Donovan Mitchell hating on each other has been pretty funny. “He wanna talk about me? Look at him. Creeping ass.” Lol. pic.twitter.com/vQ0zXSHTsu
NBA Central: David Fizdale reveals what DWade said about LeBron after the 2011 Finals: “I’m gonna tell this dude that it’s his team, because he obviously doesn’t see that it is his. And so I think he needs to hear it from me, cause I think he’s giving me too much respect.” (Knuckle Heads) pic.twitter.com/l9cFyJvL01
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August 12, 2020 | 4:06 pm EDT Update
The Boston Celtics have signed head coach Brad Stevens to a contract extension, the team announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Stevens, who was named the franchise’s 17th head coach on July 3, 2013, has produced a 318-245 win-loss record (.565) in six-plus seasons with the Celtics. His 318 wins are the fourth-most by any Celtics coach in franchise history (795-Auerbach, 427-Heinsohn, 416-Rivers).
“Brad is an accomplished coach and an outstanding person,” said Boston Celtics Lead Owner and Governor Wyc Grousbeck. “We are proud to have him lead our team forward in our quest for Banner 18.” “We are thrilled that Brad Stevens will continue to be our coach,” said Boston Celtics Co-Owner Steve Pagliuca. “He has become one of the best coaches in the NBA and is a real leader on and off the court. This is a great day for the Boston Celtics.”
“Brad is one of the most intelligent and hard-working coaches in the game today,” said Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge. “More importantly, his character and integrity have contributed to a culture that we all highly value here. Brad is a great teammate, and a leader people want to follow. We are honored to have him with us as we continue to pursue our next championship.”
Currently in his seventh campaign with the Celtics, Stevens has notched multiple milestones during the 2019-20 season. He became just the fifth coach in franchise history to reach the 300-win mark with a victory at Orlando on January 24, and surpassed K.C. Jones (308 wins) for the fourth-most wins on the franchise ledger with a victory at Minnesota on February 21.
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05 Jul
August 12, 2020 | 4:00 pm EDT Update
Brandon Rahbar: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a guest on The Woj Pod with @Adrian Wojnarowski. Woj asked Shai his thoughts on being traded to OKC. “They do everything top notch, and that’s honestly the truth. Ever since I’ve been here, I’ve been nothing but pleased. I’m blessed.”
Ryan Wolstat: Familiar face. Jonas Valanciunas didn’t have much to say about playing the Raptors the other day, but did respond to my question about what he learned from leaders like Scola, Amir, DeMar etc. in Toronto. Said he’s trying to use that wisdom from guys who showed how to be a leader pic.twitter.com/a0SZRSVo8O
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August 12, 2020 | 3:33 pm EDT Update
Eric Woodyard: Nate McMillan confirms that his extension is 1-year. “I just felt that, that was appropriate for both sides. Normally I don’t do any negotiations until after the end of the season. This has been an unusual season for all of us. Myself, the organization, the NBA,” he said.
NBA Central: Kevin Durant responds to LeBron James being called the greatest player of all time “That’s crazy.” (🎥 @Coolkicksla ) pic.twitter.com/1dkIHJApSN
Jaylen Brown: I’ve seen @Donovan Mitchell 10 times this week and it’s just Wednesday 🤦🏾♂️ pic.twitter.com/7qUYExZ4Gc
Donovan Mitchell: That’s crazy bro…. you told me to come back 😒😒😒
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19 May
August 12, 2020 | 3:12 pm EDT Update
Zero positive COVID-19 cases in latest batch of tests
Shams Charania: Zero NBA players tested positive for coronavirus out of 342 tested at Orlando campus since last results were announced Aug. 5, sources tell @The Athletic @Stadium.
Eric Woodyard: Malcolm Brogdon is out today vs. Houston.
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August 12, 2020 | 1:58 pm EDT Update
Joel Embiid set to return from ankle injury
Shams Charania: Philadelphia star Joel Embiid (left ankle) will return to 76ers lineup tonight against Toronto, sources tell @The Athletic @Stadium.
Howard Beck: Remaining playoff scenarios in the Western Conf, per NBA pic.twitter.com/hB0sBELfPs
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August 12, 2020 | 1:35 pm EDT Update
Despite recent speculation that Nate McMillan was on the chopping block, that’s never been the case with the Indiana Pacers. He received another year on his contract, for 2021-22, after an “unprecedented” season because of countless injuries, COVID-19 and the NBA restart in Orlando. IndyStar has reported that the results from the restart — the Pacers are 4-2 going into today’s game with the Houston Rockets — wouldn’t have any impact on McMillan’s future.
He confirmed that Wednesday with IndyStar: “This has been done for a while now.” It was signed in July. And the Pacers came to him about it. Former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy said on ESPN’s Zach Lowe’s podcast last week that McMillan’s job was “in trouble” which led to speculation about who his replacement might be. With his deal being done for more than month, that clearly had no impact on the Pacers getting the deal done now.
“I’m looking forward to what we look like with all of those guys,” McMillan said. We haven’t had a lot of time to have them all together.” They haven’t had their other All-Star, Domantas Sabonis, in the restart because of a left foot issue (plantar fasciitis). “My hope is that we will be healthy next year and see what we can do with a full roster,” McMillan said. “I’ll have that opportunity and the organization thought it was only fair. It’s just another year but I’m OK with that.”
Scott Agness: Pacers president Kevin Pritchard on extending Nate McMillan’s contract: “What Nate has done in four seasons with our franchise merits this extension. Between injuries and changes in personnel, he and his coaching staff have adapted and produced positive results.”
