Joe Freeman: Neil Olshey said he spoke with Paul Allen last night and the Blazers’ owner said he was happy with the regular season “and the way we competed.” Allen’s message: “Find a way to get better.” 14 hours ago – via Twitter BlazerFreeman Neil Olshey, Owners, Paul Allen, Top Rumors Top Rumors, Neil Olshey, Owners, Paul Allen, Portland Trail Blazers Storyline: Blazers Front Office
Matt Velazquez: Jason Terry had a bunch of good things to say about Aaron Rodgers. Didn’t know about yesterday’s announcement until it happened but said Rodgers has always been engaged with players in MKE as well as taking in a game in LA earlier this season. Has always been inspired by Rodgers. 2 days ago – via Twitter Matt_Velazquez Aaron Rodgers, Owners, Uncategorized Aaron Rodgers, Owners, Jason Terry, Milwaukee Bucks
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores and president of basketball operations Stan Van Gundy have set a meeting for next week to discuss Van Gundy’s future with the franchise, league sources told ESPN. The two had initially planned to sit down late this week, but the meeting was pushed back, leaving the Pistons organization to await word on how, if at all, the franchise’s structure could be altered. 3 days ago – via ESPN Coaching, Owners, Stan Van Gundy, Tom Gores, Uncategorized Coaching, Owners, Stan Van Gundy, Tom Gores, Detroit Pistons Storyline: Pistons Coaching Job
Most of Van Gundy’s front-office staff, including general manager Jeff Bower, are in the final year of their contracts and are operating without clarity on whether they’ll be employed beyond the spring. 3 days ago – via ESPN Coaching, Jeff Bower, Owners, Stan Van Gundy, Tom Gores, Uncategorized Coaching, Jeff Bower, Owners, Stan Van Gundy, Tom Gores, Detroit Pistons
Adrian Wojnarowski: Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores and President/Coach Stan Van Gundy will meet next week to discuss Van Gundy’s future, league sources tell ESPN. Van Gundy has one year left on his contract. There had been an initial plan to meet late this week. 3 days ago – via Twitter wojespn Owners, Stan Van Gundy, Tom Gores, Top Rumors Top Rumors, Owners, Stan Van Gundy, Tom Gores, Detroit Pistons Storyline: Pistons Coaching Job
Dolan, of course, was referring to Kristaps Porzingis, the 22-year-old wonder child who sustained a torn left ACL on Feb. 6 that ended his season, and whose recovery from surgery will sideline him for an indefinite period of time. “I’ve been told everything from December to him being out for the season, so I don’t know what to expect on that,” Dolan said. “But we can’t just sit on our ass while he’s away. We need to develop a team and then integrate him into it when he comes back.” 4 days ago – via New York Post Injuries, James Dolan, Owners, Top Rumors Top Rumors, Injuries, James Dolan, Owners, Kristaps Porzingis, New York Knicks
Dolan said he is searching for a coach who will be able to manage his assistants and attendant organizational functions while also being able to delegate authority. “The old-style coaching doesn’t work,” Dolan said. “A coach who tries to do everything himself isn’t going to be successful. “The coaching search for the Knicks is similar in a lot of ways to the Rangers. I think the teams are in similar spots. We’re looking for people to develop players and to create a winning team. We have our lists of candidates, but the lists are still open.” 4 days ago – via New York Post Coaching, James Dolan, Owners, Uncategorized Coaching, James Dolan, Owners, New York Knicks Storyline: Knicks Coaching Job