Detailing some of the issues that led to Mike Budenholzer‘s ouster in Phoenix, NBA insider Chris Haynes (YouTube link) reports that Budenholzer told Bradley Beal earlier in the season that he wanted him to play more like Jrue Holiday. That was “not well-received” by the three-time All-Star, Haynes says, and Phoenix-based insider John Gambadoro confirms as much. According to … [Read more...] about Suns Rumors: Budenholzer, Beal, Booker, Durant, Coaching Candidates
Pelicans Expected To Hire Joe Dumars As Head Of Basketball Operations
The Pelicans and Joe Dumars are finalizing a deal that will make him the team’s new president of basketball operations, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Charania first reported on Monday that Dumars had emerged as a “serious frontrunner” for the job. A Hall of Famer as a player, Dumars began his front office career in 2000 as Detroit’s president of basketball … [Read more...] about Pelicans Expected To Hire Joe Dumars As Head Of Basketball Operations
Joe Dumars Emerges As Serious Candidate For Pelicans’ Top Front Office Job
Veteran NBA executive Joe Dumars is a “serious frontrunner” to become the Pelicans‘ new head of basketball operations, replacing David Griffin, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links). New Orleans announced on Monday that Griffin has been relieved of his duties. According to Charania, Dumars and the Pelicans are expected to engage in discussions about the job and … [Read more...] about Joe Dumars Emerges As Serious Candidate For Pelicans’ Top Front Office Job
Willie Green: No Discussions Yet On Future With Pelicans
Head coach Willie Green talked about his uncertain future after the Pelicans closed out the season by losing to Oklahoma City Sunday afternoon, writes Brett Martel of The Associated Press. The loss ended a disappointing year for Green’s injury-ravaged team, which began the campaign with playoff aspirations, but would up with the second-worst record in the West and the fourth … [Read more...] about Willie Green: No Discussions Yet On Future With Pelicans
Pelicans Fire David Griffin
The Pelicans have dismissed head of basketball operations David Griffin, the team announced in a press release. Griffin was given the news this morning following a disappointing 21-61 season. “After considerable thought and evaluation, I have decided to relieve David Griffin of his duties as executive vice president of basketball operations,” team governor Gayle Benson said. … [Read more...] about Pelicans Fire David Griffin