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2024 NBA Draft Lottery: Hawks Win No. 1; Wizards, Rockets, Spurs In Top-4

May 12, 2024 3:10 PM

The NBA held its 2024 draft lottery in Chicago on Sunday with the Atlanta Hawks winning the top overall pick. The Hawks entered the lottery with just a three percent chance of securing the top pick.

1. Atlanta Hawks
2. Washington Wizards
3. Houston Rockets
4. San Antonio Spurs
5. Detroit Pistons
6. Charlotte Hornets
7. Portland Trail Blazers
8. San Antonio Spurs (via Raptors)
9. Memphis Grizzlies
10. Utah Jazz
11. Chicago Bulls
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Rockets)
13. Sacramento Kings
14. Portland Trail Blazers (via Warriors)

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Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, NCAA, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Bucks Decline Request From Pistons To Interview Jon Horst

May 12, 2024 3:01 PM

The Milwaukee Bucks declined to grant permission to the Detroit Pistons to interview Jon Horst for their president of basketball operations position.

Horst began his NBA career with the Pistons and is a native of Michigan.

Horst assumed control of the Bucks' front office in 2017 and has made a series of blockbuster trades beginning with Jrue Holiday in 2020 and Damian Lillard in 2023.

Dennis Lindsey is other publicly known candidate for the Pistons at this time.

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Tags: Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Frank Vogel's Assistants Will Not Be Retained Under Mike Budenholzer

May 12, 2024 12:24 PM

Mike Budenholzer will not retain Frank Vogel's assistant coaches, sources told Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report.

It was reported earlier in the week that the Suns are expected to offer David Fizdale a role in the front office, though Fizdale is likely to reject the position.

Chris Haynes/Bleacher Report

Tags: Phoenix Suns, NBA

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Brandon Ingram Considered 'Most Likely' To Be Traded By Pelicans

May 11, 2024 2:15 PM

Brandon Ingram is the player "most likely" to be traded by the New Orleans Pelicans, according Michael Scotto of the HoopsHype Podcast.

Ingram is entering into the final season of his $36 million contract.

Ingram reportedly had a "minor exchange" with head coach Willie Green during Game 2 of the team's first-round series against the Thunder.

Ingram has also been linked with a possible deal to the Sixers.

Michael Scotto/HoopsHype

Tags: Brandon Ingram, New Orleans Pelicans, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor

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Lakers Interested In Micah Nori, David Adelman, Sean Sweeney, Chris Quinn For Head Coach Role

May 11, 2024 2:31 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers have interest in assistants Micah Nori, David Adelman, Sean Sweeney, and Chris Quinn as possible candidates to fill their vacant head coach position, reported Jovan Buha on Buha's Block.

Buha adds that the Lakers are not in the stage of interviewing candidates, but they do plan to name a coach by the NBA Draft on June 26.

The organization met earlier this week to establish the criteria for the next head coach.

JJ Redick and Kenny Atkinson remain candidates for the open position.

Ty Lue would be the Lakers' top choice should be become available, though it appears unlikely at this point.

Jovan Buha/Buha's Block

Tags: Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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OG Anunoby Unlikely To Play In Game 5 Due To Hamstring Injury

May 12, 2024 4:42 PM

OG Anunoby has not made "enough progress" on his left hamstring to play in Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. 

Anunoby, who suffered the injury in Game 2, has sat out Games 3 and 4 of the series.

Anunoby is receiving treatment on his hamstring two to three times a day. 

 

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Tags: OG Anunoby, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Injury, NBA Playoffs

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Jason Kidd Receives Two-Year Contract Extension Through 2027-28 Season With Mavs

May 12, 2024 4:37 PM

Jason Kidd's contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks is reportedly for two additional years, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

The contract takes Kidd through the 2027-28 season.

Kidd has lead the Mavs to two 50-win seasons since taking over the team three years ago. 

Marc Stein/The Stein Line

Tags: Dallas Mavericks, NBA, NBA Official Signing

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Bucks Dismiss Assistant Coaches DJ Bakker, Sidney Dobner, Josh Oppenheimer

May 12, 2024 4:29 PM

The Milwaukee Bucks dismissed assistant coaches DJ Bakker, Sidney Dobner, and Josh Oppenheimer.

Doc Rivers inherited the three assistants when he took over from Adrian Griffin in the middle of the season.

The Bucks also declined a request from the Pistons to interview Jon Horst

Marc Stein/The Stein Line

Tags: Milwaukee Bucks, NBA

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Jonas Valanciunas Will Not Return To Pelicans Next Season

May 11, 2024 2:36 PM

Jonas Valanciunas will not return to the New Orleans Pelicans next season, according to Michael Scotto of the HoopsHype Podcast.

Valanciunas is not seen as a fit on the roster next to Zion Williamson.

Brandon Ingram is also considered likely to be traded by the team this offseason.

Michael Scotto/HoopsHype

Tags: Jonas Valanciunas, New Orleans Pelicans, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor

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Suns To Offer David Fizdale Front Office Role

May 11, 2024 12:00 PM

The Phoenix Suns are expected to offer lead assistant David Fizdale a job in the front office.

The move comes after the Suns hired Mike Budenholzer as the team's new head coach.

Fizdale is not expected to accept the offer, according to The Athletic. 

Shams Charania, Doug Haller & Eric Nehm/The Athletic

Tags: Phoenix Suns, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Hollinger & Duncan: Playoffs Week 3: The CRUCIBLE 2024

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Tyrese Haliburton Questionable For Game 4 With Ankle, Back Injuries

Fred Katz/The Athletic

OG Anunoby Out For Game 4 With Hamstring Injury

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A'ja Wilson To Receive Signature Sneaker From Nike

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Luka Doncic Questionable For Game 3 With Knee, Ankle Injuries

Tim MacMahon/ESPN

Hornets Hire Lamar Skeeter As Top Assistant Coach Under Charles Lee

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

2024 NBA Playoff Snapshots (May 9): Cavaliers/Celtics, Mavericks/Thunder

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2024 NBA Playoff Snapshots (May 8): Knicks/Pacers

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2024 NBA Playoff Snapshots (May 7): Celtics/Cavaliers, Thunder/Mavericks

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Toronto Awarded WNBA Expansion Franchise Beginning In 2026

Shireen Ahmed/CBC

Jayson Tatum: Narrative Says We're A Superteam, But We Didn't Get Rewarded Like We Are

Tim Crowley/NESN.com

Rick Carlisle Fined $35,000 By NBA For Criticizing Refs After Game 2

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Suns To Hire Mike Budenholzer On Deal Worth Approximately $10M Per Season

Shams Charania/The Athletic

Brian Keefe Considered Frontrunner As Wizards Begin Coaching Interviews

Josh Robbins/The Athletic

Mike Conley Not Ready To Put Timeline On Retirement

Sam Amick/The Athletic

Dunc'd On: DAL/OKC and CLE/BOS Game 2s; Bud to Replace Vogel?

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Trent Perry Commits To UCLA

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OG Anunoby Ruled Out For Game 3, Considered Unlikely To Play Game 4

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Mike Budenholzer Emerges As Top Candidate For Suns

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

Frank Vogel Fired By Suns

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