April 2018 Basketball Wiretap

David Blatt Hired By Olympiacos As Head Coach

Jun 27, 2018 11:31 AM

David Blatt has agreed to a two-year contract to become head coach of Olympiacos.

Blatt last coached Turkish club Darussafaka Istanbul.

Blatt was head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2014 until early 2016.

Stavros Barbarousis/EuroHoops

Tags: Olympiacos, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, International, International Teams, International Misc Rumor

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Larry Brown Agrees To Become Head Coach Of Fiat Torino

Jun 12, 2018 10:19 AM

Larry Brown has agreed to become head coach of Fiat Torino in the Italian Serie A.

Brown most recently coached SMU.

Brown left the NBA in 2010 after coaching Charlotte.

Sportando

Tags: Fiat Torino, International, International Teams

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Raptors Interview Sarunas Jasikevicius For Head Coaching Vacancy

Jun 5, 2018 12:15 PM

The Toronto Raptors have interviewed Sarunas Jasikevicius for their head coaching vacancy.

Jasikevicius interviewed with Masai Ujiri.

Jasikevicius currently coaches Zalgris in Lithuania. 

Toronto is searching for a replacement for Dwane Casey.

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

Tags: Toronto Raptors, Zalgiris, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, International, International Teams

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NBA Scouts Encouraged By O.J. Mayo's Progress

Jun 2, 2018 10:58 AM

O.J. Mayo is currently playing in Puerto Rico as he attempts a comeback to the NBA.

Mayo received a two-year suspension by the NBA during the 2016 offseason.

"Worth a look for someone later this summer," said one scout.

Mayo is described by NBA scouts who have seen him play as getting back into shape and that they expect him to make it back.

Keith Smith/RealGM

Tags: O.J. Mayo, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, International

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