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NBA Rumors – Golden State Warriors Head Coach Candidates
The Golden State Warriors really want Steve Kerr, but it seems like he’ll end up with the New York Knicks. They were interested in Stan Van Gundy to fill in for Mark Jackson, but he signed with the Detroit Pistons. Who is left? George Karl, Lionel Hollins and possibly even Tom Thibodeau, who is coaching the Chicago Bulls, are leading the shortlist of names that the Warriors would like to see as their head coach.
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NBA Rumors – Los Angeles Lakers Can’t Win With Kobe Bryant
Clinging on to the past is a dangerous way of moving forward, and a prestigious history doesn’t mean success in the future. The Los Angeles Lakers made a huge mistake by giving Kobe Bryant that two-year contract extension last season, and it will be a huge reason in their inability to compete for a title in the near future, not to mention attract star players while being able to build a championship-caliber team around them.
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NBA Rumors – Golden State Warriors Giving up on Steve Kerr
Somehow, with no head coaching experience, Steve Kerr seems to be the hottest name among teams without an NBA head coach right now. The Golden State Warriors would like to sign him, but considering how deep he is in talks with the New York Knicks, it might be better for them to try and sign someone else.
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NBA Rumors – Pau Gasol Will Play for Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs or Memphis Grizzlies Next Season
One of the most coveted free agents heading into next season will be Pau Gasol, who’ll test the market after close to six seasons and two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. But this isn’t a free for all buffet: He has his preferences, which means very few teams can consider them contenders for his services. Staying with the Lakers is an option, but so is joining the Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs or the Memphis Grizzlies.
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NBA Rumors – Dallas Mavericks & Carmelo Anthony Won’t Work
It seems that every year the Dallas Mavericks aim to sign the biggest name in free agency and miss out on him. This time, with Carmelo Anthony more than likely opting out of his last season with the New York Knicks to test the market, the Mavs believe they have what it takes to reel in the prize fish.
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NBA Rumors – Andrew Bynum Very Close to Retirement
The Indiana Pacers looked like they made a great move by signing Andrew Bynum midway through the season to help their title push, but his knee problems that have been following him for his entire career never went away and after playing only two games for his latest club, it’s been announced he’s out for the entire postseason, which casts a very big shadow on the remainder of his career.
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Carmelo Anthony Doesn’t Deserve the Dwight Howard Treatment
The New York Knicks and Phil Jackson are moving fast: Mike Woodson is fired, and Steve Kerr might be coming in. All that doesn’t change the mind of Carmelo Anthony, who wants teams to make him feel like he’s special through free agency, even though he doesn’t deserve any royal treatment.
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NBA Rumors – Chicago Bulls & Others Will Go After Pau Gasol
When this season is over, Pau Gasol is probably going to look for a new team and championship contender to play with. There’s still time, but teams are already showing interest, with the Chicago Bulls leading a list of contenders for his services which also includes the Charlotte Bobcats, Memphis Grizzlies and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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NBA Rumors – New York Knicks Giving Carmelo Anthony No Reason to Stay
With every loss, Carmelo Anthony distances himself even further from a future with the New York Knicks. That perceived sense of urgency to keep him coming the front office doesn’t seem to be translating very well into coaching or the players.
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NBA Rumors – Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers & Chicago Bulls Trying to Sign Ben Gordon
The last in the series of big-name buyouts we’re having at this stage of the NBA season is Ben Gordon, likely to find himself looking for a new team once he strikes a deal with the Charlotte Bobcats. The Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers and the Chicago Bulls can’t wait for an opportunity to try and sign him.