One Eastern executive with knowledge of how the conversation went from Atlanta’s perspective described a perplexing scene. When Senior Vice President Troy Weaver made the call to Atlanta’s Bryson Graham, Graham couldn’t believe what was actually being offered. Graham asked for clarification multiple times to confirm the unprotected pick was indeed part of the deal. It got to … [Read more...] about Hawks’ front office were in disbelief over Pelicans’ trade offer
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Sharmit Dua: Regarding James Borrego – the Pelicans don’t really have a desire to let him go. I am curious how this plays out and if ultimately draft compensation ends up being involved. … [Read more...] about
Coaching Rumors: Knicks, Borrego, Shammgod, Magic, Mavs, More
After being denied permission to speak to five NBA head coaches already under contract with rival teams, the Knicks shifted their focus to Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins, with Jenkins falling behind after “projecting less enthusiasm for the job,” writes Stefan Bondy of The New York Post. The team spoke to other candidates, including James Borrego and Micah Nori, and Ian Begley … [Read more...] about Coaching Rumors: Knicks, Borrego, Shammgod, Magic, Mavs, More
Pelicans denied Nuggets permission to interview James Borrego
Marc Stein: League sources say Denver recently sought permission to interview James Borrego for the top spot on David Adelman’s bench. That request was denied since such a move was deemed “lateral.” The Pelicans naturally granted New York permission to interview Borrego for its HC vacancy. … [Read more...] about Pelicans denied Nuggets permission to interview James Borrego
Mike Brown was the only coaching candidate to interview for the Knicks’ job multiple times, including holding meetings with Rose, the team’s front office and owner James Dolan on Tuesday, sources said. The Knicks also interviewed former Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins, New Orleans Pelicans associate coach James Borrego and Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, … [Read more...] about