The Cavaliers plan to hire former NBA forward DeMarre Carroll to be an assistant on new head coach Kenny Atkinson‘s staff, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link). The 27th overall pick in 2009 out of Missouri, Carroll spent the next 11 seasons in the NBA, appearing in a total of 578 regular season games and 64 playoff contests for the Grizzlies, Rockets, … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Hiring DeMarre Carroll As Assistant Coach
Eastern Notes: Cavs, Ott, Nets, Celtics, Hawks
After spending the past two seasons as a Lakers assistant, Jordan Ott has agreed to join Kenny Atkinson‘s coaching staff with the Cavaliers, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link). Ott, who previously worked under Atkinson in Brooklyn, interviewed for Charlotte’s head coaching position this spring. According to Wojnarowski, Ott was a finalist in that process … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Cavs, Ott, Nets, Celtics, Hawks
Central Notes: Smith, LaVine, Mitchell, Rivers, Bucks’ Staff, Wright
On the surface, the Bulls’ three-year agreement with free agent Jalen Smith may not seem like a big deal. But The Athletic’s Darnell Mayberry believes the former Pacers big man could be due for a breakout season. Smith fits into the Bulls’ aim of getting younger and more athletic. He’s adept at rim-running and offensive rebounding and he’ll improve their interior defense, … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Smith, LaVine, Mitchell, Rivers, Bucks’ Staff, Wright
Cavs President Believes Mitchell Will Sign Extension
Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman expressed optimism that the club will reach an extension agreement with star guard Donovan Mitchell this offseason, Chris Fedor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Altman and new head coach Kenny Atkinson visited Mitchell this past weekend in Los Angeles when the guard hosted a summer camp. “We feel good about … [Read more...] about Cavs President Believes Mitchell Will Sign Extension
Cavs, Donovan Mitchell Agree To Three-Year Extension
The Cavaliers and star guard Donovan Mitchell have agreed to terms on a three-year, maximum-salary contract extension projected to be worth more than $150MM, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The deal will include a third-year player option, Wojnarowski adds. Mitchell, who spent his first five NBA seasons in Utah, was traded to Cleveland in 2022 for a significant package of … [Read more...] about Cavs, Donovan Mitchell Agree To Three-Year Extension