Sources: Lakers to start talking with candidates
The Lakers are expected to start contacting coaching candidates in the coming days, with an initial concentration on sitting assistants and ex-head coaches with whom they have less familiarity.
Sources: Suns, Budenholzer agree to 5-year deal
Mike Budenholzer has agreed on a five-year contract to become the next coach of the Suns, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Sources: Budenholzer Suns' top coaching target
Mike Budenholzer has emerged as the Phoenix Suns' target to become the franchise's next coach, and discussions are expected to move rapidly toward a deal, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
Sources: Lee gets 4-year deal as Hornets coach
Celtics lead assistant coach Charles Lee has agreed on a four-year contract to become the head coach of the Hornets, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Ball picks up $21.4M option with Bulls
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball exercised the $21.4 million option on his contract for the 2024-2025 season, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
Sources: Clips look to lock up Lue with extension
The Clippers plan to pursue a contract extension with head coach Ty Lue, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Lue has one more year on his contract.
Sources: Juwan Howard agrees to be Nets asst.
Juwan Howard is returning to the NBA, agreeing to a deal to become a Nets assistant coach, sources told ESPN.
USC's Gottlieb signs extension through 2030
University of Southern California women's basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb -- responsible for rapidly restoring the Trojans to a national powerhouse -- has signed an extension that'll take her through 2030, athletic director Jen Cohen announced Friday.
Sources: Mediation set for Wolves sale dispute
The Timberwolves' ownership dispute between majority owner Glen Taylor and the Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez group will advance to a mediation session on May 1 in Minneapolis, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
UConn freshman star Castle enters NBA draft
After playing an immense part in a national championship run, UConn freshman guard Stephon Castle is entering the 2024 NBA draft, he told ESPN.