The Orlando Magic have won the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery for the fourth time in franchise history. Some combination of Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero are expected to be the top-3 selections in the draft. ESPN's Jonathan Givony projects Smith going No. 1 to the Magic, followed by Holmgren to the Thunder, Banchero to the Rockets, Shaedon Sharpe to the Kings, and … [Read more...] about Magic Win 2022 NBA Draft Lottery; Thunder, Rockets, Kings Round Out Top-4
Darvin Ham Emerges As Serious Candidate For Hornets
Darvin Ham will interview for the Charlotte Hornets' head coaching vacancy for the second time as he has emerged as a serious candidate. Ham has been an assistant coach in the NBA since 2011, beginning with the Los Angeles Lakers under Phil Jackson before joining Mike Budenholzer with the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks. Ham also played in the NBA for nearly a decade, … [Read more...] about Darvin Ham Emerges As Serious Candidate For Hornets
Hornets Interview Terry Stotts For Head Coaching Job
The Charlotte Hornets will interview Terry Stotts for their head coaching vacancy. Stotts has been out of coaching since the Portland Trail Blazers parted ways with him after the 20-21 season. Stotts led the Blazers to the playoffs in every season with the team after his first one when Damian Lillard was a rookie. The Hornets are also considering Mike D'Antoni, Darvin Ham, … [Read more...] about Hornets Interview Terry Stotts For Head Coaching Job
Mike D'Antoni In 'Strong Position' To Become Head Coach Of Hornets
Mike D'Antoni is in a "strong position" to become the next head coach of the Charlotte Hornets, according to "ongoing buzz in league coaching circles" relayed by Marc Stein of Substack. D'Antoni was an assistant coach with the Brooklyn Nets in 20-21 and a consultant with the New Orleans Pelicans last season. D'Antoni was most recently a head coach in 19-20 with the Houston … [Read more...] about Mike D'Antoni In 'Strong Position' To Become Head Coach Of Hornets
Hornets Interviewed Frank Vogel For Coach Opening
The Charlotte Hornets are wrapping up their first round of coach interviews. The first batch of candidates included former Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel. Vogel was recently fired by the Lakers following LA's failure to make the postseason. This was despite Vogel winning the 2020 Finals two seasons ago with Los Angeles. The Hornets have reportedly met with several … [Read more...] about Hornets Interviewed Frank Vogel For Coach Opening