Grizzlies prioritize long-term deals for Jackson, Aldama

The entire basketball community celebrates the retirement of Washington Mystics head coach Mike Thibault after 19 seasons. 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗗 Head Coach @coachthibault is retiring from coaching the Washington Mystics. The 3-time WNBA Coach of the Year, 2019 WNBA Champion and winningest coach in WNBA history will continue with the Mystics…

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford praised rookie Nick Smith Jr.’s confidence/work ethic following Saturday’s 102-95 home loss vs. the Denver Nuggets (career-high 19 points, 3 rebounds, six made field goals, five made threes, and two made free throws).  (via Charlotte Hornets): Reporter: “Nick [Smith Jr.] and his efficient night,…

Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis, at 28 years old, has expressed his openness to retiring with the team. In a recent interview with Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Sabonis discussed the possibility of building a long-term legacy in Sacramento. When asked if he could see himself retiring with the Kings, Sabonis…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter Carmelo Anthony became an unrestricted free agent after spending a season with the Lakers. It remains to be seen where he will continue his career, but at least one team has discussed the possibility of adding the 38-year-old veteran. According to Marc Berman of New York…

Photo: FIBA Svetislav Pesic not only has the opportunity to guide Serbia to another FIBA World Cup title after 21 years, but he is also up against Germany, the team he once coached in 1993, guiding them to their first and, so far, only Eurobasket gold. “Both teams deserved to…

The Indiana Pacers are reportedly eyeing veteran center JaVale McGee to strengthen their frontcourt depth following the recent season-ending injury to James Wiseman. According to NBA analyst David Thorpe, the Pacers are evaluating the possibility of bringing the three-time NBA champion onto their roster as they navigate early-season challenges with…