Sources - Nicolas Batum to decline option, but wants to remain with LA Clippers
LA Clippers forward Nicolas Batum will decline his $3.3M player option and become a free agent, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
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Report: Kenny Atkinson changes mind, turns down Hornets coaching job to stay with Warriors
In a casual, background conversation with myself and several reporters during the NBA Finals — days before it was announced he would be the new head coach in Charlotte — Kenny Atkinson was noticeably relaxed about the prospect of landing the Hornets job. He said he learned from working with the Nets and Lakers that what mattered most to him was working with people he liked in a positive environment. Atkinson said he had that, living in California and working on Steve Kerr’s staff with the Warriors, and if that was his fall back it was all good.
Los Angeles Lakers to hire Atlanta Hawks assistant Chris Jent as Darvin Ham's top assistant, sources say
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to hire Atlanta Hawks assistant Chris Jent as Darvin Ham's top assistant coach on his staff, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Pistons, Pacers, Knicks reportedly interested in trade for Kings’ No. 4 pick
We know the No. 4 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft is in play. The “we need to make the playoffs” Kings want to move it for a player who can help them win now.
Sources - Kenny Atkinson won't take Charlotte Hornets job, will stay with Golden State Warriors
Kenny Atkinson has decided he won't become the Charlotte Hornets' head coach and instead will remain with the Golden State Warriors as the top assistant, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Report: Hawks to promote Fields to general manager
The Atlanta Hawks are promoting assistant general manager Landry Fields to the title of general manager beginning on July 1, reports ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Fields will continue to work under President of Basketball Operations Travis Schlenk.
Sources - Memphis Grizzlies, coach Taylor Jenkins agree to multiyear contract extension
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins has agreed to a multiyear contract extension, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Sources - Denver Nuggets trade JaMychal Green to Oklahoma City Thunder for first-round draft pick
The Denver Nuggets are trading forward JaMychal Green and a protected 2027 first-round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for the No. 30 pick in this month's NBA draft and two future second-round picks, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.