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Hoops Rumors Front Office Subscriber Chat: 4/15/2025

1 week ago | hoopsrumors.com | Arthur Hill

Hoops Rumors' Arthur Hill will hold a live chat Tuesday at 11 am Central time (noon Eastern) exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Use the link below to ask a question in advance, participate in the live event and read the transcript afterward. Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade Rumors Front Office Subscription Access weekly subscriber-only articles by Luke Adams Join exclusive weekly live chats with Arthur Hill Remove ads and support our writers.
Suns Dismiss Mike Budenholzer

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Arthur Hill

April 14th 2025 at 11:07am CST by Arthur Hill Mike Budenholzer is out as head coach of the Suns, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). More to come ... Retweet 0 Share 0 Send via email0
Pelicans Fire David Griffin

1 week ago | hoopsrumors.com | Arthur Hill

The Pelicans have dismissed head of basketball operations David Griffin, the team announced in a press release. Griffin was given the news this morning following a disappointing 21-51 season. “After considerable thought and evaluation, I have decided to relieve David Griffin of his duties as executive vice president of basketball operations,” team governor Gayle Benson said.
Victor Wembanyama Discusses Recovery From Deep Vein Thrombosis

1 week ago | hoopsrumors.com | Arthur Hill

Although Victor Wembanyama didn’t provide many details on the deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder that ended his season in February, he said “I’m over this problem” when he spoke to reporters on Sunday, according to Michael C. Wright of ESPN. Wembanyama hasn’t been cleared for contact, but he has begun a light program of weightlifting along with on-court work in a limited setting, Wright adds.
Kasparas Jakucionis To Enter NBA Draft

1 week ago | hoopsrumors.com | Arthur Hill

Projected lottery pick Kasparas Jakucionis plans to declare for the NBA draft, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN. The Illinois freshman is ninth in ESPN’s latest draft rankings. “This has been my dream from a young age,” Jakucionis told Givony. “I’ve waited for this moment a long time. Saying goodbye to Illinois will be the hardest part. I’ve made friendships and built real relationships with players, coaches, support staff, and everyone around Champaign.
Willie Green: No Discussions Yet On Future With Pelicans

1 week ago | hoopsrumors.com | Arthur Hill

Head coach Willie Green talked about his uncertain future after the Pelicans closed out the season by losing to Oklahoma City Sunday afternoon, writes Brett Martel of The Associated Press. The loss ended a disappointing year for Green’s injury-ravaged team, which began the campaign with playoff aspirations, but would up with the second-worst record in the West and the fourth worst in the league at 21-61. “I haven’t had any discussions, any talks yet,” Green said. “I didn’t do great great.
Pacific Notes: Warriors Vs. Clippers, Reaves, Redick, Kuminga

1 week ago | hoopsrumors.com | Arthur Hill

Sunday is the final day of the regular season, but the matchup between the Warriors and Clippers is virtually a playoff game, writes Janis Carr of The Orange County Register. The winner will wrap up an automatic playoff berth, while the loser could slip to seventh place and a spot in the play-in tournament. “High stakes, huh?” Clippers center Ivica Zubac said after Friday’s one-point victory at Sacramento. “It’s been like that forever.
Suns Notes: Beal, Dunn, Bol, Booker

1 week ago | hoopsrumors.com | Arthur Hill

Bradley Beal is disappointed with the way things turned out for the Suns and understands that a lot of the blame is directed toward him, writes Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Beal’s contract, which pays him $53.6MM next season with a $57.1MM player option for 2026/27, would be difficult to unload even if it didn’t include a no-trade clause.
Heat Notes: Play-In, Warriors' Pick, Adebayo, Herro, Wiggins

1 week ago | hoopsrumors.com | Arthur Hill

The Heat are locked into the East’s worst spot as the play-in tournament approaches, but coach Erik Spoelstra is happy that his team will be part of the postseason at all, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. It’s been a difficult season in Miami, marked by a long dispute with Jimmy Butler before he was traded in February, and Spoelstra is ready for a fresh start.
Wizards Notes: Sarr, Middleton, Bey, Johnson

1 week ago | hoopsrumors.com | Arthur Hill

Wizards center Alex Sarr frequently displays the defensive potential that made him the No. 2 pick in last year’s draft, but he still has room to grow, writes Varun Shankar of The Washington Post. Sarr is tied for sixth in the league with 1.5 blocked shots per game, although some of his underlying numbers put him far behind the league’s top rim protectors.