East Rumors: Wizards, Pistons, Raptors, Coaching Searches
Wizards
Former Georgetown University coach and current Wizards executive John Thompson III is leading the Wizards' search for a new GM, per Jake Fischer of...
Raptors President Masai Ujiri Indicates He’s Not Interested in Other Openings
Raptors president Masai Ujiri has been linked to the Wizards, but from the sounds of things, he fully intends to stay in Toronto.
"Until you...
Ime Udoka Considered Strong Candidate for Raptors Coaching Vacancy
Former Celtics coach Ime Udoka is already being considered a "serious candidate" for the Raptors coaching vacancy, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Raptors president Masai...
Raptors Fire Coach Nick Nurse in Effort to ‘Reset, Refocus’
The Raptors have fired coach Nick Nurse after he met with team president Masai Ujiri several times recently, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Ujiri announced...
Knicks, Pistons Considered Possible Suitors for Raptors’ OG Anunoby
Raptors forward OG Anunoby could be part of a roster shakeup this summer, given how Toronto's uneven season ended with a thud.
And the Knicks,...
End of the Road for Nick Nurse as Raptors Coach?
Speculation has persisted over the past several weeks that unless the Raptors finished strong, coach Nick Nurse could be a goner.
Well, that speculation isn't...
East Notes: Raptors, Playoff Push, Nets, Bulls
Raptors
The Raptors moved closer to securing the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference with a win over the Hornets on Sunday.
The No. 8 team...
East Notes: Wizards, Deni Avdija, Celtics, Raptors
Wizards
Coach Wes Unseld Jr. was pleased with how the Wizards were able to move the ball and operate efficiently in racing past the Celtics.
“Probably...
Rockets, Raptors Interested in ex-Celtics Coach Ime Udoka?
The Rockets and Raptors could have interest in former Celtics coach Ime Udoka after the season, per Steve Bulpett of Heavy Sports.
Udoka, of course,...
East Notes: Hawks, Coaching Staff, Raptors, Cavs
Hawks
Coach Quin Snyder has added two new assistants to his bench in Steven Klei and Jeff Watkinson, per Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The assistants...
East Notes: Wizards, Bradley Beal, Raptors, Bucks
Wizards
The Wizards are fighting for their playoff lives, and if not the playoffs, then at least the play-in tournament.
“It's up to us. We could...
East Notes: Heat, Jimmy Butler, Raptors, Sixers, Joel Embiid
Heat
Coach Erik Spoelstra suggested guard/forward Jimmy Butler is a good example for younger players.
Butler scored 33 points off 16 shots in Friday's win over...
East Notes: Nets, Nerlens Noel, Pistons, Raptors
Nets
The Nets signed center Nerlens Noel to a 10-day contract and he's already started. That happened in Thursday's road loss to the Bucks.
Brooklyn can...
East Notes: Nets, Ben Simmons, Raptors, Will Barton, Cavs
Nets
Guard/forward Ben Simmons has been out since before the All-Star break with a knee issue, but the Nets have no intention of shutting him...
