Knicks GM Steve Mills met with Phil Jackson a couple of weeks ago to offer up the team’s head coaching position, but the Hall of Famer said that he wasn’t interested in returning to the sidelines. Now, it appears the Knicks have offered him a job in their front office and Jackson is expected to make his decision in the coming days. The 68-year-old would reportedly be “handsomely compensated” if he said yes, but Jackson certainly isn’t hard up for money. More from the week that was..
- The Knicks are reportedly keeping Mike Woodson around so that they can use him as a scapegoat in their pitch to Carmelo Anthony. In addition to pinning the blame on Woodson, Dolan plans to sell Anthony on his financial incentive to re-sign with the Knicks, promise to bring in another superstar no later than 2015, and vow that he’ll hire a marquee coach this summer.
- Joakim Noah pitched Anthony on joining the Bulls at All-Star Weekend. For his part, Melo denied that such talk took place.
- Execs and agents are worried that we’re headed for a lockout in 2017.
- The Bulls’ pursuit of Melo hinges on Nikola Mirotic.
- Mike D’Antoni‘s future with the Lakers seems questionable.
- Nate Robinson will opt in for 2014/15.
- Notable draft prospect Dario Saric is considering a multi-year deal in Turkey.
- Andrew Bogut‘s bonus could push the Warriors into tax territory.
- The Wizards gave Drew Gooden another 10-day deal.
- Steve Nash is probably done for the year.
- The Kings gave Royce White a 10-day.
- The Bobcats signed Justin Hamilton to a 10-day.
- The Knicks’ D-League affiliate waived Chris Smith.
- The Nets signed Jorge Gutierrez to a 10-day. They also gave Jason Collins a second 10-day.
- The Thunder inked Reggie Williams to a 10-day pact.
- The Bucks signed Tony Mitchell to a 10-day deal.
- Arinze Onuaku got another 10-day from the Cavs.
- The Magic gave Dewayne Dedmon another 10-day. Ditto for Adonis Thomas.
- The Kings will probably keep the hard-working Orlando Johnson for the year.
- Vitor Faverani is done for the year.
- Chris Bosh says he’ll play until he’s 36.