A look back at the week that was..
- The Magic are on the verge of firing coach Jacque Vaughn. Mark Jackson is said to be among the “names to watch” if Vaughn is ousted.
- It appears that the tension is continuing to build between Bulls management and coach Tom Thibodeau.
- Kevin Durant can see himself in a Knicks jersey. However, one NBA GM cautioned to Adam Zagoria of SNY that other contenders around the league have the same chance as New York at this stage.
- Dwight Howard is expected to miss at least a month due to ongoing trouble with his right knee.
- The Nets are reportedly taking a close look at the performance of coach Lionel Hollins, but a conflicting report indicated that the Nets aren’t looking to fire him.
- The Nuggets have been offering the Nets a package of JaVale McGee and J.J. Hickson for Brook Lopez. The Thunder are willing to go deep into the luxury tax this season to acquire Lopez.
- The Wolves are open to moving Mo Williams.
- There’s a perception around the NBA that GM Dell Demps and coach Monty Williams are on “thin ice” in New Orleans.
- The Nets and Hornets discussed Joe Johnson but it sounds like things have cooled off.
- The Thunder nearly dealt Reggie Jackson to the Nuggets, according to one report, but there’s also word that OKC is on the fence about moving him.
- Pau Gasol hinted that the Lakers won’t be among Marc Gasol‘s preferred destinations in free agency this summer.
- The Lakers announced that Kobe Bryant underwent successful surgery to repair the damage to his rotator cuff. He’s expected to be out nine months, which is a longer recovery time than was initially expected.
- People around the league increasingly believe that Ray Allen already knows the team he would like to play for this season and that he’s simply deciding whether he wants to play at all.
- The idea of waiving Andrea Bargnani looks like it’s off the table for the Knicks until the trade deadline.
- The Knicks will keep Lance Thomas for the rest of the season.
- Chase Budinger‘s representatives have let the Timberwolves know that he’d like to play elsewhere and the team is trying to accommodate him.
- The Hornets have Ramon Sessions and Norris Cole on their radar as they pursue trade possibilities to replace injured point guard Kemba Walker. Hornets coach Steve Clifford acknowledged the possibility that the team would sign a player to help offset the loss of Walker, who will be out for a minimum of six weeks.
- The Wizards have joined the Cavs among the teams interested in point guard Will Bynum.
- James McAdoo, whose 10-day contract with the Warriors expired Wednesday night, is headed back to Golden State’s D-League affiliate.
- Thabo Sefolosha is expected to miss six to eight weeks due to a calf strain.
- Teams are calling the Magic to inquire about the availability of Maurice Harkless.
- The Clippers maintain their interest in Nate Robinson, but they’re looking into other deals first.
- The Kings are shopping former No. 2 overall pick Derrick Williams.
- The Mavericks feel that they’re closing in on Jermaine O’Neal.
- The Pistons are eyeing Norris Cole.
- The Rockets are dangling Jason Terry.
- Warriors coach Steve Kerr seemed to indicate that the Warriors will match offers for soon-to-be restricted free agent Draymond Green.
- A number of teams are looking at JaMychal Green.
- Tayshaun Prince hinted that he wants out of Boston.
- The Bucks, Hornets, and Sixers are exploring the idea of signing D-League point guard Gary Talton.
- Tony Wroten will have surgery on his torn ACL.
- Lorenzo Brown drew interest from the Pistons and Wolves.
- The Wolves cut Miroslav Raduljica to make room for Lorenzo Brown.
- The Knicks agreed to re-sign Lou Amundson to a deal that covers the rest of the season.
- The Heat signed Tyler Johnson to a second 10-day contract.
- The Knicks re-signed Langston Galloway.
- The Spurs signed Reggie Williams to a 10-day deal.
- The Bucks signed Jorge Gutierrez to a 10-day deal.
- Andre Dawkins agreed to another 10-day deal with the Celtics.
- The Pistons plan to sign John Lucas III to a 10-day deal.
- The Grizzlies will sign forward JaMychal Green to a 10-day contract.
- The Jazz signed Chris Johnson to a 10-day pact.
- The Sixers signed Larry Drew II to his second 10-day contract with the team.
- Former Sixers power forward Ronald Roberts is signing with the San Miguel Beermen of the Philippines.