The Nets will add Adam Harrington to their staff, David Aldridge of NBA.com tweets. Harrington was formerly Kevin Durant‘s personal trainer and Oklahoma City’s shooting coach. Aldridge points out that Harrington helped Durant learn Dirk Nowitzki‘s signature 1-legged jump shot.
Here’s more from the Eastern Conference:
- Jordan Hill, who will be a free agent come July, doesn’t seem to be included in the Pacers’ plans this offseason, Mark Montieth of NBA.com opines. Hill fell out of the rotation midway through the year and he only saw 15 minutes of action during the team’s playoff series against Toronto.
- Edy Tavares spent a considerable amount of time in the D-League this season and KL Chouinard of NBA.com wonders if the big man is ready to take the next step and contribute for the Hawks.
- The Hawks will work out Gary Payton II, the son of former NBA player Gary Payton, Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution writes. Joel Bolomboy will also work out for Atlanta, the scribe adds.