The Jazz won’t seek any compensation from Atlanta if the Hawks move forward with Quin Snyder and hire him as their new head coach, reports Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune.
As Walden explains, Snyder technically resigned from his position as the Jazz’s head coach last June rather than being fired. Because Atlanta may hire Snyder before his contract with Utah would have expired, the Jazz would be entitled to seek compensation in the form of draft assets or cash before allowing him to officially join the Hawks.
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However, according to Walden’s source, the Jazz are comfortable with simply severing ties with Snyder and allowing him to accept whichever job best suits him without holding up the process.
Here’s more from around the Western Conference:
- According to head coach Gregg Popovich, the Spurs are hoping swingman Devin Vassell will be able to return to action on March 2, the team’s next home game (Twitter link via Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News). Vassell has been out since January 2 after undergoing a left knee procedure.
- Losing took a toll on De’Aaron Fox, who endured five consecutive sub-.500 seasons upon entering the NBA and saw the Kings‘ record-setting playoff drought reach 16 seasons. However, the team’s success this season has rejuvenated Fox, who admits that he’s “a lot happier,” per Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. Now, Fox and his teammates are determined to make sure that the Kings’ strong play this season isn’t a “one-off,” as he explained during the All-Star break. “It’s great that this is the first year that it happens, but we kind of want to make this an annual thing,” Fox said.
- Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins, who didn’t play in the last game before the All-Star break due to a family issue, remains away from the team for personal reasons. He missed Thursday’s contest and has been ruled out for Friday’s too. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic (Twitter links), head coach Steve Kerr was unable to provide additional details or a return timeline for Wiggins.
If Wiggins is out for family and personal reasons why are reporters hectoring Kerr for an answer. It’s personal! Leave the guy alone. Ain’t you never hear a watch pot never boils? Smdh…
I actually read that Snyder and Pat Reilly were having a hair slick-off and the stakes were either Snyder has to leave Utah or Reilly has to move there. Superior Slick Pat won by a large margin and it was adios Quinny
I agree 100%. Plus, the Warriors allegedly told him take as much time as you need. Any reporter who persues this line is classless.
Why would Ainge give away any capital in any circumstance? Does he actually have a conscience?
Lol, yes. They’re building good faith with Will Hardy and players. They don’t want people to feel they’re stuck. They only want players and coaches who are excited to be there.
Snyder was burnt out, like it showed. He still looks kinda ragged. He must get really bad anxiety. I’d recommend Focus Factor. It has Vitamin B3 and B1, along with other natural ingredients that help with that. It also helps with mood swings. Worth trying, I would think.
yea! stop hectoring the poor guy
Just who the hell is hector?