Sergio Scariolo, the head coach of Virtus Bologna in Italy, has interviewed for the Raptors’ head coaching opening a second time, according to Repubblica-Bologna (hat tip to BasketNews.com). The interview reportedly took place via Skype on Monday.
Scariolo has a contract with Virtus until the end of the 2023/24 season. He initially interviewed with the Raptors in Italy last month. He was an assistant with the Raptors for three seasons and is also the head coach of the Spanish national team.
We have more from the Atlantic Division:
- In response to a fan’s proposal of trading Mikal Bridges to the Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons or Shaedon Sharpe and the No. 3 overall pick, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic said the Nets aren’t interested in dealing the top player they received in Kevin Durant blockbuster with Phoenix. Schiffer notes the Nets turned down a proposal of four first-rounders from the Grizzlies for Bridges. If they considered trading Bridges, they’d want more than two assets for him, especially since they owe their 2024 first-round pick to Houston.
- Jalen Brunson turned into a star after signing with the Knicks, justifying his four-year, $104MM contract. Now the Knicks need to pursue another star, Fred Katz of The Athletic argues. Brunson can thrive in any system, so the Knicks can cast a wide net and they have enough quality young players and extra draft picks to dangle in trade talks for an All-Star talent.
- The Sixers are losing top assistant Sam Cassell to the Celtics and it’s a big blow, Kyle Neubeck of PhillyVoice.com writes. Cassell was the only member of his coaching staff to sit in for coaching meetings on offense and defense. He was also instrumental in player development and was a highly respected leader.
Thanks! Tell me more of Sam Cassell and what he brings to the Celtics coaching table. We know Sam brings us luck as he was here for our last NBA Title. Go Celtics!
Cassell stinks he looks like E.T. in a suit.
Cassell did a good job with the Sixers and he will do well with the Celtics. If Rivers was still the Sixers coach, it would be a big blow to lose Cassell. With Nurse in charge, I’m sure he will bring in quality assistants so I don’t think it’s the big blow to the Sixers as Neubeck is making it out to be.
Great move by the C’s to get Sam. He’ll be huge for Joe and the players.
Sam is a double agent who will undermine the Celtics. Just like Horford did when he came to the sixers…
If I’m the Nets, I seriously consider the deal with Portland. I highly doubt that the Nets anticipate luring free agents to build around Bridges is a possibility. You need to ask your self, if we send him to the Grizzlies for 4 picks, what are the odds those picks turn into even lottery picks, much less pick no. 3.
Look at who’s likely on the board at 3 as well. Scoot is a #1 overall player who’s slid back because of french Godzilla and the Hornets terrible talent assessment….
I’d be surprised Portland makes an offer like that considering they could resign Grant, who is also a scorer and D guy as well.
Nets need to resolve the Ben situation. He’s the key to their next move. There is talent on this team.