Rockets forward Jeff Green intends to play two more seasons in the league — and he hopes both are with Houston, writes Matt Young of The Houston Chronicle. Green, 38, is an unrestricted free agent this summer after agreeing to a two-year, $16MM deal with the Rockets upon winning his first title for Denver in 2023. The 6’8″ pro averaged just 12.4 minutes per game in 2024/25, by … [Read more...] about Texas Notes: J. Green, Rockets, Draft, Mavericks
D.J. Augustin Joining Rockets’ Front Office
Former NBA point guard D.J. Augustin formally announced his retirement as a player in November. Now, he’s transitioning to a new role. Sources tell Kelly Iko of The Athletic that Augustin is being hired by the Rockets and will have a job in their front office (Twitter link). Augustin confirmed the news to Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle. Augustin had two separate … [Read more...] about D.J. Augustin Joining Rockets’ Front Office
Barnes, Stewart, Vassell Candidates For Jamaican National Team
Raptors forward Scottie Barnes, Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart and Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell are in discussions to join Jamaica’s men’s basketball team, reports Daniel Blake of The Jamaica Observer (Twitter link). Clippers wing Norman Powell has already committed to represent Jamaica during the pre-qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA World Cup this summer, as has Timberwolves … [Read more...] about Barnes, Stewart, Vassell Candidates For Jamaican National Team
Knicks Coaching Notes: Thibodeau, R. Brunson, Udoka, Hurley
Despite enjoying the most successful tenure of any Knicks head coach this century by a mile, Tom Thibodeau was relieved of his duties following a six-game Eastern Conference Finals defeat by Indiana. According to Ian Begley and Alex Smith of SNY.tv, Thibodeau will not be given a role in president Leon Rose‘s front office going forward. The three-year, $30MM contract extension … [Read more...] about Knicks Coaching Notes: Thibodeau, R. Brunson, Udoka, Hurley
Rockets Rumors: Adams, Lopez, VanVleet, Holiday, Durant, More
A handful of Rockets veterans, including Steven Adams, Jeff Green, and Jae’Sean Tate, are headed for unrestricted free agency this summer. Of those UFAs, Adams is viewed as the team’s “clear priority,” sources tell Kelly Iko of The Athletic. That doesn’t necessarily mean that Green and/or Tate won’t be back, but they may be minimum-salary options for Houston, whereas it will … [Read more...] about Rockets Rumors: Adams, Lopez, VanVleet, Holiday, Durant, More