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The Golden State Warriors have hired Frank Vogel as associate head coach under Steve Kerr, a move that has sparked speculation about a potential LeBron James reunion in Golden State given Vogel’s history with James and his reputation as a top defensive coach; while Shams Charania reported the hire, there’s no imminent LeBron decision, and Vogel’s arrival is viewed as an effort to bolster the Warriors’ defense ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Patrick Ewing has agreed to join the Washington Wizards as an assistant coach under Brian Keefe, returning to the NBA sidelines after serving as Knicks Basketball Ambassador. The Hall of Famer’s extensive coaching resume includes NBA and college roles, including a prior stint with the Wizards, and his move comes as Washington, which finished 14-68 last season, looks to improve in 2026-27 with a young core reportedly including Trae Young, Anthony Davis and top pick AJ Dybantsa aboard.
ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst said Dusty May would have been on the Warriors’ coaching short list if Steve Kerr hadn’t re-signed, highlighting how close Golden State was to a different path after May, who just led Michigan to the 2026 NCAA title, was NBA-bound and eventually took the Dallas Mavericks job; Kerr’s return reshaped the coaching landscape and kept May in college-alumni-proximity rather than in Golden State.
Portland Trail Blazers hire longtime NBA assistant Micah Nori on a one-year contract with a team option for two additional seasons, a flexible setup that contrasts with typical NFL head-coaching guaranteed deals and could encourage teams to consider first-year, take-it-or-leave-it arrangements to broaden their coaching pool.
The Portland Trail Blazers hired longtime NBA assistant Micah Nori as their head coach on a one-year deal with team options for two more seasons, replacing interim coach Tiago Splitter. Nori, 52, has been the Minnesota Timberwolves’ lead assistant since 2021 and has held various roles across several franchises, earning a reputation as a sharp offensive mind and game manager. He takes over a Blazers team that surprised with a 42-40 record and made the playoffs as the West’s No. 7 seed, inheriting a roster featuring young talents like Shaedon Sharpe and Scoot Henderson.
Former Michigan coach John Beilein comments on Dusty May leaving for the Dallas Mavericks, praising May's two-year stretch and reflecting on his own 2019 jump to the NBA, while noting the different stresses of pro coaching and the importance of the right assistants for success.
Dallas Mavericks hire Dusty May as head coach, tapping the college star who led Florida Atlantic to a Final Four and Michigan to a national title, in a move that follows the departure of Jason Kidd; Michigan is expected to promote Mike Boynton to interim head coach as players consider transfer options.
The Chicago Bulls have hired Tiago Splitter as their new head coach, replacing Billy Donovan; Splitter, who had been Portland’s acting head coach and a rising development-focused coach, edged out other finalists as Chicago’s new leader.
Tiago Splitter has been named the Chicago Bulls’ head coach, signaling a new era under a restructured front office and a projected near-$60 million in cap space. The 41-year-old former Spurs champion and ex-Portland interim coach guided the Blazers to the playoffs and now must steer a roster-building plan around young talents like Giddey, Jones, and Caleb Wilson while navigating the 2026 draft and potential trades.
The Chicago Bulls have hired Tiago Splitter as their next head coach after he served as Portland's interim coach this season, guiding the Blazers to a playoff berth. Splitter was selected over several finalists after in-person interviews and is praised for player development. He has coached at Houston, with Paris Basketball, and previously spent time with the Nets and Rockets, and he won a 2014 NBA title as a Spurs player. The move comes ahead of the NBA Draft, with Chicago holding No. 4 and No. 15 picks (the latter from Portland).
The Chicago Bulls have hired Tiago Splitter as their new head coach, replacing Billy Donovan. Splitter, who coached Portland as an interim boss this season and previously led Paris Basketball to domestic and EuroLeague successes, is expected to prioritize player development and align the front office’s vision as Chicago eyes this year’s draft with picks No. 4 and No. 15.
Rick Adelman, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee who coached in the NBA for nearly three decades and won 1,042 games—10th-most in league history—has died at 79. A former point guard who played seven NBA seasons, Adelman led the Portland Trail Blazers to two NBA Finals appearances and also coached in Sacramento, Houston, Minnesota and Golden State, leaving a legacy of innovation and leadership praised by players, teams and peers.
Dallas Mavericks part ways with head coach Jason Kidd in a mutual decision after five seasons, a run that included two deep playoff runs and a 2024 NBA Finals appearance; Masai Ujiri was installed as team president/governor, the club traded Luka Dončić to the Lakers in 2024-25 and missed the playoffs in 2024-25 and 2025-26, and Kidd’s plan to develop Cooper Flagg will fall to a new coach.
The New York Knicks have hired Mike Brown as their new head coach, bringing a seasoned NBA veteran with extensive experience and a history of success as an assistant, though less playoff success as a head coach. Brown's hiring marks a new chapter for the franchise, which is aiming for its first NBA title in over 50 years, and comes after a search that included several other candidates. The team is looking to improve player development and collaboration under Brown's leadership, with high expectations for the upcoming season.
The New York Knicks are interested in hiring Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch as their new head coach, following the firing of Tom Thibodeau, with other candidates like Ime Udoka and Jason Kidd also considered. Finch, highly respected across the league and successful in Minnesota, may require compensation for a move, and the Wolves are likely to try to retain him.