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Playing with “speed and violence” has been a tenet of James Borrego’s since being elevated to the head job. Turning every change of possession, make or miss by the opponent, into an opportunity for Jeremiah Fears to ignite the break has been a catalyst for quick transitions and an aggressive pace. Fellow rookie Derik Queen […]

Learning curves are usually steep at the NBA level and interim head coach James Borrego knows it’s especially challenging for rookies. That is why the New Orleans Pelicans are simplifying their defensive schemes to shield Derik Queen from being overwhelmed defensively, an approach that is already paying off as the 19-year-old adjusts to NBA speed […]

When the New Orleans Pelicans made a coaching change after a dismal start to the season, one glaring issue lingered behind Willie Green. A tenure defined by disastrous third-quarter collapses required a simple, yet brutal, fix by interim James Borrego. Thankfully, it was not about complicated schemes, but about a mindset that Jeremiah Fears and […]

With Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans spiraling to a 3-18 start and already drifting out of postseason contention, the franchise’s focus has shifted from salvaging the season to reshaping its future. Interim coach James Borrego is navigating that transition in real time, tasked with helping the front office evaluate the roster ahead of a trade […]

On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers faced the lowly New Orleans Pelicans team that simply may be looking for a way to speed up time. This season has been painful for the team that currently has a 3-17 record, and not even a head coaching change, with James Borrego stepping into interim duties in […]

The education of New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears is being guided by a unique coaching perspective, one that sees flashes of two distinct, brilliant point guards from James Borrego’s past. The Big Easy’s interim bench boss has coached Tony Parker and LaMelo Ball, seeing a bit of both in Fears. Everyone in the building […]

Hope has flickered like a faulty scoreboard for far too long in the Smoothie King Center, so the New Orleans Pelicans made a not-so-bold pivot to James Borrego. Joe Dumars had little choice after being given the green light by team governor Gayle Benson. A decision to fire Willie Green did not hinge on a […]

In the wake of a catastrophic 2-10 start, the New Orleans Pelicans have moved on from Willie Green. EVP Joe Dumars could no longer ignore the Smoothie King Center’s sour vibes lingering past the decision to skip the coach’s pregame introduction. A four-game losing streak to start the season, characterized by the usual defensive lapses […]

The New York Knicks recently hired Mike Brown to be the franchise’s next head coach, bringing to an end a bizarre saga that began when Tom Thibodeau was fired shortly after their season ended. Brown brings a plethora of experience to the Madison Square Garden sidelines, but that didn’t stop him from looking for the […]

The New York Knicks have officially hired Mike Brown as head coach to replace Tom Thibodeau. With a new coach in place, the organization is now trying to find ways to fill Brown’s staff. Reports indicate that the front office is eying one of the league’s top assistants, but there seems to be a hurdle […]

The New York Knicks are still searching for a head coach after firing Tom Thibodeau shortly after the playoff exit. After failing to land an interview with several other head coaches in the league, it appears the franchise is taking a look at a former head coach of the Charlotte Hornets. Reports indicate that James […]

The New York Knicks shocked the basketball world when they fired longtime head coach Tom Thibodeau earlier this month. Despite multiple rumors surrounding big-name candidates, a recent report suggests that a dark horse could be entering the race. According to James Edwards III of The Athletic, the Knicks have “tossed around” the idea of speaking […]

The Phoenix Suns fired Mike Budenholzer as head coach, making him the third individual the franchise has let go in the past three seasons. With big changes potentially looming in the near future, seven candidates are rumored to be in the mix for the head coaching job in Phoenix. Rumors suggest that New Orleans Pelicans […]

The Detroit Pistons are still searching for a new head coach and have been involved in plenty of different rumors. One name under consideration was James Borrego, the current assistant for the New Orleans Pelicans. However, Borrego has now removed himself from consideration for the Pistons job, per a report from Chris Haynes of Bleacher […]

After weeks of speculation and interviewing, the Cleveland Cavaliers have hired Kenny Atkinson as the team’s twenty-fourth head coach. Atkinson will succeed J.B. Bickerstaff and try to build upon Cleveland’s Eastern Conference semifinal appearance from last season, hopefully guiding the Cavs even deeper into the playoffs. Regardless of hope for the future, the Atkinson hire […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have entered a new era after hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach. With the NBA Draft and free agency right around the corner, we should expect LA to make plenty of moves this offseason. However, they still need an assistant coach alongside Redick. With that in mind, we take […]

As the NBA offseason gets under way, just two teams around the league are left without a head coach. The Detroit Pistons, who went 14-68 and endured the longest losing streak in league history early in the 2023-24 season, fired their head coach Monty Williams earlier this week. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers made the decision […]

Exactly one week before the 2024 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons have decided to fire head coach Monty Williams. While it is not all that surprising to see Williams dismissed after a 14-win season that saw frustration and turmoil set in for the franchise, it is shocking that the Pistons made this move in the […]

The NBA Finals are still being contested but every other team is focused on next season. The executive and coaching carousels are starting to spin with a bit more speed now that UConn’s Dan Hurley has shunned the Los Angeles Lakers. The New Orleans Pelicans have been one of the most affected franchises in this […]

For a while, it seemed like the Cleveland Cavaliers would be the only team left with an opening for head coach, with the Los Angeles Lakers courting UConn head coach Dan Hurley. Well, once the news broke that Hurley would remain in the collegiate ranks, the Cavs were once again the bridesmaid and never the […]

With the Dan Hurley bombshell dropping Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers must now look in another direction to fill their head coaching vacancy. Although JJ Redick has been a popular name thrown around in rumors, there are several other viable and more experienced options on the table. The Lakers are looking at an extensive list […]

There are a lot of names being thrown out for the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching job. Recently, the front-runner has been JJ Redick. The former elite sharpshooter has been running a podcast with LeBron James while also doing some media work. Big issues have surfaced about his capability to coaching despite never having been […]

The buzz around the Los Angeles Lakers hiring JJ Redick as head coach is getting louder. Despite this, the Lakers insist they haven’t made a final decision and are still evaluating several candidates. Among those the Lakers are considering, James Borrego stands out as a strong contender, but the prevailing sentiment is that Redick will […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching situation has been a hot topic of discussion since their early playoff exit nearly a month ago. The team, determined to make the most of the remaining years of LeBron James’ illustrious career, is on a quest to find the right leader to guide them back to championship glory. Amidst […]

Although it’s been nearly a week since their season ended, the Cleveland Cavaliers have parted ways with head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and are finally getting in line to ride the coaching carousel. Bickerstaff was dismissed after a season during which the Cavs finished fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 48–34 record and advanced to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have continuously built themselves into a contending threat in the Eastern Conference since LeBron James left in 2018, yet they have decided to take the franchise in a different direction. After posting 99 wins over the last two seasons, the fifth-most in the NBA during this span, the Cavs have relieved head […]

The coaching hunt for the Los Angeles Lakers is now in full swing. There have been three names that are the prospective candidates to fill up the position left by Darvin Ham. Two of them are big-time individuals in the coaching world already, Sam Cassell and James Borrego. The other is an individual known for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are beginning to ramp up their search for a new head coach. After parting ways with Darvin Ham following a 90-74 record over the last two seasons and an appearance in the 2023 Western Conference Finals, the Lakers are in a position where they must solidify their future with a coach […]

Executive Vice President David Griffin admitted that changes would be made to the New Orleans Pelicans roster this summer to remain competitive in the NBA’s Western Conference. That has led to the Brandon Ingram trade rumor industry ramping up to historic levels. However, the lead executive might have to team up with head coach Willie […]

A coaching change occurred at the top of the Eastern Conference earlier this week when the Milwaukee Bucks fired first-time coach Adrian Griffin and replaced him with experienced sideline leader Doc Rivers. On Thursday morning, another is on the way after the Washington Wizards announced that Wes Unseld Jr. would be leaving his duties as […]

The Brooklyn Nets have a sizable coaching void after parting ways with three assistants earlier this week. They appear to already have their eyes on replacements with former Hornets head coach James Borrego being mentioned within league circles: “Borrego is drawing interest from several teams to return to the bench as a top assistant,” league […]

As June approaches, the Charlotte Hornets are still on the search for their next head coach. The team fired head coach James Borrego shortly after their play-in loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Now, according to Bleacher Report, there are two final candidates for the open position. The news outlet reports that the Hornets are seriously […]

After the firing of James Borrego as the Charlotte Hornets’ head coach, they are in need of someone who can run this young team. The Hornets had been trending upward in Borrego’s four-year stint at the helm. They’ve drafted fairly well in that time span by netting Miles Bridges in 2018 and LaMelo Ball back […]

After a disappointing and short postseason run, the Charlotte Hornets are already making major adjustments, releasing head coach James Borrego. Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted the breaking news Friday morning. Charlotte is dismissing coach James Borrego, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 22, 2022 Borrego just finished his fourth season with the Hornets, and his […]

The Charlotte Hornets just saw their season come to an end on Wednesday after a disheartening 132-103 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in the Play-In game. It’s back to the drawing board for the Hornets who are now set to face what could be a very interesting offseason. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, […]

The whole world knows that LaMelo Ball is big time. Since being selected in the 2020 NBA Draft, Ball has done nothing but put on a show. The flair and style that many were worried about wouldn’t transition to the NBA, did. He has breathed life back into the Charlotte Hornets organization and is aiming […]

The Charlotte Hornets suffered their second straight loss at the hands of the Boston Celtics 115-101. Plus, it was the second straight night that they gave up 40 or more points to an individual. The night before, it was Kyrie Irving who put up 50 points on 19 shots and led the Brooklyn Nets to […]

Can you name all the teams Isaiah Thomas has now played for? Well, he officially added another one to the list after making his debut for the Charlotte Hornets. Thomas tore up the NBA G League last week, landing him a 10-day deal with the Hornets, who are currently on the outside looking in for […]

The Charlotte Hornets have a great young core, and they have a shot at making a solid postseason run. Charlotte is led by second-year guard LaMelo Ball. Ball has played at a high level this season, earning himself a spot in the All-Star Game. The Hornets are making an effort to contend in the competitive […]