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By Darryn Albert | Last updated 7/9/21 The Washington Wizards’ next head coach could be somebody who is younger than some of their players. Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports reported this week that Charlotte Hornets assistant Ronald Nored recently had a second interview with the Wizards for their head coaching vacancy. Nored, who is only 31 years old, previously was reported as close to joining Rick Carlisle’s staff in Indiana. Haynes’ report seems to indicate that Nored could now be gaining traction for the Wizards job. Nored has been an assistant for the Hornets since...
Despite enduring plenty of Bradley Beal trade speculation before and during the 2020/21 season, the Wizards never wavered on their stated plan to build around Beal. And the All-Star guard didn’t force the team’s hand by asking to be dealt, even after a dismal first two-thirds of the season that saw Washington get off to a 17-32 start. Still, with the Wizards out of the playoff – and play-in – picture in early April, it looked like it might just be a matter of time until the team had to start seriously considering major offseason changes to the roster, the coaching staff, and even th...
0 of 6 Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images The NBA's coaching carousel got a few more open seats during a chaotic news day on Wednesday. The New Orleans Pelicans parted ways with Stan Van Gundy after just one season, and the Washington Wizards opted not to renew Scott Brooks' contract. These two openings join four already available jobs: the Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic. There could be more coming, too. If the Milwaukee Bucks lose to the Brooklyn Nets in the second round, there is widespread speculation that Mike Budenholzer will be...
There is a report that indicates that Scott Brooks will be extended with conditions. The Wizards have denied that that is the case.