Adrian Wojnarowski: Igor Kokoskov has signed a deal to become Quin Snyder’s top assistant with the Atlanta Hawks, sources tell ESPN. Kokoskov, who spent a year as the Suns’ head coach, previously worked for Snyder on his Utah Jazz and Missouri staffs ..read more

Malik Beasley’s name was discussed plenty ahead of the February trade deadline, league sources told Yahoo Sports, as Utah tried drumming up its greatest possible return for a handful of veterans, Jarred Vanderbilt included. The Hawks registered interest, sources said, and explored a package of Beasley and Vanderbilt for John Collins. The Knicks were another team that called about Beasley, sources said, attempting to land Beasley and Vanderbilt in a deal that would have sent out Evan Fournier ..read more

Chris Haynes: I think there’s more there’s more smoke with Kyrie than Trae Young right now. For what I’ve heard, there’s nothing brewing with Trae Young and the Hawks. Like there hasn’t been any meeting or anything like that to request a trade. There’s nothing like that has happened with Trae, nothing. Source: Spotify What’s the buzz on Twitter? Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard National NBA television media: Trae doesn’t impact winning basketball. Also national NBA television media: Can Trae save the Lakers? – 3:24 PM CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA Lakers rumors: Trae Young a potential trade target a ..read more

Chris Haynes: I think there’s more there’s more smoke with Kyrie than Trae Young right now. For what I’ve heard, there’s nothing brewing with Trae Young and the Hawks. Like there hasn’t been any meeting or anything like that to request a trade. There’s nothing like that has happened with Trae, nothing ..read more

It’s unclear if LeBron’s comments are merely a power move to force the Lakers’ hand into building a better roster — something he has been hesitant to do in recent seasons. For what it’s worth, Kyrie Irving and Trae Young, two All-Star-level point guards, were both sitting courtside in Los Angeles for the second time this postseason. Young, like James and Davis, is a Klutch client. The Lakers have had internal discussions about what a hypothetical trade offer for Young could look like this summer, according to multiple league sources not authorized to speak publicly. Source: Jovan Buha @ The A ..read more

It’s unclear if LeBron’s comments are merely a power move to force the Lakers’ hand into building a better roster — something he has been hesitant to do in recent seasons. For what it’s worth, Kyrie Irving and Trae Young, two All-Star-level point guards, were both sitting courtside in Los Angeles for the second time this postseason. Young, like James and Davis, is a Klutch client. The Lakers have had internal discussions about what a hypothetical trade offer for Young could look like this summer, according to multiple league sources not authorized to speak publicly ..read more

Jovan Buha: Kyrie Irving and Trae Young are both in attendance for Lakers-Nuggets Game 4 ..read more

Marc Stein: Atlanta is closing in on the addition of Igor Kokoškov to Quin Snyder’s coaching staff, league sources say. Kokoškov worked under Snyder in Utah before becoming Suns head coach. He worked in Brooklyn and Dallas the past two seasons. More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com ..read more

Will Guillory: Pelicans preseason schedule has been released: Oct. 10 vs Orlando Oct. 12 vs Houston (in Birmingham) Oct. 14 at Atlanta Oct. 17 at Orlando ..read more

Fans will have the opportunity to meet and interact with current and past players, with the list of commitments for this year including presumed No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama, fellow top draft prospect Scoot Henderson, Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and current NBA players Mike Conley, Tyrese Haliburton, CJ McCollum and Trae Young ..read more