After the conclusion of the Bucks’ season, reports from Marc Stein indicate that the Pistons are poised to formally request permission to interview Milwaukee’s general manager, Jon Horst, for their vacant president of basketball operations position. Horst, originally from Michigan and having started his NBA career with the Pistons, may be sought after by Detroit. However, it remains uncertain whether the Bucks will grant permission for this meeting.
In other NBA news shared by Stein, speculation about Jimmy Butler’s future has intensified following the Miami Heat’s early exit from the playoffs. There are murmurs among rival teams about the possibility of the Philadelphia 76ers attempting to trade for Butler in the offseason, aiming to reunite him with Joel Embiid. The duo had a strong run in the 2019 playoffs but parted ways shortly after, with Butler joining the Heat.
Moving on to the Eastern Conference:
- The Hornets’ search for a head coach has taken longer than expected, with the team adopting a meticulous approach and no clear timeline for a hire. Rod Boone’s analysis in The Charlotte Observer’s mailbag also delves into Charlotte’s draft plans and strategies for reinvigorating the team’s image.
- Nets Daily’s Net Income explores the potential impact of having a healthy Ben Simmons and Dariq Whitehead for the Nets next season, indicating that Brooklyn intends to retain Simmons without plans for a waiver.
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As Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby face off in the playoffs for the Pacers and Knicks, respectively, questions arise about the Raptors trading away both players this season. Eric Koreen of The Athletic ponders if Toronto’s failure to find the right guard to complement Siakam and Anunoby contributed to their departure.
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James L. Edwards III of The Athletic previews the upcoming draft combine from the Pistons’ perspective, highlighting potential prospects of interest for Detroit, including Alexandre Sarr, Stephon Castle, Cody Williams, Donovan Clingan, and Matas Buzelis. Edwards sees Sarr as the top priority for the Pistons, with other promising prospects in the mix.
