10 Copyright (c) 2013 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://sports.yahoo.com http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/b/ysp_logo_rss.gif Latest opinons from Adrian Wojnarowski. http://sports.yahoo.com/top/expertsarchive?author=Adrian+Wojnarowski http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13ltldtc7/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--raptors-targeting-nuggets-gm-masai-ujiri-to-run-organization-144448852.html The NBA's 2013 Executive of the Year has emerged as the top choice of the search firm charged with finding a successor to Raptors president Bryan Colangelo, league sources said. Sat, 18 May 2013 07:44:48 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski top urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,c78ab5b4-38f9-337a-b238-e3c294cf9a7e-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13rb2jhvm/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--sources--hawks-consider-historic-hire-of-european-coach-ettore-messina-041815284.html Hawks GM Danny Ferry and Ettore Messina have had contact and Messina is intrigued with the chance to be a global basketball trail blazer in the NBA, sources told Y! Sports. Thu, 16 May 2013 21:18:14 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,668b6f5c-382e-3044-a575-6d5e005a1c1a-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13c3oovr9/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--lindsey-hunter-discusses-suns--coaching-job-with-new-gm-022914476.html Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough met with interim coach Lindsey Hunter. Wed, 15 May 2013 19:29:13 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,f6daa542-6887-3720-8141-cb0a1fd87dad-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=138hhiv2p/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--hawks-interview-nate-mcmillan-for-head-coaching-job-005730235.html Former Blazers coach Nate McMillan met with Hawks officials about their coaching position. Wed, 15 May 2013 17:57:29 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,52ae7571-074f-361a-820f-46812479e255-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=14p5kkdq0/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--n-c--state-s-c-j--leslie-hampered-by-shooting-wrist-injury--will-sit-out-drills-at-nba-draft-combine-155611583.html The athletic 6-9 forward is a rising prospect who is expected to recover and work out for teams individually. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:56:10 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,cf1b54b3-ba5c-3778-a2fa-4e9bf9871e00-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13f9d7jtr/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--lakers-assistant-steve-clifford-interviewing-for-bucks-job-174314114.html Lakers assistant Steve Clifford is the latest candidate to interview for the Bucks' head-coaching position. Mon, 13 May 2013 10:43:13 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,4120ea53-68c4-3d4b-9155-0e16e4d650e5-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=12pegcl78/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--roy-hibbert-pacers-knicks-series-2-1-074508713.html The Knicks simply couldn't match up to Hibbert, who seems perfectly comfortable in Indiana these days. Sun, 12 May 2013 00:45:08 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,daa78035-b1cc-3494-8e33-2fbe1808f9a1-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13fgb0sn5/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--sources--mark-madsen-to-become-los-angeles-defenders-coach-000752768.html The popular former Laker will helm the Los Angeles' D-League affiliate, sources told Yahoo! Sports. Sat, 11 May 2013 17:07:51 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,978ccf76-af9e-3c4f-99ed-eabba5449e10-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13igi8bke/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--bulls-mock-lebron-james-for-flopping--find-fuel-in-conspiracy-072116737.html Nazr Mohammed's shove sent LeBron James sprawling and the Bulls raging long into the night. Sat, 11 May 2013 00:21:16 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,6aa6fb79-5cc9-357a-9852-de5753d11c90-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13u0ock06/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--hawks-target-stan-van-gundy-as-potential-coach-and-lure-for-dwight-howard-000351988.html The Hawks have spoken to Stan Van Gundy about replacing Larry Drew as coach. Fri, 10 May 2013 17:03:51 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,f070c4de-6cb5-338a-a522-6050d7d90f05-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=12gcho2an/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--76ers-hire-sam-hinkie-as-gm-195526467.html Rockets executive Sam Hinkie has been hired to replace Tony DiLeo as the Sixers' GM. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:55:26 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,337ba12e-9fc5-3d32-ac96-d795aa5f6e76-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=12o3daktk/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--timberwolves-to-release-brandon-roy-185949946.html Brandon Roy's NBA career will likely end after comeback in Minnesota cut short by knee injuries. Fri, 10 May 2013 11:59:49 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,16a1ef21-ef91-392e-b65e-5602b1515022-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=137kjoe4d/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--bucks-interviewing-j-b--bickerstaff-for-head-coach-183014909.html Houston Rockets assistant J.B. Bickerstaff is interviewing with the Bucks and also is under consideration for the Pistons and Suns coaching vacancies. Fri, 10 May 2013 11:30:13 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,8c8aaf88-feec-36b5-8a49-02d5e3afbd42-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=14ak5g776/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--as-klay-thompson-follows-stephen-curry-s-climb-to-stardom--future-is-now-for-warriors-092853880.html The Warriors always thought Klay Thompson would be the perfect backcourt mate for Stephen Curry. They found out just how much so when he led them past the Spurs in Game 2 of the West semifinals. Thu, 09 May 2013 02:28:53 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,1211291b-d5d9-39ae-9c2b-59502c8187d2-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=12p635shv/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--source--phil-jackson-turns-down-nets-232012097.html Brooklyn waited for a response from Jackson before embarking on its coaching search, and now will soon start reaching out to candidates. Tue, 07 May 2013 16:20:11 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,227e46f5-1bde-33d7-80ca-e1cabceec161-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13kil6ibp/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--sources--pistons-to-interview-j-b--bickerstaff-for-coaching-job-210828534.html J.B. Bickerstaff, a rising assistant in the NBA, will be the fourth known candidate to interview for the Pistons' job. Tue, 07 May 2013 14:08:27 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,86b04aed-341c-30e7-a5a2-a03e79a77a03-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13tpfmea8/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--stephen-curry-left-wanting-one-more-shot-after-spurs-steal-magical-night-092109090.html After an epic 44-point performance, Stephen Curry and his Warriors could only watch as Manu Ginobili's 3-pointer lifted the Spurs to a thrilling double-OT victory. Tue, 07 May 2013 02:21:08 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,07b61784-c0f4-3b5a-ad13-0a0d2eba4126-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13mg5ovsg/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--bucks-to-interview-nate-mcmillan--kelvin-sampson-for-coaching-job-222418718.html Former Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan and current Rockets assistant Kelvin Sampson are among the top candidates to fill Milwaukee's coaching vacancy. Sun, 05 May 2013 15:24:17 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,04385305-956b-353a-815d-726c8bd2d833-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=14ea6775j/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--bulls--derrick-rose-needs-to-tell-truth-–-he-s-not-returning-for-this-season-s-playoffs-062255194.html Derrick Rose's choice has been made to sit out the season and it includes no provisions for turning back, sources with direct knowledge told Yahoo! Sports. The Bulls know that, yet Rose keeps hinting otherwise to the detriment of himself and team. Sat, 04 May 2013 23:22:54 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,acb09416-5870-319a-8bfb-877cffa0371e-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=1499psjgr/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--sources--bulls--luol-deng-released-from-hospital-after-complications-from-spinal-tap-223631990.html One of Chicago's top defenders will have to watch Game 7 at home, unable to travel with the team to Brooklyn. Sat, 04 May 2013 15:36:31 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,afa7bdb0-88f3-3119-a196-4edd72a2a88c-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13is5tuco/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--kevin-garnett-s-run-with-celtics-concludes-in-true-kg-fashion-063519274.html Doc Rivers couldn't hide the emotions on the man who changed the fortunes of his coaching career as well as Boston's franchise. Fri, 03 May 2013 23:35:18 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,cf4d0b1b-d2fb-372e-bf7f-3d0debc924e7-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=1435qjlcv/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--spurs-top-assistant-mike-budenholzer-in-running-for-pistons--head-coaching-job-200014850.html Team owner Tom Gores has since retained Phil Jackson to work as a consultant on the Pistons' search process and it's unclear how that, if it all, will impact the franchise's current pool of candidates. Fri, 03 May 2013 13:00:13 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,875fd57b-0efd-388b-970a-2a2cdf5764e5-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13ok5cqp5/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--sixers-to-interview-mike-malone--jeff-hornacek-for-coaching-vacancy-040634116.html Warriors assistant coach Mike Malone and Jazz assistant Jeff Hornacek are candidates in the Sixers' search for a new head coach. Wed, 01 May 2013 21:06:32 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,2cdc9aca-5131-39b2-a213-e481f56c7eeb-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=12q92jcoq/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--suns-interviewing-three-gm-candidates-012104937.html The Suns are interviewing Boston's Ryan McDonough, Milwaukee's Jeff Weltman and San Antonio's Scott Layden to replace Lance Blanks as GM. Wed, 01 May 2013 18:21:03 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,8abd484e-14f1-3817-845c-f48797c93139-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13nkv4m3b/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--bucks-target-stan-van-gundy--kelvin-sampson-as-coaching-candidates-183313798.html Former Heat and Magic coach Stan Gundy is drawing interest from the Bucks as they begin their search for a new coach. Wed, 01 May 2013 11:33:13 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,70ef7d60-20d1-35d6-a6c7-b7f0f8f3ed17-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=1425j8ah8/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--patrick-beverley-returning-to-okc-as-wanted-man-after-rockets--game-4-victory-081141018.html Patrick Beverley helped extend the Rockets' season. His reward: a not-so-warm reception from Thunder fans, who aren't too happy with his role in ending Russell Westbrook's season. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:11:40 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,0cbed55f-c1eb-3e07-8c29-a256aea4d10c-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13nrgvfbb/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--jason-collins-showed-his-toughness-long-before-announcing-he-s-gay-193816091.html From his longtime former coach to others who know him, everyone agrees: Jason Collins has the strength needed to be pro sports' first openly gay active player. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:38:15 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,c988f9fa-3405-3285-a6c7-c559d7740d37-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13i8htgqd/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--adreian-payne-passes-on-nba-draft-to-return-to-michigan-state-185437527.html The Spartans should contend for the national championship next season with both Adreian Payne and Gary Harris returning. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:54:36 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,7c29ccc3-746c-3446-bc1b-263a667bd596-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=14131k2nt/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--solo-act--kevin-durant-carries-thunder-without-russell-westbrook-by-his-side-082422151.html Russell Westbrook isn't returning for the Thunder in these playoffs. Kevin Durant knows he'll have to do more heavy lifting than ever. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:24:21 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,d2180266-8a2e-36b8-8eb7-80ed7ed4a5d0-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=1498enmfj/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--patrick-beverley-didn-t-want-to-hurt-russell-westbrook--but-not-apologizing-for-play-060139676.html Patrick Beverley's collision with Russell Westbrook could leave the Thunder guard on the sidelines for the rest of the playoffs. But the Rockets rookie isn't planning on slowing down after he's come this far. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:01:38 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,73bf3542-af80-3df3-895a-ef02e8aeb054-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=147e3722t/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--thunder-guard-russell-westbrook-to-have-knee-surgery--return-this-season-uncertain-173113321.html At least for now, the Thunder will have to continue their playoff push without Russell Westbrook after he suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:31:12 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,fe10870d-a787-3d72-9def-af5488b95535-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13bpjbkk5/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--sources--shane-larkin-leaving-miami-to-enter-nba-draft-153459060.html Miami sophomore point guard Shane Larkin will enter the June NBA draft. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:34:57 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,210936c4-8e7e-3ec6-87cf-99113144fcf3-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=1390se1ut/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--nets-finalizing-contract-extension-for-gm-billy-king-180548082.html The Nets have nearing agreement on a multiyear contract extension with general manager Billy King. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:05:47 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,c9e8b425-32da-3ffe-be2d-a8787f261b93-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13p4mhh3s/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--lakers-forward-jordan-hill-available-to-play-in-game-2-against-spurs-174756083.html After a long recovery following hip surgery, Jordan Hill could return to the court for the first time in nearly four months. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:47:55 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,6548921d-16ea-3590-b41a-1842bab83799-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13hrgcvpi/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--cavaliers-need-to-give-up-dream-of-reunion-with-lebron-james-055643252.html Mike Brown is returning to Cleveland, but that doesn't mean LeBron James will follow. The Cavs should be more concerned about keeping Kyrie Irving happy. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:56:42 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,efdcc1b7-71bc-3361-a244-b6b8a9714747-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13gfnbq1f/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--mike-brown-finalizing-contract-to-return-as-cavaliers-coach-195652423.html Three after he was let go by the Cavs, Mike Brown will return to Cleveland with a five-year, $20 million contract. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:56:51 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,00becc84-8ce2-3a09-beb0-650354011134-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13ibdihj5/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--with-tom-thibodeau-grinding-away--bulls-even-series-with-nets-063051823.html No Derrick Rose, no problem. For Tom Thibodeau and his undermanned Bulls, the defense never rests. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:30:51 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,d7a014b8-9c68-3fe5-8c05-dabb0862fe0b-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=148aresog/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--carmelo-anthony-gets-help-from-a-couple-of-old-nets-in-knicks--victory-over-celtics-013758497.html After a career filled with playoff failure, Carmelo Anthony has realized he can't win a championship alone. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:37:57 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,f14cd964-0607-3606-ab63-7f4e4f78612a-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=14i1q7iai/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--lawrence-frank-doesn-t-want-to-return-as-pistons-coach-unless-team-guarantees-contract-option-025339051.html Lawrence Frank doesn't want to enter next season as a lame-duck coach, so he told the Pistons not to bring him back unless they guarantee the 2014-15 option on his contract. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:53:38 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,3582ac71-c5fd-36b4-89c0-468060689f30-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Adrian+Wojnarowski/SIG=13b89n5dp/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--brazil-s-lucas-nogueira-has-declared-for-the-nba-draft-224857819.html Brazilian 7-footer Lucas Nogueira could be a first-round pick in this year's NBA draft. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:48:57 PDT Adrian Wojnarowski NBA urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,ca5d6764-ee68-3d0a-80d8-6d7cc67f9a22-l:1 Sat, 18 May 2013 07:44:48 PDT