What’s the result of the playoffs continuing – more coaches on the hot seat and players looking forward to the offseason! This edition of News and Rumors has both!
Playoff Loser Coaching News

Mike Woodson – The Hawks coach is no longer going to be the Hawks’ coach as we expected. After the team was swept by the Magic, the speculation began that Woodson would not return due to not reaching their expectations. Well, just four days later, the organization announced he would not return as coach next season due to his …

….and then there were 4.
After a very interesting conference semifinals, which saw three sweeps and the end of the reign for a ‘king’. Looking toward the next round, we can expect more competition and possibly some more surprises. If there is even one sweep, it would be absolutely shocking based on what we’ve seen so far.
At this point, there isn’t much to preview. We know these teams very well, and these teams know each other even better. I do have a question for each team as we move to the …

Before the opening round of the playoffs, Lakers coach Phil Jackson had some words toward opponent Kevin Durant and the officials that he gets extra calls as a superstar. Jackson got fined by the NBA and the Lakers beat Durant’s Thunder. I guess it was worth it…

Now, before the conference finals against the Suns, the Zen Master has another target – Steve Nash. Here are Jackson’s comments on the two-time MVP in regard to preparing for him in Lakers’ practice:
“Yeah, because you can’t carry the ball like he does in …

Disclaimer: I am a HUGE LeBron hater. With that said, read my thoughts on LeBron, and what I truly believe the Cavs did wrong in the Eastern Conference Semifinals against Boston. It’s not 100% biased either (maybe just 95% biased, haha).

After watching Game 6 of the Cavs/Celtics series, ask me if I’m happy:
You: Shooter, are you happy?
Me (Shooter): YES!!
Ok, now that we’ve cleared up that, let’s take a look at what the Cavs did wrong to go home much earlier than they thought.

Before the season started, the Cavs decided they …

This edition of News and Rumors will be of the extended tidbit sort. Here are a few topics that have come up within the last few days with the opinion of Shooter – the most important opinion of all!
New Jersey Nets Basketball: It’s More Than Just a Russian Owner

Why not start with my favorite team, the New Jersey Nets. Now I know I don’t have much to brag about (and by much, I mean anything), but the Nets have a future. This future is definitely brighter than it is now – …

The views expressed in this post are of mine, and do not necessarily represent the views of the rest of the NBAToday.net staff. Enjoy!
I’ve heard many times that it is rarely wise to discuss religion or politics with people, so as not to offend them. I pretty much live by this statement, because I feel like a lot of times, debates of these matters turn heated and lead nowhere.

With that being said, I still LOVE the Suns wearing the “Los Suns” jersey’s for their playoff game tonight. In Arizona, controversial …

The offseason isn’t even here, and yet we have coaching news galore! Check out this edition of News and Rumors for a little news and a lot of rumor. JUNE JUBILATION!

Better Late Than Never?
It was never official… Not even back in December when his firing seemed imminent, not even in March when he got into a fight with his VP, but Vinny Del Negro has now officially been fired as head coach of the Bulls. Del Negro has one-year left on his three-year deal and brought the Bulls to the …