Mark Cuban wants to be first in line to talk to Jason Kidd. Cuban posted Tuesday on Twitter, "Getting ready to fly up to NYC for Free Agent meeting at 12:01," and that free agent is Kidd, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because NBA rules prevent commenting on such things.
The Detroit Pistons have fired Michael Curry as coach, the team announced Tuesday.
Carlos Boozer has reconsidered free agency, or at least put it off a year. Boozer let the Utah Jazz know on Tuesday that he will stay with the team for the final year of his contract rather than opting out and becoming a free agent — which he once said he intended to do. Boozer backed off his original statement and said when the season ended he wanted to consider all of his options.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski made it clear: He’s not going to ever be the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.