NBA Rumors: Latest Rumblings Following 2016 Draft Lottery

From head coaches to high-profile prospects and risky trades, NBA rumors season has hit its peak. 

Watching the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors duke it out in the playoffs is fun. The lottery itself provided a good time and a lesson as to why betting on tanking isn’t such a good idea, not after the order landed exactly as the odds suggested. 

But there’s nothing more entertaining than the rumor mill, which provides a peek into what might just be impossible. Here, everyone is a contender with a shot at a big move.

Here’s a look at the latest rumblings and what they could mean for the future of the Association.

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The common thought, clearly now incorrect, was that New York Knicks president Phil Jackson would hire one of his guys like Kurt Rambis for new head coach and call it a day.

Then Jeff Hornacek’s name popped up.

Conventional wisdom suggested Jackson was simply making the process look like a fair fight, a way to keep everyone pleased before getting what he wanted.

He did, but way out of left field, according to Bleacher Report’s Howard Beck:

Breaking: Knicks will hire Jeff Hornacek as head coach, per NBA source.

— Howard Beck (@HowardBeck) May 18, 2016

On Hornacek-Knicks: It’s “as close as humanly possible,” per source, tho not official. Deal is expected soon, barring any unforeseen snags.

— Howard Beck (@HowardBeck) May 18, 2016

CBSSports.com’s Ken Berger echoed the suggestion that the deal isn’t complete just yet:

Contract negotiations between the Knicks and Hornacek have not yet begun, source says.

— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) May 19, 2016

Hornacek taking the gig would very much be a surprise.

Not all surprises are bad, though the move is sure to get hit with plenty of scrutiny. Hornacek led the Phoenix Suns for a few years, at one point tallying 48 wins and landing behind Gregg …

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