NBA Rumors Roundup: Utah Jazz willing to discuss a trade for 3-time All-Star, Portland Trail Blazers looking at All-Star level guards and more | 8th June, 2022

Danny Ainge is quickly moving on from Quin Snyder with a list of head-coaching candidates

The Utah Jazz front office will do an expansive search for their new head coach. [Photo: TSLT]

NBA life goes on for the Utah Jazz without Quin Snyder. A few days after CEO Danny Ainge reported Snyder’s decision to step down, Utah is starting the search for a new head coach.

Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim MacMahon published a report on how Ainge’s head coaching search has proceeded:

“The Utah Jazz have received permission to interview several assistant coaches in their search for Quin Snyder’s replacement. The list includes New York Knicks associate head coach Johnnie Bryant, Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Charles Lee and Boston Celtics assistant coaches Will Hardy and Joe Mazzulla.”

Utah also intends to interview Jazz assistant coach Alex Jensen and former Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts.”

The report doesn’t indicate who the Jazz will interview first, but it’s a guarantee that Hardy and Mazzulla could be the last ones. Both are heavily involved in the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors.

Ainge promised Utah Jazz fans an expansive search and will have no definite time frame to complete the process.

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Cameron Johnson could get a rookie extension and a bigger role next season for the Phoenix Suns

Cameron Johnson could get a rookie contract extension from the Phoenix Suns. [Photo: NBA.com]

Reigning NBA Head Coach of the Year Monty Williams has repeatedly sung Cameron Johnson’s praises this season. The 25-year-old forward has played a key role off the bench for the Phoenix Suns, finishing third in the Sixth Man of the Year voting.

Duane Rankin gave an insight into how the Suns could proceed with contract negotiations involving the former North Carolina standout:

“The Suns have placed a high priority on player development under Williams. So giving Johnson a rookie extension seems likely…Can’t see the Suns paying Johnson same as Bridges, but he would likely get $15 million a season for sure, if not close to $20 million.”

Cam Johnson could be a long-term prospect at the power forward spot if Jae Crowder leaves after next season. Monty Williams gave Johnson several playoff starts when NBA All-Star guard Devin Booker was sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Johnson’s three-point shooting (42.5%) will be invaluable if he keeps developing. He has played in each of his three seasons since being drafted by the Phoenix Suns.