Rumors

Raptors newly-appointed coach was watching Jonas Valanciunas playing for Lithuanian national team in Budapest where he confirmed that he wanted to hire Jasikevicius as his top assistant, as Lithuanian media 24sec reported. “I called him – we talked for a long time“, Nurse said. “I was almost ready to take a trip to Lithuania, but he was working in the LKL finale series at that time. So, we talked through FaceTime to know each other better“, stated the Raptors coach. “I like him very much. However, I could not possibly persuade him to leave Kaunas, he has unfinished business there“, admitted Nurse.

EuroHoops.net

Overheard in a somber locker room was one player, Robin Lopez, talking in a hush with agent Arn Tellem about his summer plans which includes some weddings and a trip to Budapest and Prague. In another corner, Nic Batum sat by himself and stared off, so frozen in thought that I asked him if he was alright. Batum nodded.

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