By Darryn Albert | Last updated 7/9/21
The Washington Wizards’ next head coach could be somebody who is younger than some of their players.
Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports reported this week that Charlotte Hornets assistant Ronald Nored recently had a second interview with the Wizards for their head coaching vacancy. Nored, who is only 31 years old, previously was reported as close to joining Rick Carlisle’s staff in Indiana. Haynes’ report seems to indicate that Nored could now be gaining traction for the Wizards job.
Nored has been an assistant for the Hornets since 2018. He also previously worked in player development for the Boston Celtics as well as served as the head coach of the Long Island Nets, Brooklyn’s G League team.
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The one-time Concord Spiders boys basketball star is there, and thatâs all that matters.
Itâs perhaps the oldest cliché in sports, but not many people expected Alexander to be there.
Yes, heâd had an outstanding college career at Creighton University, being named first-team All-Big East and earning at least one All-American honor last season. But against the advice of many, he declared for the NBA Draft with a year of eligibility remaining.
Even after the pre-draft evaluation process, Alexander was told by the experts that he probably wouldnât be drafted. And if he were to get picked, it wouldnât be until late in the second round.
Despite enduring plenty of
Bradley Beal trade speculation before and during the 2020/21 season, the
Wizards never wavered on their stated plan to build around Beal. And the All-Star guard didn’t force the team’s hand by asking to be dealt, even after a dismal first two-thirds of the season that saw Washington get off to a 17-32 start.
Still, with the Wizards out of the playoff – and play-in – picture in early April, it looked like it might just be a matter of time until the team had to start seriously considering major offseason changes to the roster, the coaching staff, and even the front office. But a 17-6 finish to the regular season and a win in their second play-in game gave the Wizards a glimmer of hope heading into the summer, even if their playoff run was short-lived.