Heat assistant David Fizdale formally named coach of the Memphis Grizzlies: Rather than waiting until Tuesday's introductory press conference, the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday formally named Miami Heat assistant coach David Fizdale as their head coach. The announcement included Fizdale's first comment on moving on from Erik Spoelstra's staff after eight seasons in South Florida, including the past two as assistant head coach. -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Have playoffs proven enriching for Whiteside?: In the midst of Bismack Biyombo mania in Raptors-Cavaliers, at a moment when Serge Ibaka was ruling the middle in Thunder-Warriors, Hassan Whiteside decided it was time to send out a reminder five weeks in advance of his free agency.