The Cavaliers appointed John Beilein as their new head coach, Kristaps Porzingis was attacked and wounded at a night club, so check out the most interesting news around the Association on May 13, 2019.
John Beilein signed a five-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers | ESPN
Former Michigan coach John Beilein decided to leave NCAA and agree to a five-year deal to become the Cleveland Cavaliers head coach. Beilein, 66, led the Michigan Wolverines to four Big Ten tournament and regular-season titles and two Final Fours in the previous 12 years at their helm. He will replace Larry Drew who finished the season with a 19-63 record so the Cavaliers will have a 14 percent chance to get the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA draft lottery.
It's official.
Welcome to Cleveland, Coach Beilein!
DETAILS: https://t.co/r8hQ52nCKX pic.twitter.com/pijJ1jzP6s
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) May 13, 2019
Kristaps Porzingis involved in bloody wrangle in his home town | ESPN
The Dallas Mavericks’ superstar Kristaps Porzingis was involved in a bloody wrangle at the night club in his home town of Liepaja, Latvia, over the weekend. Reportedly, Porzingis was attacked by a man who hit him with a chair because he was upset with Kristaps’ trade from the Knicks. You can check out the video that went viral, showing Porzingis’ gash.
Porzingis reportedly got jumped in his hometown of Latvia 😳#EbroInTheMorning #FlashingLights pic.twitter.com/jt9CJUF83i
— EBRO In The Morning (@EBROINTHEAM) May 13, 2019
Suns forward Josh Jackson arrested in Florida | Arizona Sports
The Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson was arrested at the Rolling Loud music festival in Miami Gardens, Florida, and he’s charged with resisting arrest and escape. Jackson wanted to enter the VIP area without a proper pass, and this is not the first time he attracts the attention of the court. The 4th overall pick in 2017 NBA Draft tallied 11.5 points and 4.4 rebounds this past season.
SLATER SCOOP: Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson was arrested at Rolling Loud music festival in Miami Gardens.
Jackson tried to enter VIP area many times without proper pass, source says.
After cops handcuffed him, he ran away.
He's charged with escape and resisting arrest. pic.twitter.com/Km8vVNrKQe
— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) May 13, 2019
Joel Embiid wants coach Brett Brown to stay | NBC Sports
After some speculation that Brett Brown’s job is at risk due to a second-round exit from the postseason, Joel Embiid defended his head coach. Embiid stated that Brown is an amazing coach who did a great job, and it all comes down to the players at the end of the day.
To Brett Brown’s players, the notion of his job security being a concern is ludicrous, and they were not shy about expressing that opinion at Monday's exit interviews.
Here's what the players had to say in his defense.https://t.co/15hHzQptvw
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) May 13, 2019
Michael Porter Jr. will play for the Nuggets in Summer League | NBA.com
The Denver Nuggets’ forward Michael Porter Jr. stated he’s pain-free and ready to play in 2019 Summer League. The 14th overall pick from the 2018 NBA Draft missed his entire rookie season with a back injury and will be a great reinforcement for the Nuggets’ young core.
BREAKING: Michael Porter Jr. said he’s healthy is cleared to play in Summer League, per @msinger 🔥 pic.twitter.com/H3pvYpP3Wh
— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) May 13, 2019
