Nate McMillan: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Would You Rehire Nate McMillan as Portland’s Next Coach?

If the Blazers were in the market, could an old friend make a new impression? The Portland Trail Blazers are stocked with young, unproven players, an eclectic group with promise but little cohesion.

NBA News / Basketball Network / December 30

'If I was healthy, we could have beaten the Bulls' - Nate McMillan reflects on his potential impact in the 1996 NBA Finals

The 1996 NBA Finals was a weird one. The Chicago Bulls seemed to have the series wrapped up, but the Seattle Supersonics rallied to take two games and add some drama.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 12

Phil Handy Issues Emotional Statement After End Of 5-Year Tenure With The Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have gone through four coaches since 2018, but Phil Handy has been a constant in the locker room since Frank Vogel was hired in 2019.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / July 7

LeBron James ‘excited’ about hirings of Nate McMillan, Scott Brooks

While training with Team USA, LeBron James discussed his excitement with the coaching staff JJ Redick and the Lakers are building. Typically, July is a month of rest and time away from the game for LeBron James.

NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 4

Former Indiana Pacers head coach Nate McMillan reportedly joining Los Angeles Lakers, Frank Vogel out in Phoenix

Former Indiana Pacers head coach Nate McMillan is joining the Los Angeles Lakers as a top assistant coach, according to a report from ESPN. McMillan was the lead assistant in Indiana from 2013 to 2016 under Frank Vogel, then he became the head coach for the next four seasons.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / July 4

Watch: Assistant Coaches Nate McMillan & Scott Brooks Fought As Players

From the moment JJ Redick was hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, there was talk about wanting experienced, former head coaches as top assistants on his staff.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 4

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NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / July 4

New Lakers Assistants Scott Brooks and Nate McMillan Once Scuffled During Playing Days

The Los Angeles Lakers are hiring Scott Brooks and Nate McMillan to serve as J.J. Redick's top two assistants. Redick, a rookie coach who poked fun at his own inexperience at his introductory press conference, will have two top assistant coaches with actual head coaching experience, and lots of it.

NBA News / Pack Insider / July 3

Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick Hires Former NC State Guard Nate McMillan

Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick has hired former NC State Guard Nate McMillan as an Assistant Coach. McMillan has been a coach in the NBA since 1998, serving as a Head Coach for 19 seasons previously (Seattle, Portland, Indiana & Atlanta), with a record of 760-668.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 3

Which Former Trail Blazers Coach Would You Hire Back?

Stotts or McMillan: which would be better for this young team? The NBA’s California franchises have made news in the last 24 hours, scooping up a pair of former Portland Trail Blazers head coaches as assistants.

NBA News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Former Hawks head coach to join JJ Redick’s Lakers staff

According to Adrian Wojnarowski, former Hawks head coach Nate McMillan is joining JJ Redick‘s Lakers staff. McMillan was with the Hawks under Lloyd Pierce then took over in the middle of the 2020-2021 season when Pierce was fired.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / July 3

Lakers Sign Bronny James To 4-Year, $7.9 Million Contract; Hire Nate McMillan And Scott Brooks As Assistant Coaches

The Los Angeles Lakers made significant moves in the offseason, signing Bronny James to a four-year, $7.9 million contract as per Shams Charania, and hiring

NBA News / Field Level Media / July 3

Report: Lakers hiring assistants Scott Brooks, Nate McMillan

The Los Angeles Lakers are adding a ton of experience to first-time head coach JJ Redick's staff. ESPN reported Wednesday that longtime head coaches Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks are coming aboard as Redick's top assistants for 2024-25.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 3

Nate McMillan & Scott Brooks Hired As Top Assistants On JJ Redick’s Staff

After the Los Angeles Lakers announced the hiring of JJ Redick, they made it clear that they wanted at least two former head coaches on his staff to make up for his lack of experience.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3

Lakers add two ex-head coaches to JJ Redick’s staff

The Lakers have been determined to surround Redick with an experienced coaching staff, and they accomplished that with two hires they made on Wednesday.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 3

Lakers Hiring Nate McMillan, Scott Brooks As Assistant Coaches

The Los Angeles Lakers are adding veteran coaches to help out first-timer JJ Redick. Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, those coaches are Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks, each of whom brings a boatload of NBA experience, both as former players and head coaches.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 3

Lakers add pair of former head coaches to staff

The Lakers plan to hire a couple of veteran head coaches to be the top assistants on J.J. Redick‘s staff.

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NBA News / Pack Insider / June 8

NC State has had 5 Players Advance to the NBA Finals

Tomorrow night the Celtics and the Mavericks will play Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals. While no former NC State players are playing in the NBA Finals this year, 5 former Wolfpack players have played in the Championship series in the past.

Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / February 21, 2023

Nate McMillan's firing shows disarray in Hawks organization

The Hawks have replaced their general manager and three top executives. Now, they've also fired the head coach. McMillan's firing is just the next dramatic event in what's been a chaotic, disappointing season for the Hawks.

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