And-Ones: Warriors’ Interest in Todd Golden, FIBA World Cup Hosts, Nadir Hifi’s NBA Ambition, Ballmer Letter on Sanberg Case
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Warriors monitoring Todd Golden
The Golden State Warriors are expected to consider University of Florida head coach Todd Golden if Steve Kerr steps away from the bench, Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor said on his podcast earlier this week. O’Connor cited Golden’s existing relationship with the Lacob family. Golden, however, told reporters on Wednesday that he intends to remain in Gainesville, saying he is “definitely planning on coaching the Gators.”
Draymond Green helps sway Thomas Haugh
Forward Thomas Haugh chose to return to Florida for his senior season after speaking with Warriors veteran Draymond Green, head coach Golden revealed. The conversation, arranged by Warriors rookie and former Gator Will Richard, gave Haugh—viewed as a potential 2026 lottery pick—perspective on the NBA and college life, convincing him he had one last chance to enjoy campus while the league would “be there” later.
FIBA names 2030–31 World Cup sites
FIBA confirmed that Tokyo will stage the 2030 Women’s Basketball World Cup, while France will host the men’s edition in 2031 with games scheduled for Paris, Lyon, and Lille.
Nadir Hifi eyes NBA contract
Paris Basketball guard Nadir Hifi told Le Parisien he hopes to sign with an NBA club this offseason. The 23-year-old went undrafted in 2023, captured the 2024-25 EuroLeague Rising Star award, and finished this season as the competition’s third-leading scorer at 18.9 points per game.
Ballmer, NBA submit letters ahead of Sanberg sentencing
As Aspiration co-founder Joseph Sanberg awaits sentencing, both the NBA and Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer sent letters to the federal judge overseeing the case, ESPN’s Baxter Holmes reported. The league’s investigative attorney said Sanberg’s cooperation “substantially assisted” the probe into the Clippers’ ties with Aspiration. Ballmer’s counsel wrote that Sanberg “flagrantly defrauded” the owner out of $60 million and asked the court to weigh long-term reputational damage during sentencing.
Source: Hoops Rumors
