What happened: Detroit Pistons adviser Dwane Casey has emerged as a head coaching candidate for BC Roma SPQR. The Italian club was recently co-founded by former Dallas Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson alongside Luka Doncic.

Why it matters: BC Roma SPQR is currently in the running for the Rome bid in NBA Europe, which is scheduled to launch in the 2027-28 season. Casey previously coached Detroit, Toronto and Minnesota before moving into a front-office advisory role for Pistons owner Tom Gores.

What to watch: The Italian organization will navigate its upcoming EuroCup schedule while finalizing its push for the NBA Europe expansion bid.