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

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

What to watch: The club will finalize its coaching search as it prepares for its EuroCup campaign this season.