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Posts Tagged ‘coach’

Sixers coach Jordan brushes off speculation about future

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 20:15

Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan says he's not worried about a newspaper report stating he could be fired soon. The Philadelphia Inquirer, citing unidentified sources, reported on Tuesday that Comcast-Spectator was ready to fire Jordan, likely after his first season with the team is complete. The 76ers are 23-40 heading into Wednesday ...

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Gentry adds Shumate to Phoenix Suns staff

Monday, August 24, 2009 21:37

John Shumate will join Alvin Gentry's coaching staff with the Phoenix Suns. The team announced on Monday that Shumate would be the Suns' fourth assistant coach. He had been in the Suns scouting department for all but one of the last eight years. Phoenix drafted Shumate out of Notre Dame as the ...

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Spain trip to delay Wolves’ coaching search

Monday, July 20, 2009 22:12

Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn says he hopes to begin the second round of interviews to fill the team's coaching vacancy this weekend. The process is being delayed by a trip to Spain. Kahn headed there on Monday to try and help Ricky Rubio negotiate a buyout of his contract with ...

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The Finals coaches: It’s distinguished vs. disheveled

Thursday, June 4, 2009 8:59

There are roughly 2,200 miles between Los Angeles and Orlando. That doesn't begin to describe the gap separating Phil Jackson and Stan Van Gundy. They're both head coaches in the NBA Finals. But that's where the ...

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D’Antoni draws cheers in return to Phoenix

Tuesday, December 16, 2008 23:42

The fans stood and cheered Monday night when Mike D'Antoni was introduced as coach of the New York Knicks. The cheering didn't stop until the lights were turned out in preparation for the introduction of the Suns team that is far different than the one he coached for four-plus seasons. "They're a ...

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Interim coaches are the new black

Monday, December 15, 2008 9:10

Team off to a slow start? Want to spice things up? Or do you just want to keep up with the NBA Joneses? Then pick up an interim coach. With five coaches fired since the start of the season, it seems ...

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Timberwolves fire Wittman; McHale to coach team

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 23:52

Randy Wittman was fired as coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, two days after an embarrassing 23-point loss at home to the last-place Los Angeles Clippers. Kevin McHale took over as coach, leaving his job as the club's vice president of basketball operations. The young team has a 4-15 record ...

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