Coaches

NBA coaches know they're hired to be fired

Orlando Sentinel (Free subscription) | 10 hours ago

Stan Van Gundy is going to get shoved out the door by the Magic.

Carlisle introduced as Mavericks coach

ABS CBN (Free subscription) | yesterday

DALLAS, Texas - Rick Carlisle was introduced as the Mavericks' coach Wednesday, four days after inking a four-year contract with the National Basketball Association club.

• Carlisle vows to pick up pace of Mavericks' offense - ESPN
• Carlisle introduced as Mavs coach - Arizona Republic

Racism Not an Issue in Firing of NBA Coaches

Newswise (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008

Race is not a factor in the firing of NBA coaches, although white coaches with losing records had somewhat longer tenures before being fired than African-American coaches with more losses than wins, a new study shows.

• Racism not an issue in firing of NBA coaches - Eurekalert
• Racism not an issue in firing of NBA coaches, study - Physorg

NBA Notes: Knicks introduce D'Antoni as new coach

Deseret Morning News (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008

The New York Knicks introduced Mike D'Antoni as their new coach Tuesday, hoping his high-scoring brand of basketball will turn around a team with seven straight losing seasons.

Long Night of the Living Dead

With Malice... (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago

(or ‘NBA folk that look like they're from a horror movie’) Ok, in the midst of the Conference Semi-finals, time for a bit of levity. Really respect all of these guys, but sheesh… they are some scary dudes. A quite a few of the NBA coaches/players out there look like they've stepped out of a George [...]

Kelvin Sampson Put That Buyout to Good Use

The FanHouse - NCAAbasketball (Free subscription) | yesterday

Filed under: Indiana Basketball , Big Ten Basketball , NCAA Basketball Coaches Sure Kelvin Sampson may be heading to the NBA and Milwaukee as an assistant coach, but you know he wants to be head coach. Maybe in the pros or more likely back in the college ranks where he has excelled. Of course, to do that, he has to withstand the NCAA scrutiny for his second go-round of NCAA phone...

Curran: Rondo can be Celtics' savior if allowed to be

MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | yesterday

Curran: It's time for Celtics coach Doc Rivers to hand the keys to point guard Rajon Rondo and say, "I’m going to bed. Be home at a decent hour. And I’ll be checking for dents in the morning."

D'Antoni vows to turn Knicks into winners

Japan Times (Free subscription) | yesterday

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks introduced Mike D'Antoni as their new coach Tuesday, hoping his high-scoring brand of basketball will turn around a team with seven straight losing seasons.

The Second Rookies Trump the First

The Wages of Wins Journal (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008

Most awards in the NBA are determined by the sportswriters. The lone exceptions are the All-Defensive and All-Rookie teams. Each of these is determined by NBA coaches. The All-Rookie team appears to be fairly simple. This year there were 64 players who began their NBA careers. From this pool of talent, each coach selects five players [...]

Knicks have a new leader

Susan Polgar Chess Blog (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008

KNICKS NAME MIKE D'ANTONI HEAD COACH Veteran coach brings impressive winning resume to New York For the complete press conference transcript click here . For OnDemand coverage of the press conference click here . NEW YORK, May 13, 2008 - New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced yesterday that Mike D'Antoni has been named the 24th head coach in the franchise's...

Knicks introduce D'Antoni

The Anniston Star Online (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008

NEW YORK — Mike D'Antoni is bringing his high-scoring brand of basketball to a Knicks team that seems ill-suited to run it. No matter. The former Phoenix Suns coach figures he'll come up with something that works.

D'Antoni confident he can adapt high-scoring style to create winning Knicks

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008

Mike D'Antoni is bringing his high-scoring brand of basketball to a New York Knicks team that seems ill-suited to run it.

• Knicks Introduce 'Proven Winner' D'Antoni - Chicago news
• Knicks introduce Mike D'Antoni as new head coach - Examiner
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Mike D'Antoni says up-tempo style should suit Knicks

Reuters (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni said on Tuesday there are many ways to win basketball games but that he preferred the up-tempo, run-and-gun style he fashioned in Phoenix with the Suns.

Horford, Durant lead All-Rookie team

Fox News (Free subscription) | 05/13/2008

Al Horford and Rookie of the Year Kevin Durant headlined the NBA All-Rookie team announced Tuesday. Atlanta's Horford was the only unanimous choice with 58 votes, followed by Seattle's Durant with 57 in balloting by the league's head coaches. Houston's Luis Scola (53), Los Angeles Clippers forward Al Thornton (48) and Seattle's Jeff Green (43) also made the first team. Horford ranked first among...

Knicks introduce D'Antoni as new coach

Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 05/13/2008

The New York Knicks introduced Mike D'Antoni as their new coach Tuesday, hoping his high-scoring brand of basketball will turn around a team with seven straight losing seasons.