With the Brooklyn Nets firing their head coach Avery Johnson yesterday, point guard Deron Williams saw his reputation as a coach killer increase. First there was Williams' influence forcing legendary leader Jerry Sloan into retirement, and now the Johnson situation. Williams now seems like a NBA version of Steve Buscemi's character in "Billy Madison" who had a "people to kill" … [Read more...] about Nets Deron Williams: more diva than superstar these days?
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Who will coach the Wolves?
By Andy Weise Who would have thought a month ago the general public would be more curious about the Timberwolves than the Pistons? Thanks to new President of Basketball Operations David Kahn, the T’Wolves have filled headlines with a major pre-draft trade that landed international star Ricky Rubio. While the Rubio situation figures to be an on-going situation throughout the … [Read more...] about Who will coach the Wolves?
Who’s the Next Pistons Coach?
By H. Jose Bosch I can’t say I was shocked when I first learned ex-Pistons coach Michael Curry was fired. But the first thought that went through my mind was, why now, especially with the free agency period looming? Then it dawned on me: Joe Dumars knows exactly what he’s doing and he probably already has a new coach lined up. At least I can only hope. I mean I did trust … [Read more...] about Who’s the Next Pistons Coach?