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Milwaukee appoint Larry Drew
The Milwaukee Bucks (USA, NBA) have appointed Larry Drew as their new head coach after he agreed a three year contract with the franchise with an option for a fourth. The American is coming off a three year stay as the head coach of the Atlanta Hawks where he led the team to second place…
Read MoreNBA Globalization in-depth
The Toronto Raptors have named Masai Ujiri as the new franchise General Manager. The Nigerian-born former player further highlights the globalization of the NBA. Fresh from being named the NBA’s Executive of the Year for his work with the Denver Nuggets as Executive Vice-President of Basketball Operations, Ujiri will now run the day-to-day operations of…
Read MoreGallinari’s return pushed back
The Denver Nuggets’ Italian forward Danilo Gallinari has confirmed he will be out for longer than expected as he recovers from a torn ACL. The
Read MoreMalone, new King in Sacramento
Former Golden State Warriors assistant coach Michael Malone has agreed to be the Sacramento Kings’ new head coach. He signed a four-year deal worth a total of $9 million, with the fourth year being the team’s option. Mike comes from a coaching pedigree. He is the son of former NBA coach Brendan Malone. To his…
Read MoreNBA: Game 5 goes to the Heat, go up 3-2
The Miami Heat used a huge third quarter over the Indiana Pacers to move ahead 3-2 in the best-of-seven series in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals with a 90:79 victory at American Airlines Arena in Miami on Thursday. LeBron James led the Heat with 30 points, including 16 in the third 12. Paul George has…
Read MoreMike Budenholzer is Hawks’ new head coach
Long-time San Antonio Spurs assistant coach, Mike Budenholzer, has been hired by the Atlanta Hawks as their new head coach. He has been an assistant coach for the Spurs since 1997, a total of 16 seasons, making him part of four of the team’s NBA Championships (99, 03, 05, 07). He’s been training under Gregg…
Read MoreNBA: Pacers take Game 4, knot series at 2
The Indiana Pacers jumped out to a quick lead in Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals and held on through the end to pick up a 99:92 win in the Bankers Life Fieldhouse to draw even in the series two games all. LeBron James fouled out with a minute to play just after…
Read MoreBojan Bogdanovic heading to the NBA?
Bosnian shooting guard Bojan Bogdanovic (203 cm) is set for the NBA next season with the Brooklyn Nets. Reports today suggest that Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov will buyout the players contract with European club Fenerbache Ulker Istanbul (Turkey, TBL, Euroleague) where he played 21 Euroleague games this season and averaged 15.9ppg, 1.5rpg, and 1.2apg. Bojan…
Read MoreSteve Clifford to coach Charlotte Bobcats
Former Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Steve Clifford has agreed to terms with the Charlotte Bobcats and is slated to sign a three-year, $6 million contract to be their new head coach. The third year is a team option. He is replacing Mike Dunlap, who was fired in April. This is Clifford’s first time at…
Read MoreNBA: Spurs sweep Grizzlies, now wait for East
Tony Parker dropped 37 Monday as the San Antonio Spurs put the finishing touches on the NBA Western Conference Finals with an 86:93 Game 4 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, in Memphis. The win means that the Spurs win the series in four straight and now wait until the NBA Finals start on June 6th.…
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