Published 4/30/2008
by Michael Lee
at Wizards Insider
SI.com is reporting that Phoenix Suns Coach Mike D'Antoni won't return next season after the San Antonio Spurs eliminated his team last night, 92-87. It was the third time in four years that the Spurs have knocked the Suns out of postseason and D'Antoni has reportedly lost the support within the organization - most notably from owner Robert Sarver and general manager Steve Kerr. If that's the case, D'Antoni won't have to wait too long...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.
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