D'Antoni and Kerr: Old Fashioned Western Stand-off

D'Antoni Gets Permission to Talk to Knicks

Posted 5/5/2008 on Posting and Toasting: Front Page Posts

With thanks to our good friends at Bright Side of the Sun , KTAR in Arizona is reporting that Mike D'Antoni has been granted permission to talk to the Knicks and Bulls about vacant coaching positions. D'Antoni was previously denied permission to speak with any team, Suns GM Steve Kerr told KTAR last week. Kerr and owner Robert Sarver met with D'Antoni for a lunch meeting on Friday ...

D’Antoni’s Departure From Phoenix Could Be Rapidly Approaching

Posted 5/5/2008 on Slam Dunk Central

The Associated Press reported Sunday night that Phoenix Suns Team President and General Manager Steve Kerr told a Phoenix Radio station that he has granted permission for Suns coach Mike D’Antoni to talk with other NBA franchises that currently have coaching vacancies. Kerr told Phoenix ESPN affiliate KTAR-Radio AM-620 that he has given D’Antoni permission to talk with New ...

Oddly Timed Shaq Assessment From Kerr

Posted 5/2/2008 on CelticsBlog - NBA Section

It had seemed to me that Steve Kerr had done a masterful job playing the PR game in the wake of the Suns' acquisition of Shaquille O'Neal earlier in the season. He initially declined to mention that his coach had (reportedly) pushed for the trade and that he was the last one to sign off. Instead, Kerr kept the front unified and admitted that he knew he'd look like a genius if the trade ...

The Mike D'Antoni Saga Might-Get-Fired Saga Will Drag on Into the Weekend

Posted 5/1/2008 on FanHouse

If that headline seems negative, it's only because I think that if Steve Kerr doesn't plan on keeping Mike D'Antoni as head coach of the Phoenix Suns -- and that's t he way I'm leaning right now -- then why lead him on? On the other hand, he's already gotten D'Antoni to wave his hand and claim the Shaquille O'Neal trade, so with the Daddy on the hook for another $20 million next year, maybe ...

Suns’ Kerr: D’Antoni Not Fleeing Phoenix Just Yet

Posted 5/1/2008 on SPORTSbyBROOKS

Phoenix GM Steve Kerr is trying to squash rumors that Mike D’Antoni is already on his way out as Suns head coach. Paul Coro of the ARIZONA REPUBLIC reports that Mike & the management plan to meet before the weekend to discuss the Suns’ situation. Steve spoke out about the D’Antoni dilemma after hearing the coach was reportedly already removed: (more…)  ...

Next Coach: Avery

Posted 4/30/2008 on Fire Steve Kerr

Steve Kerr and Avery Johnson will make a great team. Spurs West rising.

LEAVE STEVE KERR ALONE!

Posted 4/30/2008 on Fire Steve Kerr

HE’S A HUMAN!

Posted 4/30/2008 on Fire Steve Kerr

Steve Kerr is the enemy. On National t.v. he was seen on the court at the AT&T center before the game talking and laughing with 3 of the Spurs. Also if I remember correctly, he was the annoucer last year that said repeadly that the 2 suns players would or should be suspended for the next game. Thanks for the attetion Steve!!!! Nothing was said this year during the Boston and Atlanta game ...

Jack McCallum, Wrong About D'Antoni? Pssh

Posted 4/30/2008 on FanHouse

There has been a current of pushback against Jack McCallum's SI blockbluster today , with Steve Kerr offering up statements like " There's no truth to that " when asked about Mike D'Antoni 's impending departure. Kerr (and local beat writers ) want to make it seem like McCallum's story is errant, like it's a Peter Vescey invention . But isn't the identity of McCallum's source plainly ...

ESPN Mike D’Antoni’s Future In Doubt In Phoenix ? Not According To Steve Kerr

Posted 4/30/2008 on Slam Dunk Central

Suns' Kerr Issues Statement on D'Antoni

Published 5/5/2008 on NBA.com: News

The Phoenix Suns President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Steve Kerr issued the following statement. "As we have continued to convey, we value Mike D'Antoni as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns and would like him to continue leading ...

Mike D'Antoni to Meet With Suns Management Friday

Published 5/2/2008 on NBA.com: News

Paul Coro of the ARIZONA REPUBLIC writes "Suns coach Mike D'Antoni will meet today with General Manager Steve Kerr and Managing Partner Robert Sarver with hopes that they can come to an accord that will keep D'Antoni as coach. That hope was stated ...

Suns GM Kerr says he wants D'Antoni back (AP)

Published 4/30/2008 on Yahoo! Sports - NBA News

The Phoenix Suns' window of opportunity to win an NBA title under coach Mike D'Antoni may have slammed shut with their first-round playoff loss to San Antonio. General manager Steve Kerr acknowledged differences with the coach but insisted on ...