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fastbreakblog It is amazing how quickly your status can change in the NBA. He deserves the boot--the Suns were awful versus the Spurs.-
chone It's not fair that Kerr traded for Shaq and totally ruined his system, and probably the chance for the Suns to ever win a title, then made D'Antoni his sacrificial lamb.-
Ryne Nelson This report has not been confirmed. Steve Kerr, in fact, denies it. I think Phoenix knows that D'Antoni is one of the League's best coaches and will maintain him as coach next season.
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AEM "What have you done for me lately" that is what all pro sports leagues should be named. Show me the wins or I will show you the door could be another one. Sad, but true.
AEM
No More Pornstache In Phoenix
Signal to Noise —
... Sports Illustrated’s Jack McCallum is reporting that Suns coach Mike D’Antoni son’t be coming back after last night’s elimination at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of their first round series. The question is really now over whether D’Antoni will be offered a job by another team and accept or whether GM Steve Kerr and owner Robert Sarver will have to buy him out. ...
Playing it Straight on the NBA Playoffs
SportsHubLA —
... ‘08 MVP runner up Chris Paul vs. ‘07 Finals MVP Tony Parker in Round 2 is Must-See TV. The most [image] compelling one-on-one matchup in the ‘08 playoffs. Maybe the most intriguing duel in a very long time. I feel sorry for Steve Nash, who is going to end up having a Patrick Ewing/Charles Barkley ring-less NBA career. Parker turned Nash from Stevie Wonder into Stevie I Wonder What the-Heck’s Going On. Two-time MVP Nash got old before our eyes in the Spurs series. Mike D’Antoni has probably coached his last game in Phoenix . Three cracks at it with a star-studded roster, no ...
Mike D'Antoni and Avery Johnson available?
Blog a Bull —
... saw their teams bow out of the playoffs last night, and could both be fired today. Majoyenrac already started a fanpost thread on this, those thoughts are below.]
LET'S GET D'ANTONI
SI.COM is reporting that D'Antoni is leaving the Suns (I haven't had a chance to read that article--I will by half day today) but I heard news on ESPN also indicating that D'Antoni is gone from the Suns.
Here's the yet to be read article .
I know the Raptors job is soon to be open (speculation, but likely true) and ...
Not Dead Yet
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans —
... in numbers | Keeping Cool | T&G: C’s need to ground Hawks | Patriot Ledger: Celtics happy to be out of Atlanta | Hawks ruffled C’s feathers | USA Today: Rondo keeps stars aligned | SI: Spurs win | Dantoni out in Phoenix | ...
The Roundup: That Was Fast - Phoenix Suns Coach Mike D’Antoni Won’t Return Next Season
The Big Lead —
... Jack McCallum breaks the news: One night after the Spurs eliminated the Suns, coach Mike D’Antoni won’t return to Phoenix next season. (SI) ...
Suns Done, D’Antoni Too
SLAM Online —
... Jack McCallum, the man who wrote the celebrated book 07 Seconds or Less about the 2004-05 Suns, reports that the Mike D’Antoni Era in Phoenix is over. ...
First Cup: Wednesday
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Jack McCallum of Sports Illustrated: "Mike D'Antoni, the NBA's Coach of the Year for the 2004-05 season and the man credited with reinvigorating fast-break basketball in a league gone stale, will not be back to coach the Phoenix Suns for the 2008-09 season, SI.com has learned. ... One landing spot for him would seem to be Chicago, where general manager John Paxson has not yet replaced Jim Boylan, who himself replaced Scott Skiles (now in charge in Milwaukee). The Bulls underachieved this season under both coaches but would seem to have the kind of ...
What You Missed in the NBA Last Night
Three Idiots on Sports —
... 92-87, winning the series 4-1. Phoenix committed a rash of hideous, Syracuse-like 4th quarter turnovers, as the loathsome Spurs moved on. As a result, it's already being reported that Phoenix Coach Mike Dantoni is out of job. ...
A few more coaches for the Bulls to choose from
Chicago Bulls —
... When I went to bed, Rick Carlisle was still the favorite to become the Bulls next head coach. Then, this morning, I woke up to the news that Mike D’Antoni and ...
D'Antoni?
The Globe and Mail - From Deep —
... He's hired a great staff that follow his lead and generally makes what can be a stressful situation a lot of fun. His recognition was well-deserved and long over due. · So Bryan Colangelo makes clear that there is no coaching change in the works and especially – especially! – makes the point that all that rumour and speculation about any possibility that Mike D'Antoni would ever end up here is just that, rumour and speculation. “Story-telling,” he called it. And then, you know, Jack McCallum reports that D'Antoni will not be back with the Suns, citing a rift between him and ...
Reports: D’Antoni Done as Phoenix Suns Coach?
SPORTSbyBROOKS —
... reports suggest Mike D’Antoni has unleashed his last exasperated sigh at another Shaquille O’Neal turnover or failed post play by Amare Stoudemire . He could be out as Phoenix Suns coach as early as today, though no official word can be found and the multiple reports spend a lot of time referencing each other. ...
D'Antoni Apparently Done in Phoenix
The Sporting Blog —
Last night's Phoenix loss left me with all sorts of feelings: Boredom, sadness, resignation, and most of all, dread. That, with all the cards on the table and table's legs falling apart like that, this was it for the Suns. But what would change? They're stuck with Shaq. Nash is their brains and engine. Amare the emergent monster. And D'Antoni, well, he's the one who came up with the whole shebang. [image] According to big-time Suns insider Jack McCallum, it's D'Antoni who's on his way out of town : D'Antoni did not address his own situation. But sources within the ...
Phoenix: Out of Time
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... What happens now? Reports are that somebody other than D'Antoni -- that international symbol of high-octane offense, who reportedly didn't want to make his team about Amare Stoudemire's post game -- will get to figure out to what degree the Suns will defer to NBA tradition. ...
When All Glare Fizzled
freedarko.com —
[image] If you watched last night's Suns/Spurs welt-farm, you felt the omen. The Suns have not only died as an idea; they've even ceased to matter, vestigially, as the nut-case whose sober child grew into a prince. That team was just plain trounced and flummoxed, by a Spurs powerhouse that, were Phoenix the powerhouse they'd supposedly become, wouldn't have had it so glibly. And now, D'Antoni's leaving town . We can argue for days about who defined the Suns, but it comes down to D'Antoni, Nash, and either Marion or Amare. There's probably some sort of father/son/ghost thing ...
Josh Howard’s Impeccable Sense Of Timing
Can't Stop The Bleeding —
While here are conflicting reports this morning over whether or not Phoenix’s first-round flameout against San Antonio means the end of Mike D’Antoni’s run as Suns head coach, it seems just a matter of moments before Avery Johnson’s tenure in Dallas is considered in the wake of New Orleans’ 4-1 series victory over the Mavericks. The Star Telegram’s Jeff Kaplan reports the Mavs were slightly distracted facing elimination, thanks in small part to the party planning of noted weed enthusiast Josh Howard. ...
Selfish Consideration
Sactown Royalty —
... There are perhaps four NBA coaches today whom, if they were to suddenly become available, you would have to consider, regardless of whether you have a coach or not.
1. Jerry Sloan
2. Gregg Popovich
3. Phil Jackson
4. Mike D'Antoni
D'Antoni is available , apparently. Dare to dream, or snub the nose? ...
No dance partner yet
Lakers Blog —
... , both series ending in a surprisingly tidy five games and setting the stage for a summer of intrigue. Start with the coaching situation in the desert, where Sports Illustrated's Jack McCallum is reporting that Mike D'Antoni won't be back next year . Call it irreconcilable differences between a ...
Midweek Blizzard
Pacifist Viking —
... or Mike D'Antoni: you think T-Wolves fans will be complaining about first round playoff losses anytime soon? Kevin McHale should then turn full personnel control over to a donut. ...
Four-Point Play: Exit Interviews, Enter Golf Course
Courtside —
... reports that Mike D'Antoni is a goner in Phoenix , "But Toronto doesn't seem as comfortable a fit for D'Antoni as Chicago or even New York." ...
Avery Johnson Fired
Beast Mode —
... )? Cuban could have at least shown the man a little respect and given him a week. But we all know that that isn’t Mark Cuban’s way. So who is the best coach for this team now? If D’Antoni is fired like it is reported, I can see him being the perfect fit for this team. I mean they were the Suns before the Suns were the Suns. You get what I am saying? ...
Well, that didn't take long
Lakers Blog —
... Meanwhile, in Phoenix, Suns GM Steve Kerr is denying reports that Mike D'Antoni is on his way out, but that doesn't necessarily mean much given that the Jack McCallum story for SI.com that broke the news said that the Suns weren't necessarily interested in firing D'Antoni... they just won't complain if he seeks employment elsewhere. The wheel spins in the W.C. Plenty more to come on this, I'm sure. Fair to say, though, that the balance of power is now a lot different than it was a couple years back. BK
Links: Playoffs Diary Day 11
SLAM Online —
... And in Phoenix, Mike D’Antoni appears to have pulled the plug on things, leaking the news to his main man Jack McCallum that he was ready to get out of town. Meanwhile, Steve Kerr says ...
Conflicting reports on Mike D’Antoni: Will he be fired or not??
Hail Mary Jane —
... It was reported by Sport Illustrated’s Jack McCallum that Phoenix Head Coach Mike D’Antoni had been fired from the Suns after their 5 game first round loss the the San Antonio Spurs. ...
Reading is Great! Wednesday’s NBA Links
Empty the Bench —
Sports Illustrated - After another playoff letdown the Mike D’Antoni era is over in Phoenix.
The World of Isaac - His possible job opportunities (model, stunt-double, advocate, etc.).
ESPN - And while we’re at it, lets get rid of that Avery Johnson charatcer too.
Fast Break Blog - Maybe Michael Jordan needs to take some time away from basketball.
DC Sports Bog - DeShawn Stevenson has had a very, very ...
Don't Get Cozy if You Win COTY
Fan Voice: Recent Topics in The Court Reporters: The NBA.com Blog —
Posted by Rob Peterson On Tuesday, Byron Scott easily held NBA Coach of the Year award in the same hands that once effortlessly launched 12,000-plus NBA shots. The trophy is a simple and sublime sculpture of its namesake, Red Auerbach, sitting on the bench with his right hand clutching a victory cigar. The award isn't much bigger than a paperback book and can't be heavier than three or four pounds. It may not look dense, but the Coach of the Year accolade has suddenly become a weighty burden to three of Scott's predecessors. Avery Johnson, winner of the 2005-06 COTY, found himself without a job today as Dallas dismissed the man who had never won fewer than 51 games in a ...
I heart Phoenix
Arsenalist —
... Jack McCallum is reporting that Mike D’Antoni is on the outs in Phoenix which is going to make Bryan Colangelo regret saying that Mitchell is safe. If the story is true and D’Antoni is fired, there is no way Sam Mitchell will be the coach of the Raptors next year. Colangelo will convince MLSE to swallow Mitchell’s salary at the chance of hiring D’Antoni again. In Colangelo’s world where defense and rebounding always come second to racking up points, D’Antoni could conceivably be the guy that turns the Raptors into Phoenix East, something ...
When Hoiberg pulls a Tonya Harding
Some People's Kids —
... who hit the championship clinching shot against the Knicks in 1999. Johnson has a career .735 win percentage and has won 23 of those playoff games he has coached in. The "Little General" would be the perfect man for the job... I can see him barking orders at our young lineup in his raspy voice, whipping them into shape. He wouldn't be taking orders from the vice president of who gives a fuck at this point. He'd listen, but he wouldn't play the puppet. Wanna know who else may or may not be free next season? Mike D'antoni and his career .608 win percentage and ...
The Coaching Two-Step
Blazersedge —
If you’ve read the news today you know that there are reports of two coaches moving on. Avery Johnson has been officially let go by the Mavericks and Jack McCallum of SI.com is reporting that Phoenix coach Mike D’Antoni will suffer the same fate.
Obviously we have no access to the inner workings ...
Suns’ Kerr: D’Antoni Not Fleeing Phoenix Just Yet
SPORTSbyBROOKS —
Phoenix GM Steve Kerr is trying to squash rumors that Mike D’Antoni is already on his way out as Suns head coach. Mike D'Antoni 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: Before leaving San Antonio late Tuesday, Suns Managing Partner Robert Sarver was on the plane when he noticed a sportsillustrated.com report on his phone that stated D’Antoni would not be back as Suns coach next season. Sarver showed it to Kerr. Both were surprised and went to D’Antoni, who also was ...
Sarver Has My Permission to Go Away
Fanster.com —
The big news this morning is that the Suns have given Coach D permission to speak with other teams while still under contract with the team. No huge surprise here, in that McCallum was right and the Bulls and Knicks are very interested in hiring a successful head coach. What I find interesting is money seems to be the main concern with what is going on with Coach D. It's clear his stay here in Phoenix is over but rather than getting it over with already and firing the man, Sarver and Kerr seem to be doing everything they can to NOT pay the man the remainder of money on his contract. $8.5 million is nothing to sneeze at of course but this just another ...
D’Antoni’s Mole
Fanster.com —
Many sports stories are broken using information from anonymous sources. When a person in the know speaks on the record it doesn't usually end happily for them. That's just the way it is. As such, a person speaking on condition of anonymity is usually the guy at the center of a juicy story. What's interesting about stories surrounding the now former Phoenix Suns head coach Mike D'Antoni is that the source is always someone close to him. I usually don't care very much as to the identity of an anonymous source but it doesn't take Woodward and Bernstein to figure it has to be Dan D'Antoni, or as we here at BJD like to call him, Dan ...
