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Pistons to name Kuester head coach
Pistons to name Kuester head coach
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to terms with Cavaliers assistant coach John Kuester to be their new head coach, a source with knowledge of the negotiations told SI.com.
John Kuester is set to run the Pistons
John Kuester is set to run the Pistons
sports.yahoo.com — This probably says more about me than it does the subject of the quote, but the half-phrase... "hired well-regarded assistant coach ..." always sets my heart a flutter. Unless the sentence ends with "Patrick Ewing." Nothing against ... (more) John Kuester is set to run the Pistons
John Kuester may have been second choice, but he is a better fit for the Pistons than Avery Johnson
John Kuester may have been second choice, but he is a better fit for the Pistons than Avery Johnson
blog.mlive.com — AP PhotoAs long as John Kuester is more Rick Carlisle than George Irvine, the Pistons will be... alright. Bookmark It's Just Sports or subscribe to our RSS feed. As an assistant, John Kuester has worked primarily for defensive-minded coaches --... (more) John Kuester may have been second choice, but he is a ...
Tonight's Thread: John Kuester is the new Pistons coach, thoughts?
Tonight's Thread: John Kuester is the new Pistons coach, thoughts?
blog.mlive.com — AP PhotoWill he hire Laimbeer as an assistant? Is John Kuester more George Irvine or Rick Carlisle?... So many questions. Well, the Pistons have their man. Still processing what this means, I'll have some more coherent thoughts tomorrow.... (more) Tonight's Thread: John Kuester is the new Pistons coach, ...
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Thibodeau Passed Over Again?
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans — Update: Mannix says this is a done deal. Kuester will coach Detroit. The Detroit Pistons have passed on Avery Johnson and are learning towards hiring Cavaliers assitant John Kuester as their next head coach, according to CBSSports.com. ...

Source says Kuester is the Pistons new Head Coach
Need4Sheed.com — Via Chris Mannix, SI.com “The Detroit Pistons have agreed to terms with Cavaliers assistant coach John Kuester to be their new head coach, a source with knowledge of the negotiations told SI.com.”   ...

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Orlando Magic — ... After Avery Johnson and Joe Dumars could not come to terms on becoming the next Detroit Pistons head coach, Dumars turned to a familiar face and has picked Cavaliers assistant John Kuester as the next Pistons head coach. ...

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