A Great Morning Rumor: Phil Jackson Will Retire, and Mike Krzyzewski Will Coach the Lakers
The Big Lead —
... the two still keep in touch, and maybe he’s chummy with Mr. Woelfel. A longshot, for sure.
There’s also an assistant coach, Joe Wolf, who played at UNC and probably is connected in the Raleigh-Durham area. Could this be a wishful thinking leak on his part, knowing that it is the kind of rumor that might ruffle recruiting feathers on Tobacco Road?
Otherwise, we’ve got nothing.
Reporter tells The Fan his source on Jackson, Krzyzewski is reliable (WRAL Sports Fan)
Morning wood: Cubs sizzling, Tiger tepid
sportspoop.com | all the news that's fit to poop —
... - In case you haven’t heard, “sources” in North Carolina say the Lakers are courting Mike Krzyzewski to take over for Phil Jackson. And in case you can’t figure it out, the name of the source rhymes with shmazooskey. It’s called bargaining, people. (WRAL Sports Fan) ...
Monday Morning Dump
Ballin' is a Habit —
... the rest of the latest NBA Draft rumors from Draft Express. - Tubby Smith is being sued. - Jonny Flynn draft diary part two. - Great piece from the NY Times on our favorite mock drafters. - Is Tom Crean bitter about his situation at Indiana? - All the NBA Draft top five lists you could ever want. - Washington State should be pretty good this year. - Phil Jackson to retire and Coach K to take over the Lakers? - An interview with the guy who is fast becoming my favorite ...
Coach K Defies The Reckless Rumormongering [College Basketball]
Deadspin —
Despite the claims of a Racine Journal Times reporter's well-placed source, Mike Krzyzewski said he won't be Phil Jackson's "heir apparent." But if Kobe wants to come be Duke's third scholarship guard — well, that might be acceptable. [ACC Now]
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