seattlepi.nwsource.com - 4/25/2007
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BASKETBALL HEADLINES >· Shake-up at the top for Sonics >· Time for Sonics to aim for the stars >· Hill loved 'every second' with Sonics >· As its charity gives, Sonics receive >· NBA Notebook: Raptors' Mitchell named top coach >· Sonics' Sund, Hill await fate in visit by Bennett >· Storm opens training camp, waives Gortman >· NBA Notebook: Suns' Barbosa ...
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Seattle Sonics fire Hill, "reassign" Sund
Supersonicsoul - The Sonics Blog! —
... From the Seattle P.I.:The Sonics fired coach Bob Hill and reassigned general manager Rick Sund on Tuesday afternoon.
Former Wolves coach Casey to Sonics?
Ben Maller's Sports Rumors & Notes —
... The Sonics' job remains attractive to several candidates. Vice chairman Lenny Wilkens wanted more responsibility from owner Clay Bennett and received that privilege Tuesday, getting the assignment of choosing the coach and general manager. ... It appears the No. 1 candidate for the job could be former Seattle assistant and Minnesota coach Dwane Casey, who left the organization on good terms and has been quiet since being fired in January. Casey was let go with a 20-20 record in Minnesota, and the Timberwolves went downhill from there, suggesting the issues with the organization may not have rested with Casey. ... Another interesting name is Indiana coach Rick Carlisle, who may be the victim of a major shakeup by Pacers president Larry Bird. ... A dark horse candidate may be Lakers assistant Brian Shaw, who seems ready to break out of Phil Jackson's shadow. ... Also interested could be former Sonic Paul Silas, who
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supersonicsoul.com 4/25/2007 — "They fired ME?! But, I'm BOB HILL, damnit!" From the Seattle P.I. : The Sonics fired coach Bob Hill and reassigned general manager Rick Sund on Tuesday afternoon. Team chairman Clay Bennett made the announcement in a statement sent to media ...
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Buzzer Beater: Buh-Bye, Bob & Rick (Seattle Weekly)
seattleweekly.com 4/25/2007 — & Rick Posted yesterday at 5:01 pm by Mike Seely Word out of Sonicsville is that Bob Hill will not be tendered an offer to remain as Sonic head coach, and that GM Rick Sund will reportedly be " reassigned " to a consultant role for the remaining year ...
