Source: Mavs and Johnson part ways after team's playoff ouster - NBA

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  Avery's gotta go to Phoenix, that makes too much sense at this point. The Suns no longer excel as a fast paced team and they need to have a good defensive coach. Besides, how perfect would it be for them to finally defeat the Spurs w/ their former point guard at head coach?

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• The Zoner

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  no way--he's got to come to the Bulls!

  Posted 5/1/2008 [reply] [flag]

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Quick Hits: Smoltz and Avery
Published 4/30/2008 by Jay Busbee at Right Down Peachtree
... • I know, I know, it's sacrilege to talk about this kind of stuff right now, but Avery Johnson is suddenly available, and I can think of one team that really could use a new, more inspiring coach ... [ESPN] ...

Avery is gone.
Published 4/30/2008 by jthig32 at Mavs Moneyball: Front Page Posts
... Per ESPN. http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3375306 The Dallas Mavericks parted company with coach Avery Johnson on Wednesday, a day following the team's first-round exit from the NBA playoffs, ESPN.com has learned. Speculation about Johnson's future with the franchise had been mounting for weeks, ever since Dallas struggled to reach the playoffs as the seventh seed following its midseason acquisition of point guard Jason Kidd from New Jersey. Johnson became Mavs coach during the 2004-05 season and walks away ...

OT:Avery Fired
Published 4/30/2008 by Escher at Lone Star Ball: Front Page Posts
... Apparently it just happened, I can't find any official confirmation anywhere though.     Edit: Now being reported. Link ESPN Reporting.           Stupid having to get to the 75 work limit limit limit limit limit limit lim lim lim lim lim lim lim lim lim lim lim lim lim lim word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word work a a a a a a a a a a a a word word word word word ...

Report: Avery Johnson Out as Dallas Coach
Published 4/30/2008 at ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
ESPN's Marc Stein has the news.

Avery Fired; Will Josh Throw Going Away Party?
Published 4/30/2008 by Brooks at SPORTSbyBROOKS
UPDATE: Just as we posted about Josh Howard’s partying after a Dallas playoff game loss, ESPN.com’s Marc Stein reported that Avery Johnson ...

Josh Howard Parties On As Avery Johnson Is Fired
Published 4/30/2008 by Brooks at SPORTSbyBROOKS
UPDATE: Just as we posted this about Josh Howard’s partying after a Dallas playoff game loss, ESPN.com’s Marc Stein reported that Avery Johnson ...

Avery Johnson Has No Job ... For Now
Published 4/30/2008 by Tom Ziller at FanHouse
Filed under: Knicks, Bulls, Mavericks, Dallas, Breaking NewsIntrepid ESPN.com scribe/Dallas resident Marc Stein has the inevitable scoop: Avery Johnson has been canned by Mark Cuban today. Stein also reports (as he did early this morning) that Cuban considered firing Avery before the playoffs started, which sounds so insane it might actually be true. Fear not, Johnson Family. Donnie Walsh (of the Knicks) and John Paxson (of the Bulls) would be suckers not to be on Avery's tail ...

Mavericks begin rebuilding from the top
Published 4/30/2008 by graymatters at SportsFilter
April 30, 2008 Mavericks begin rebuilding from the top : Dallas fires coach Avery Johnson after another playoff disaster. read story | posted by graymatters to Basketball at 2:39 PM CDT (one comment) With about half of team scheduled to become free agents and probable desire to get rid of several other players (or maybe they just want out), this team might have only three or four returning players next year. Comment icon posted by graymatters at 2:48 PM CDT on April 30 older Rangers forward Avery Hospital You re not logged ...

Game 5 Aftermath: Wednesday news wrap
Published 4/30/2008 at Hornets247.com Blog
... Don't Lie: 57% of 40,000 people think Kidd's hit on Pargo was the hardest foul of the Playoffs so far. Lots of good pics from Game 5 over at Sports Radio 1280. Hat tip to the HR boards. And finally, happy birthday to Brandon Bass, who turns 23 today. That kid's future is looking bright. Well, not his immediate future, because that involves no more Playoff games. [UPDATE] This just in: Avery Johnson has been fired.

Avery Johnson Fired
Published 4/30/2008 by Beast Mode at Beast Mode
... So apparently I can predict the future.  Avery Johnson and the Dallas Mavericks decided to part ways today.  I mean I knew he was going to be fired…but this quick (maybe it did go down like this)?  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 ...

Avery Johnson shown the door
Published 4/30/2008 by Joe Boikess at Showboating
... According to numerous online outlets, the Dallas Mavericks fired head coach Avery Johnson on Wednesday afternoon, kicking off a likely substantial roster overhaul this summer. Despite his solid regular season record (194-70) and the fact that he took the Mavericks to the NBA Finals for the first time ever, his recent postseason failures are likely what did him in. Since going up 2-0 in the 2006 Finals, the Mavericks have gone an unimpressive 3-12 in the playoffs. ...

Well, that didn't take long
Published 4/30/2008 by kambrothers at Lakers Blog
Avery Johnson is out in Dallas. 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... ...

Avery Johnson is fired: It’s a wrap for Avery
Published 4/30/2008 by houroc at SportFiends
... Ok let me start off by saying that I really don’t agree with this but it is what it is. Avery Johnson was fired today as the Mavericks head Coach after their second straight first round playoff loss. ...

Bigger Reason Avery’s Gone: Howard or Kidd?
Published 4/30/2008 by TheBigLead at The Big Lead
... So we’re listening to Mike Tirico’s radio show - a reader emailed in saying he was talking about blogs and mentioned us, so we thought it was worth checking out - and out of nowhere, Marc Stein swoops in: Avery Johnson’s gone. Wow. Two years ago: 61 wins, trip to the NBA Finals. Last year: 67 wins, unlikely first-round ouster. This year: 51 wins, first-round ouster. What the heck does a ...

Reading is Great! Wednesday’s NBA Links
Published 4/30/2008 by Andrew Thell at 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 ...

Mark Cuban Fires Avery Johnson, Should’ve Been Jason Kidd
Published 4/30/2008 by Dave at Sports Blog - football, basketball, and baseball
... Mark Cuban may be getting a bit rash in some his thought process while actively pursuing an NBA Title. First, he traded Devin Harris — a good, young player who could play defense and offense with energy and sprite — for Jason Kidd, an old guy who hits his wife and isn’t very good anymore. Now he’s decided it’s best to fire Avery Johnson. Johnson leaves with an impressive résumé after three-plus seasons, but Mavs owner Mark Cuban couldn’t tolerate a bottom line of being 3-12 in the playoffs since blowing a 2-0 ...

Brotherly Link Love: 4-30-2008
Published 4/30/2008 by Dannie at Recliner GM
... The Mavs fired coach Avery Johnson today. This was a no-brainer for me. I have never thought of him as an elite coach, yet he was in charge of a high payroll team with championship potential. When it comes down to it; 0-9 in playoff road games since their 2-0 lead in the finals against Miami. That is enough to get the axe in my book. ...

Avery Johnson: Fired By The Dallas Mavericks
Published 4/30/2008 by Jeanette at RightFielders Women in Sports
Avery Johnson was fired by the Dallas Mavericks today on the heels of the Mavs’ loss last night to the New Orleans Hornets. It is the second year in a row that they could not move past the first round of the playoffs. The Mavericks had a 3-12 record in the playoffs since the 2006 NBA finals. Who could forget the Golden State Warriors sending the Mavs on their way in the first round last year, which has gone down as one of the biggest upsets in NBA history. This time around, they were sent packing in five games by the New Orleans Hornets. Johnson’s record with the Mavericks ...

The Coaching Two-Step
Published 5/1/2008 by Dave at Blazer's Edge: Front Page Posts
... 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 ...

Pierce Is Pissed
Published 5/1/2008 by redsarmy at RedsArmy.com: The Voice Of Celtics Fans
...   |  Megliola:  C’s avoid ignominy  |  AJC:  Do the Hawks believe in themselves?  |  SI:  C’s-Hawks fast breaks  |  ESPN’s Hollinger:  Basketball world returns to normal  |  Durant to become ROY  |  Mavs fire Avery Johnson  |  Wiz hang on ...

Yes, we're still going
Published 5/1/2008 by Toronto Star at Doug Smith's Toronto Raptors blog
... K, Toronto A: Not sure what the reference is to T.J. so I’ll let that pass. The interviews take 10, 20 minutes, are with the coaching staff, Bryan and the player, no agents allowed. They go over things the team wants them to work on over the summer, a summer schedule and they just chat about what’s gone on. Players also get checked over by the team’s medical staff to make sure they’re all right heading off to their homes. - So, Avery Johnson is out in Dallas, there’s rampant speculation that Mike D’Antoni’s done in ...

Mavericks Fire Avery Johnson After Another Playoff Flop
Published 5/1/2008 by Nick Kappel at The Biz of Basketball :: Part of the Business of Sports Network
... The Dallas Mavericks fired head coach Avery Johnson on Wednesday, one day after the team lost in the first round of the playoffs for the second consecutive season. As reported by ESPN:  ...

Constructive Confrontation - It's What's On
Published 5/2/2008 by ZonaFlash at Bright Side Of The Sun: Front Page Posts
... , in my view.  The last thing you want as a fan when your team grossly underperforms is a group hug.  You want heads to roll and blood to be spilt.  I read plenty of that in this blog.  However, such a show panders to fans but solves nothing.   ...