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D'Antoni Accepts Knicks Job

RedsArmy posted 5/10/2008 from sports.espn.go.com

Mike D'Antoni has accepted an offer to coach the New York Knicks, according to a media reports. The former Phoenix Suns coach, who was also sought by the Chicago Bulls, has accepted a four-year, $24 million deal to take over the Knicks, according to reports by Sports Illustrated and The Boston Globe, both citing a league source.

Mike D'Antoni New Knicks Coach

originalwhiler84 posted 5/10/2008 from mvn.com

According to ESPN Mike D’Antoni has accepted the coaching position with the New York Knickerbockers. Lucky him? Well not exactly he inherits an organization in disarray. Although, with some draft lottery luck (which would hopefully equal PG D-Rose of Memphis) and D’Antoni’s up-tempo offensive system the Knicks could land in the playoffs as early as next season. It is the (L)eastern Conference

Paxson Will Interview Avery Johnson

The Zoner posted 5/10/2008 from chicagosports.chicagotribune.com

With Mike D' Antoni off to New York, Paxson plans to interview Avery Johnson.

Mike D'Antoni hired to coach N.Y. Knicks

outsidethreat posted 5/10/2008 from www.upi.com

Phoenix Suns Coach Mike D'Antoni is leaving after four-plus seasons to accept a similar job with the New York Knicks. ESPN reported Saturday that the Knicks had outlined a four-year, $24 million offer for D'Antoni and reports by Sports Illustrated and the Boston Globe cited league sources confirming his hiring.

Money Talks, Bulls Walk

mister posted 5/10/2008 from www.indignantonline.com

Spouting off about their "defensive philosopy" (to paraphrase Mr. T, “You drafted a running team, fool!”), the Bulls decline to make D'Antoni an offer and let the Knicks have him. Get ready for an assistant coach to get promoted on the cheap.