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Mike D'Antoni

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Report: Hornets pivot to ex-Coach of the Year after losing Kenny Atkinson

The Charlotte Hornets had narrowed their search down to two candidates before they offered their head coaching job to Kenny Atkinson. Now that Atkinson has had a change of heart, they have turned their attention toward the other finalist. Mike …

Michael Jordan in a suit

Hornets’ head coach search down to 2 candidates?

The Charlotte Hornets are one of two NBA teams with a head coach opening, and they appear to be down to two candidates to fill it. Hornets owner Michael Jordan will meet with both Mike D’Antoni and Kenny Atkinson this week, according to Adrian …

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Report: Mike D’Antoni considered front-runner for 1 head coach job

Mike D’Antoni has spent the last two years as an assistant coach and coaching advisor, but there is at least one team that may want him to run the show next season. D’Antoni is viewed as one of two finalists for the Charlotte Hornets head …

Michael Jordan in a suit

Surprising favorite reportedly emerges to become Hornets head coach

The Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching search is drawing most of the headlines, but the other current NBA vacancy is worth keeping an eye on as well. Steve Bulpett of Heavy.com reported this week that former NBA Coach of the Year Mike D’Antoni …

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Ex-Charlotte star rips Mike D’Antoni amid coaching rumors

One former Charlotte player really does not want to see Mike D’Antoni become the next head coach of the Hornets. Retired ex-NBA star Stephen Jackson took to Instagram on Wednesday to rip D’Antoni, who was recently named as one of several …

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Mike D’Antoni to interview for another head coaching job

Mike D’Antoni is looking to return to a head coaching role in the NBA next season, and he will reportedly receive consideration from at least two teams. D’Antoni is one of several candidates who will interview for the Charlotte Hornets …

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Mike D’Antoni will reportedly interview for 1 head coach position

Mike D’Antoni is once again in the running for an NBA head coaching position. D’Antoni will interview for the vacant Sacramento Kings head coaching job, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Former Golden State Warriors coach and …

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Kings eyeing two-time Coach of the Year as Alvin Gentry replacement?

The Sacramento Kings on Monday informed interim head coach Alvin Gentry that he will not be retained, and they are planning to conduct an extensive search for his replacement. One of the biggest names that is reportedly on Sacramento’s list is …

Doc Rivers

Sixers could replace Doc Rivers with another notable coach?

The Philadelphia 76ers are undergoing some big changes right now, and the next change could hit their team doctor … Doctor Rivers, that is. Veteran basketball writer Marc Stein said this week in a post to his Substack that there is a theory …

Mike D'Antoni

Ex-NBA Coach of the Year eyeing return to sideline?

One prominent former NBA coach could be getting the itch to start calling out the Xs and Os again. Ex-Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni spoke this week with Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. D’Antoni, who is working this …

Mike D'Antoni

Mike D’Antoni stepping away from full-time coaching role with Nets

The Brooklyn Nets’ coaching staff is set to look a bit different next season. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Nets assistant Mike D’Antoni is stepping away from his full-time role as an assistant to head coach Steve Nash. …

Mike D'Antoni

Mike D’Antoni reportedly among finalists for Blazers job

The Portland Trail Blazers are narrowing their search for a new head coach, and Mike D’Antoni is reportedly still in the mix. D’Antoni is among the candidates who will get a second interview with the Blazers, according to ESPN’s …

Mike D'Antoni

Mike D’Antoni interviews for Trail Blazers head coach job

Mike D’Antoni has been mentioned as a potential candidate for NBA head coaching jobs this offseason, and there appears to be mutual interest between him and the Portland Trail Blazers. D’Antoni was in Portland to interview for the Blazers …

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Mike D’Antoni reportedly has interest in Trail Blazers job

Mike D’Antoni is looking like a candidate for some NBA head coach jobs this offseason. He reportedly has interest in one particular position. The Athletic’s Sam Amick reported in an article published on Thursday that D’Antoni has …

Mike D'Antoni

Report: Mike D’Antoni receiving interest from Celtics, Blazers

Mike D’Antoni did not serve as a head coach this season, but he could be back in that role next season. D’Antoni is receiving interest for numerous vacancies, according to Jordan Schultz. Schultz mentions the Boston Celtics, Portland …

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Mike D’Antoni talked Nets out of James Harden trade?

Mike D’Antoni coached James Harden in Houston for the last four seasons, and that may have been plenty enough for him. In an episode of his podcast this week, Bill Simmons of The Ringer hinted that D’Antoni, now an assistant coach for the …

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