Lakers coach Phil Jackson will return next season, putting off retirement for at least another year to chase his 12th NBA championship. Jackson made the announcement Thursday with a news release. The two-time defending champions' coach said last week he was leaning toward retirement after another long season, but he changed his mind after getting a week to rest up at his offseason home in...
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Doc Rivers has decided to return to coach the Boston Celtics instead of taking time off to watch his kids play, according to ESPN and the Boston Globe.
In a text message to the Globe, Rivers said he wants “another crack at it with this group.”...
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BOSTON - Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers will return for another season, staying with the team he led to the NBA finals twice in three years for a run at another championship.
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In Montana for the summer, Jackson says what happened to Denver when George Karl took a leave for health reasons is influencing his decision on whether to coach next season. He says he has conference calls with doctors planned this week.
Back in Montana after winning his record 11th NBA championship as a coach, Phil Jackson hinted at what his plans might be while adding that watching fellow coach George Karl struggle with health issues is influencing his decision.
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Byron Scott is the obvious choice if Phil Jackson decides to retire. Also, a handicap of the LeBron James Stakes.
As Phil Jackson might say, thank heavens that's over.
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Jackson stresses that he hasn't made up his mind, and he says health is a bigger consideration than money. Lakers will give him time to decide.
Phil Jackson looked comfortable in relaxed jeans, flip-flops and a yellow shirt, saying how fun it was to conduct exit meetings with Lakers players after a championship season.
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ATLANTA - The Atlanta Hawks officially named Larry Drew as their new head coach on Sunday. Now, they can turn their attention to Joe Johnson.
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