Avery Johnson News

A week after Joe Dumars fired Michael Curry and said a priority in finding a replacement was landing someone with experience, John Kuester was hired as head coach.

On February 19, 2008, the Dallas Mavericks pulled the trigger on a trade that sent up-and-coming point guard Devin Harris, Keith Van Horn, Trenton Hassell, Maurice Ager, and DeSagana Diop 51 reads Opinion On February 19, 2008, the Dallas Mavericks pulled the trigger on a trade that sent up-and-coming point guard Devin Harris, Keith Van Horn, ...

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Working out a deal with Avery Johnson to become the Detroit Pistons' next coach is proving to be more difficult than many anticipated.

All I've been hearing is how much Joe Dumars wants an experienced head coach candidate.

ESPN is reporting that Avery Johnson is the top coaching candidate for Joe Dumars and the two will meet this weekend in Houston.

FORT WORTH, Texas a ' I must be missing something. I keep hearing how the Dallas Mavericks absolutely have to sign Jason Kidd to whatever deal he commands.

Multiple media outlets are reporting that longtime NBA and former Pistons coach Doug Collins has pulled his name from consideration for the vacant Pistons head coaching job.

The Pistons fired coach Michael Curry on Tuesday as the team started rebuilding from an unpopular trade, a sub-.500 record and an embarrassing first-round exit from the playoffs that ended its six-year streak of making it to the conference finals.

Hours before the start of NBA free agency, Detroit Pistons president Joe Dumars made a splash of a different sort, firing coach Michael Curry on Tuesday after just one season amid reported concerns that keeping Curry could hamper Detroit's offseason business.

For some reason, we don't spend much time talking about Donnie Nelson and the job he does as the man in charge of basketball operations.

RANDY GALLOWAY Three things. Three voices.This morning, let's break down a trifecta of comments heard from prominent figures in our local jock kingdom:Mark Cuban was asked on local ESPN radio, the day after the LA Lakers won the NBA title, if it's true he could have traded Dirk head-up for Kobe two years ago.Yes, came the answer.

The Sacramento Kings offered their coaching job to two candidates on an eventful Tuesday in the NBA, ultimately reaching an agreement with Paul Westphal after Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis turned the job down.

Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson calls to his team against the New Orleans Hornets in the first half of Game 5 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in New Orleans.

Posted at 3:54 PM on June 10, 2009 by Chris Dall Now that new Timberwolves GM David Kahn is settling into his new digs, it's time to start asking just exactly who is going to coach the team next year.

Assistant couch Paul Westphal of the Dallas Mavericks coaches for head coach Avery Johnson who was ejected for going on the court after the referee while playing the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse November 23, 2007 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Come on in, uncertainty. Pull up a courtside seat, doubt. Glad you guys could make it.

It could be an interesting few days ahead as they pertain to the Kings coaching search, as Monday's interview with Lakers assistant Kurt Rambis in Los Angeles appears to have served as the final step before a decision is made.

Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson hugs assistant coach Del Harris after the Mavericks defeated the Phoenix Suns in Game Six of the NBA Western Division Finals June 3, 2006 in Phoenix, Arizona.

By EDDIE SEFKO The Mavericks would much rather be involved in the captivating conference finals, but this playoff round has become a terrific spectator sport for them.After all, what must Jason Kidd be thinking right now?The Mavericks point guard might be analyzing the wisdom of relocation this summer based on what's happening as the Cleveland ...