Coach Watch Thread

So we could use this as our official "coach watch" thread and announce the latest news regarding the hirings of new coaches for this off-season.

Right now it is being reported that the Bulls have hired a new coach. Here is the link for further information:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/05/AR2010060504396.html

Thoughts?

and feel free to post other news regarding other coaching position offers in the future.

Monty Williams looks like he's going to be the new head coach of the New Orleans Hornets.

Doug Collins looks to be the next coach fired in after two seasons in Philly.

PJ Carlesimo looks to bring down another franchise after he takes over coaching duties for Jay Triano before the All Star break.

I'm using the ol' Y!A EDIT:

I totally forgot that Philly might pick Evan Turner. So I give Doug 4 years if everything goes right.

Byron Scott, Jeff Van Gundy two huge candidates in Cleveland

Avery Johnson a big candidate in New Jersey

cbi wrote:

Byron Scott, Jeff Van Gundy two huge candidates in Cleveland

Avery Johnson a big candidate in New Jersey

Thank god......

And ROFL at Avery in NJN......that would work perfectly. A team that plays no defense with a coach that is about all offense

Chosen One wrote:

cbi wrote:

Byron Scott, Jeff Van Gundy two huge candidates in Cleveland

Avery Johnson a big candidate in New Jersey

Thank god......

And ROFL at Avery in NJN......that would work perfectly. A team that plays no defense with a coach that is about all offense

I don't know if Avery Johnson is all about offense. He's known in Dallas for bringing Defense after Nellie's blatant refusal to do so. What New Jersey needs is LeBron. (and a higher draft pick) haha

If CLE hires Izzo King James is as good as gone and then my opinion of him leaving would be absolute in a understanding as opposed to disappointed way. I would be disappointed if LeBron throws his public in front of a bus and leaves the way things stand now. But, things are slowly moving away from that in my thoughts being that CLE is doing all the wrong things imaginable in trying to keep him there. It's getting to the point where it's on them {CLE} if LeBron leaves not on the team that lures him away

Chosen One wrote:

cbi wrote:

Byron Scott, Jeff Van Gundy two huge candidates in Cleveland

Avery Johnson a big candidate in New Jersey

Thank god......

And ROFL at Avery in NJN......that would work perfectly. A team that plays no defense with a coach that is about all offense

Wrong. ever listened to one of aj's huddles? all he get on the team about is bad defense and not rebounding.

Avery Johnson verbally agrees to coach Nets.

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Izzo's decision to coach cavs to come soooner rather than later

with avery verbally agreeing with nets, hawks main choices are dwayne casey or larry drew(who could be their gentry aka best coaching option who is in the organization already)

jeff van gundy.patrick ewingn
'eddie jordan, and byronn scott are still looking 4 jobs...dont 4get them.

ewings looking for a job? was not aware of that

anybody interested?

he was interested in the 76ers job earlier in the tear..i think it was michael wilbon who said it

Seriously, why is Byron Scott a strong candidate to be the Cavs next coach??? I personally think that would be a big mistake, but maybe not as much as hiring Tom Izzo would be.

Here's the official link:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5270166

Byron Scott was a strong candidate.....a week ago though

But thank got...cleveland as a chance at IZZO

What Cleveland had this year: Great Defense, Great Hustle, Offense is what needed work on (outside of Bron)

What Izzo brings: Defense, Hustle, Rebounding, and believes offense comes along.

Tony's right. Bringing in Izzo would just make Lebron lean over to leaving.

Chosen One wrote:

Byron Scott was a strong candidate.....a week ago though

But thank got...cleveland as a chance at IZZO

scott is still a huge candidate.. he's gonna be the coach if Izzo says no

tom thibodeau!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm so happy we got him.

Now all we need is Chris Bosh and someone else >:]

Byron Scott as a possible candidate as Cavaliers coach =

Ehh. He'll probably bring good energy his first two years and then after that suck and get fired

and Nenad, I would dislike the Bulls more if they did get Bosh and then sweep the Spurs once again next season during the regular season :p

no coach will be good enough if you don't have the players.


@ Jaleesa - Good the more haters means we're getting better!

^^lol

cbi wrote:

Ehh. He'll probably bring good energy his first two years and then after that suck and get fired

Well, he may be an upgrade from Mike Brown is what I believe you guys are looking for.
and that is a good point too Nenad regarding coaches.

I have a hard trime believing Lebron wants to be coaches by izzo or scott..bye-bye LeBron.

BREAKING NEWS:

Larry Drew has been promoted by the Hawks from assistant to Head Coach.

Larry Drew II (UNC) now has more shot of making the NBA

Dub C wrote:

BREAKING NEWS:

Larry Drew has been promoted by the Hawks from assistant to Head Coach.

Larry Drew II (UNC) now has more shot of making the NBA

Lol...Larry Drew II will need all the help he can get. Unless he shows dramatic improvement this season.

Also, Tom Izzo will announce his decision on his coaching future tomorrow:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5275776

I'd prefer he stay at Michigan State, especially since the Spartans are an obvious contender, but double the salary and a chance to coach LeBron just might be too much to pass up.