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AVERY JOHNSON FIRED BY NETS! P.J. CARLESIMO INTERIM HEAD COACH. REPLACEMENT AT LEAST DAYS AWAY
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January 1, 2013
Blatche Will Miss Avery But Says Nets Will Rebound
In tweets on Thursday and in comments since, Andray Blatche has expressed his surprise and dismay at Avery Johnson's firing. He told HoopsWorld, "Definitely tough to see Avery go. He's the one who gave me a chance." He thinks Nets will be fine.
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December 31, 2012
The Latest on Phil: It's Not Over
David Aldridge and Sam Amico devote chunks of their weekly columns to whether the Nets have a chance with Phil Jackson and the answer is probably. If they're willing to give him everything he wants, he MAY be tempted is the bottom line, they write.
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December 30, 2012
King: "We have not contacted anybody"
Billy King echoed his boss Sunday in an interview with ESPN Radio, saying "P.J. is our coach," and said that will continue until the Nets "re-evaluate" things. He would not put a timetable on that but added they haven't contacted anybody yet.
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December 29, 2012
When Jackson and Prokhorov Sized Each Other Up
When the Nets were looking for a coach in 2010, they made back channel overtures to Phil Jackson, apparently at Mikhail Prokhorov's request. Phil's response was to call Prokhorov an "interesting young man" who he'd like to have vodka with.
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December 29, 2012
MarShon Hoping For Better Days Without Avery
MarShon Brooks and Avery Johnson did not mesh. Johnson was frustrated with his lack of aggressiveness on defense. Brooks was frustrated by his lack of playing time. That's over now. How many minutes will he get under P.J. Carlesimo?
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December 29, 2012
Mirza Fans Hoping for Minutes
With Avery Johnson's demise, fans of Mirza Teletovic are hoping for more minutes for the Bosnian rookie. Teletovic did play a little less than seven minutes Friday night, scoring two points on 1-for-3 shooting with a rebound, steal and assist.
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December 29, 2012
"The Association" Details Avery's Demise
For those wondering if "The Association" would air Avery Johnson's firing, the answer is no. The latest "webisode" does show Billy King discussing the why and how of Johnson's demise ... and how he keeps up with what's going on (shameless plug).
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December 28, 2012
If Not Stan, Why Not Jeff Van Gundy?
Stan Van Gundy has made it clear he is not interested in the Nets job, but what about his brother Jeff, the former Knicks coach and now ESPN analyst. Ken Berger reports the Nets are interested and will approach him. But he wants to wait a while.
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December 28, 2012
Dunleavy Campaigning for Nets Job?
Brooklyn native Mike Dunleavy said Friday that coaching the Nets would be his dream come true. Talking on Sirius Radio, he told Justin Termine that the Nets roster's versatility appeals to him and that they can go big or small with great guard play.
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December 28, 2012
Gregg Popovich Defends Avery Johnson
Avery Johnson's former head coach in San Antonio, Gregg Popovich, weighed in on his firing and came to Johnson's defense.
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December 27, 2012
Just How "Intrigued" Is Phil Jackson?
ESPN is reporting that according to sources the Nets have identified Phil Jackson as their top candidate to replace Avery Johnson as the team's head coach.
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December 27, 2012
Watch: Billy King and Avery Johnson Presser
Here is a video highlight from today;s press conference in which Billy King announced the firing of Avery Johnson.
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December 27, 2012
Williams on Johnson Firing: 'I Was Surprised'
Deron Williams told Stefan Bondy that he was surprised to learn that Avery Johnson was fired this afternoon and that he had nothing to do with said firing. He also said that he and Avery never argued.
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December 27, 2012
Behind the Decision: Avery "Blindsided"
He knows that there are only three alternatives for a coach, once hired: they quit or retire, get re-signed or get fired. But Avery Johnson told beat writers he didn't see it coming, that he thought he had more time. Still, he understood.
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December 27, 2012
Behind the Decision: Made in Moscow
It was Mikhail Prokhorov's call. The Nets owner and his No. 2, Dmitry Razumov, didn't like the way things were going, thought that even the wins were awkward, that after spending a third of a billion dollars, they didn't get what they wanted.
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December 27, 2012
Who's Next? From Phil to P.J. and In-between
The Nets are confident that "99 per cent" of all coaches would be interested in the Nets job. It's a challenge, it's in New York and the owner has already proven that he is ready, willing and able to spend money. That's got to be intriguing.
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December 27, 2012
Who Should Be the Next Head Coach of the Nets?
With Avery Johnson now having been fired by the Brooklyn Nets, we ask: Who should be the next in line to coach the team?
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December 27, 2012
JOHNSON FIRED, NO REPLACEMENT NAMED
Avery Johnson, who was coach of the month in November, was fired Thursday following a month-long discussion of his future by Nets ownership. P.J. Carlesimo, who's previously coached three NBA teams, will take over as interim coach.
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December 27, 2012
Sheridan: Avery on Last Legs as Nets Coach?
Chris Sheridan quotes a league source and a Nets player as saying that Avery Johnson may not be the Nets' coach when the team next takes the court Friday night vs. the Bobcats. He writes that the Nets could dump him as early as today.