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| Knicks' Richardson eager for reunion with D'Antoni |
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05/17/2008 |
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CHICAGO (AP) -Quentin Richardson hears the question all the time: How long will it take Mike D'Antoni to change the fortunes of the New York Knicks? Richardson has history on the side of his answer. He was with Phoenix for D'Antoni's first season there, the 2004-05 campaign in which the Suns went from an 29-win team to a 62-win club that reached the Western Conference finals - one of the biggest turnarounds in NBA history. And the Knicks' swingman doesn't see any reason why a similar tale can't come t |
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| Behind the scenes of Wade's offseason workout regimen |
NBA Basketball |
05/16/2008 |
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| Wade told The AP after the session was over. ``This is what I do. This is what I love to do. I don't want anyone questioning my work ethics.'' No one seeing these sessions would. Playing with fellow Chicago-area native Quentin Richardson of the New York Knicks, and under the eye of noted trainer Tim Grover - Michael Jordan's personal trainer and the owner of the facility where Wade now works out - Wade began with a series of shooting drills. After 14 minutes, sweat began saturating his shirt. After 20 m |
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| Suns to interview Rockets' assistant Turner |
NBA Basketball |
05/16/2008 |
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| Suns were to talk with Jackson, a TV analyst and former player, on Friday. Turner was known as a rugged defender in eight seasons as an NBA player. Improved defense is one of Kerr's goals. Phoenix is seeking a replacement for D'Antoni, who resigned to coach the New York Knicks.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. |
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| Current Pistons join Showtime Lakers in NBA lore |
NBA Basketball |
05/14/2008 |
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| 1982 when it needed to win only one series to reach the conference finals. The Boston Celtics were in 13 straight conference finals from 1957-69, setting a record that the Lakers trail with seven- and eight-year streaks. The current Pistons, the New York Knicks (1969-74), Lakers (1968-73) and St. Louis Hawks (1956-61) each did it in six consecutive years. Some might compare Detroit to baseball's Atlanta Braves because both franchises won only one title during frequent trips to the playoffs. But Magic c |
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| Celtics, Cavaliers resume best-of-seven series in Beantown |
NBA Basketball |
05/14/2008 |
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| eland defeated the Detroit Pistons in the 2007 East finals after dropping the first two games of the set at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Celtics have lost a playoff series after winning the first two games of the set. In the 1990 first round, the New York Knicks knocked out Boston in five contests, 3-2. Boston has made it to the East semis for the first time since 2003. That year, the Celtics were swept by the New Jersey Nets, 4-0. The last time the Celtics won in this round was in 2002 when they knocked ou |
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| Knicks introduce D'Antoni as new coach |
NBA Basketball |
05/13/2008 |
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NEW YORK (AP) -The New York Knicks introduced Mike D'Antoni as their new coach Tuesday, hoping his high-scoring brand of basketball will turn around a team with seven straight losing seasons. D'Antoni agreed to leave the Suns for the Knicks on Saturday, taking over a team coming off a 23-59 finish. He replaces Isiah Thomas, who was fired last month after going 56-108 in two seasons. D'Antoni won at least 54 games each of the last four seasons and earned coach of the year honors in 2005. He is known as o |
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| Kerr: No "huge rush" to hire new Suns coach |
NBA Basketball |
05/12/2008 |
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| one of five or six teams out there looking for someone, so we don't feel like we're competing with other people.'' The Suns are looking for a coach in the offseason for the first time in two decades after Mike D'Antoni left to become coach of the New York Knicks. D'Antoni's departure followed philosophical differences with Kerr, who took over as GM a year ago. Kerr said he and owner Robert Sarver wanted D'Antoni to stay, but the coach balked at some of the changes the general manager wanted. Those reporte |
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| Bulls' coaching search continues |
NBA Basketball |
05/12/2008 |
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| hibodeau because he doesn't want the distraction during the playoffs. The Pistons might not let teams talk to Curry, a possible heir apparent to Flip Saunders. And Jackson, who has no coaching experience, was thought to be the front-runner for the New York Knicks job that went to D'Antoni. He has interviewed with Chicago. Paxson has mostly kept mum on the search, although he did indicate in a statement to several media outlets over the weekend that the Bulls were poised to make an offer to D'Antoni on Satu |
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| Change in Phoenix came at the right time |
NBA Basketball |
05/12/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - Did the Phoenix Suns really want Mike D'Antoni back on their bench for the 2008-09 campaign? Or are they thrilled that D'Antoni is headed to the Big Apple to be the head coach of the New York Knicks? General manager Steve Kerr and D'Antoni reportedly did not see eye-to-eye on important issues. Kerr would like the Suns to go back to a traditional style of play, and now he will get the chance to hire a head coach with his same philosophy. D'Antoni likes to push the ball up the court and stres |
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| LeBron, Cavs host Garnett, Celtics in Game 4 of East semis |
NBA Basketball |
05/12/2008 |
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| ropped three of its last four Game 4s in the playoffs. Game 5 of this best-of-seven series is scheduled for Wednesday at TD Banknorth Garden. Boston has lost a playoff series after winning the first two games of the set. In the 1990 first round, the New York Knicks knocked out the Celtics in five contests, 3-2. This is the fourth time these teams have met in the postseason. Boston defeated the Cavaliers in six games, 4-2, in the 1976 East finals, and in four contests, 3-1, in the first round of the 1985 playof |
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