Basketball Coaching

Lute Olson To Retire From Arizona Basketball

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:43:37 -0500

A mere two days after making comments to the media that he was “fired up” to be back for a new season, the Lute Olson Soap Opera continued in earnest today. ESPN (through Rays megafan Dick Vitale) is reporting that Lute Olson is retiring from Arizona after 24 seasons at the school.

Vinny Del Negro to Coach Chicago Bulls

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:20:39 -0500

Could Vinny Del Negro justify the hopes of Chicago Bulls as the new head coach? The Chicago Bulls have been waiting to hire the right coach since April 17 when they dismissed interim coach Jim Boylan. Their fans (and by fans, I mean me) have been waiting all season for someone anyone capable of leading a group of young players.

Dalls Mavericks Relieve Avery Johnson From Coaching

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:03:00 -0500

The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have relieved Avery Johnson of his coaching duties. Johnson became the eighth coach in Dallas Mavericks history on March 19, 2005. He collected a record of 194-70 (.735) during his tenure with a postseason record of 23-24 (.489).

Former Kentucky coach Eddie Sutton to un-retire

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:16:11 -0600

ESPN reports that retired Oklahoma State University coach Eddie Sutton will coach San Francisco for the rest of the season.

Scott Skiles relieved as Chicago Bulls Head Coach

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:18:20 -0600

Chicago Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations John Paxson today announced that Scott Skiles has been relieved of his duties as the team’s head coach. At this time, no decision has been made on Scott Skiles' replacement.

Sacramento Kings, Reggie Theus Reach a Coaching Agreement

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 05:41:23 -0500

The Sacramento Kings have an agreement in principle with Reggie Theus to become the team's 21st head coach, it was announced today by Sacramento Kings' President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie. Details for a Wednesday (June 20th) afternoon press conference will be released tomorrow morning.