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Larry Brown Resigns as Bobcats Coach, Paul Silas Named Interim Coach

Larry Brown has stepped down as coach of the Charlotte Bobcats, the team announced Wednesday. Hours later, the team named former Charlotte Hornets coach Paul Silas as interim coach. After going 44-38 last season and falling to Orlando in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Bobcats struggled to a 9-19...

76ers, Collins Reportedly Agree to Terms

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to terms with TV analyst Doug Collins to become their new coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity because the announcement has not been made public. The person said the official...

Blazers Assistant Monty Williams Interviews with Timberwolves

LAS VEGAS -- Portland assistant coach Monty Williams did not coach the Trail Blazers against the Toronto Raptors on Monday as he was interviewing with Minnesota GM David Kahn for the vacant Timberwolves coaching job. Williams, 37, a former Notre Dame standout and NBA player, is regarded as a top assistant coach who may be...

Background on Elston Turner

Elston Howard Turner (born June 10, 1959 in Knoxville, Tennessee) is a retired American professional basketball player and current assistant coach and defensive coordinator for the NBA's Phoenix Suns.

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