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Benched J.R. Smith: Communication is Over

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7 years ago

January 15, 2014

While Tyson Chandler returned following a four-game absence due to bronchitis, (J.R.) Smith was kept on the bench for the second time in four games.

“I stopped being surprised after the Miami game,” Smith said, adding (Knicks’ coach Mike) Woodson gave him “no reason” for his latest benching and didn’t tell him he wouldn’t play before the game began. “I haven’t the slightest clue (what’s going on). . . . If I’m not helping the team, there’s no point in me being here.”

“The communication from my end is over,” Smith said. “I’m going to show by my effort.”

via Peter Botte of the New York Daily News

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Sources: Dell Demps to Join Jazz Coaching Staff

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1 day ago

September 26, 2020

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Former New Orleans Pelicans general manager Dell Demps has agreed to join the Utah Jazz as an assistant coach, reuniting with Quin Snyder, sources tell ESPN.

Former New Orleans Pelicans general manager Dell Demps has agreed to join the Utah Jazz as an assistant coach, reuniting with Quin Snyder, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 25, 2020

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter

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Sources: ‘A lot of mutual interest’ between Tristan Thompson, Cavaliers

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September 25, 2020

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The team source said that there’s “a lot of mutual interest” between Cleveland and [Tristan] Thompson.

Source: Spencer Davies of Basketball News

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Sources: Bulls Hire Billy Donovan as Head Coach

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4 days ago

September 22, 2020

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The Chicago Bulls have hired former Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan as their new head coach, the team announced Tuesday.

Arturas Karnisovas, the Bulls’ executive vice president of basketball operations, aggressively pursued Donovan after the coach left the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources said, selling Donovan on a partnership and vision for a talented young roster and a chance to lead one of the league’s anchor franchises.

In an official statement, Donovan thanked the team’s ownership “for the opportunity to coach the Chicago Bulls” and said he is looking forward to working with Karnisovas.

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN