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Popovich Gave Brown Advice About Coaching Contract
(Sixers Coach Brett) Brown knew the unspeakable was possible when he took the job. So did Popovich. In the summer of 2013, when the 76ers offered Brown a three-year contract, Brown went to Popovich for advice.
Popovich told him: Don’t accept anything less than four years.
Brown is stuck in coaching hell, repeating last season’s lottery dive. Brown works without talent, veterans and a practice facility.
For Brown, as competitive as Popovich, it has been a grind. But Brown has remained optimistic, and he’s just as optimistic that the franchise’s general manager, Sam Hinkie, is invested in him.
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Sources: Pelicans Part Ways with Dell Demps, Name Danny Ferry Interim GM

New Orleans has parted ways with GM Dell Demps, league sources tell ESPN.
New Orleans has parted ways with GM Dell Demps, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 15, 2019
New Orleans has now named Danny Ferry the interim GM, league sources tell ESPN.
New Orleans has now named Danny Ferry the interim GM, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 15, 2019
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
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Sources: Thunder, Markieff Morris Agree to Deal

Free agent Markieff Morris has agreed to sign with Oklahoma City, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
Free agent Markieff Morris has agreed to sign with Oklahoma City, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 14, 2019
Source: Shams Charania on Twitter
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Sources: Trail Blazers, Enes Kanter Agree to Deal

Enes Kanter has agreed to a deal with Portland, league sources tell ESPN
Enes Kanter has agreed to a deal with Portland, league sources tell ESPN
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 13, 2019
Blazers beat a crowded field for Kanter, including the Lakers, per sources. Kanter is an important addition for Blazers, where he’ll play a good share of minutes. Portland signed Kanter to a $70M offer sheet in 2015, which OKC matched.
Blazers beat a crowded field for Kanter, including the Lakers, per sources. Kanter is an important addition for Blazers, where he’ll play a good share of minutes. Portland signed Kanter to a $70M offer sheet in 2015, which OKC matched. https://t.co/1Qdd1Ff43G
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 13, 2019
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter