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NBA Coaches of the Year

2013 — George Karl, Denver2012 — Gregg Popovich, San Antonio2011 — Tom Thibodeau, Chicago2010 — Scott Brooks, Oklahoma City2009 — Mike Brown, Cleveland2008 — Byron Scott, New Orleans2007 — Sam Mitchell, Toronto2006 — Avery Johnson, Dallas2005 — Mike D'Antoni, Phoenix2004 — Hubie Brown, Memphis2003 — Gregg Popovich, San Antonio2002 — Rick Carlisle, Detroit2001 — Larry Brown, Philadelphia2000 — Glenn Rivers, Orlando1999 — Mike Dunleavy, Portland1998 — Larry Bird, Indiana1997 — Pat Riley, Miami1996 — Phil Jackson, Chicago1995 — Del Harris, L.A. Lakers1994 — Lenny Wilkens, Atlanta1993 — Pat Riley, New York1992 — Don Nelson, Golden State1991 — Don Chaney, Houston1990 — Pat Riley, L.A. Lakers1989 — Cotton Fitzsimmons, Phoenix1988 — Doug Moe, Denver1987 — Mike Schuler, Portland1986 — Mike Fratello, Atlanta1985 — Don Nelson, Milwaukee1984 — Frank Layden, Utah1983 — Don Nelson, Milwaukee1982 — Gene Shue, Washington1981 — Jack McKinney, Indiana1980 — Bill Fitch, Boston1979 — Cotton Fitzsimmons, ...

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  1. NBA All-Star Game MVPs

    2013 — Chris Paul, LA Clippers2012 — Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City2011 — Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers2010 — Dwyane Wade, Miami2009 — Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers; and Shaquille O'...

  2. Pistons try to keep momentum going in clash with Hawks

    The Detroit Pistons carry a two-game winning streak into Wednesday night's contest at Philips Arena against the Atlanta Hawks.While back-to-back wins may not seem li...

  3. Horford, Hawks soar past Bulls

    Al Horford recorded a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds, as the Atlanta Hawks cruised past the Chicago Bulls, 92-75, on Saturday.Lou Williams added 16 poi...

  4. 76ers hope to end 5-game slide vs. Hawks

    The Philadelphia 76ers will try end a five-game losing streak on Friday night when they welcome the Atlanta Hawks to the Wells Fargo Center.The Sixers haven't won si...

  5. Warriors hope to honor Nelson with win over Hawks

    The Golden State Warriors honor one of their own on Wednesday night, but will have to contend with the visiting Atlanta Hawks amid the celebration.Don Nelson, who co...

  6. City of Seattle, King County announce proposal for new sports arena

    Christopher Hansen is making a $290 million proposal to his hometown that could be the impetus for a new sports arena that could bring the NBA and NHL to Seattle.All...

  7. Fading fundamentals hurting U.S. basketball: Shaq

    By Larry Fine(Reuters) - Team USA's grip on the basketball world is being undermined by a lack of focus on fundamentals and will eventually be threatened by emerging...

  8. 'I'm very honored': Heat President Pat Riley selected as Chuck Daly Award recipient

    Pat Riley was walking out of Chuck Daly's hospital room in 2009, got to the doorway and turned around for another word from his longtime colleague, rival and friend....

  9. Kevin Durant's career-high 51 points lift Thunder over Nuggets 124-118 in OT

    With two NBA scoring titles to his credit, it seemed inevitable that Kevin Durant would eventually hit the 50-point plateau.He picked a historic night to do it.Duran...

  10. Kevin Durant's career-high 51 points lift Thunder over Nuggets 124-118 in OT

    Kevin Durant scored a career-best 51 points for the top performance in the NBA this season, Russell Westbrook added 40 and Serge Ibaka had his first career triple-do...

  11. LeBron James sweepstakes good for the league: Stern

    By Steve GinsburgBOSTON (Reuters) - The uncertainty surrounding the future of LeBron James , the jewel of the upcoming free-agent class, has triggered a sudden resur...

  12. Nelson closes in on record with Warriors win

    OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Don Nelson moved within one win of tying Lenny Wilkens for the most victories by an NBA coach when the Golden State Warriors beat the New York...

  1. Nelson captures career victories record

    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Don Nelson emerged from the Golden State Warriors locker room all disheveled from a wild celebration after finally overtaking Lenny Wilkens as the...

  2. Adelman gets 1,000th W in Wolves' 107-101 win

    The final seconds ticked down on Rick Adelman's 1,000th career victory, and a season's worth of hardship and heartache quickly evaporated. As his players surrounded ...

  3. Timberwolves down Pistons, Adelman gets 1,000th win

    Luke Ridnour made three clutch free throws with less than 20 seconds to play, as the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the slumping Detroit Pistons, 107-101, on Saturd...

  4. NBA Coaching Victories

    Through April 4, 2013Coaches with 600 or more NBA victories (x-active):1. Don Nelson 1,335 2. Lenny Wilkens 1,332 3. Jerry Sloan 1,221 3. Pat Riley 1,210 5. Phil Jac...

  5. National Invitation Tournament

    2013_Pierre Jackson, Baylor2012_Aaron Bright, Stanford2011_Graham Hatch, Wichita State2010_Chris Johnson, Dayton2009_Jamelle Cornley, Penn State2008_Kosta Koufos, Oh...

  6. Rick Adelman 1 win shy of 1,000 for his career

    Minnesota Timberwolves coach Rick Adelman is one victory away from joining an exclusive club.Adelman has 999 career victories. Only seven coaches in NBA history have...

  7. Parker returns and Spurs top Jazz 104-97 in OT

    The San Antonio Spurs were happy to have Tony Parker back, especially in overtime when the All-Star point guard returned to his role as the team's closer.Parker had ...

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