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04.07.12

Why John Calipari Should Never Leave for the Knicks or Any NBA Team Basketball, John Calipari, Multiple Sports, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Kentucky just won the national championship, but John Calipari is already looking ahead to next year. So are many people, as immediately there were questions raised on whether Calipari would look to make the jump to the NBA.“Kentucky is the best job in basketball coaching,” Calipari said, via ESPN. “Why would I leave? We just won the national title. We're chasing UCLA.”Some doubt his sincerity, but I believe college basketball is the place for him for the next few years of his career. We'll look at some of the top reasons he has absolutely no reason to leave Kentucky:Begin Slideshow
04.06.12

NBA Rumors: Will New York Knicks Lure John Calipari out of Lexington? John Calipari, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
There will be more than a few coaching jobs open after the season and names such as Phil Jackson, Jerry Sloan, Nate McMillan, Mike D’Antoni and Jeff Van Gundy will be tied to each opening throughout the summer. Now you can add one more name to that list. Despite his recent statement that he has no desire to return to the NBA, current Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari will be highly sought after for several openings. Calipari may not be interested in the NBA, but the NBA will surely be interested in him. According to the NY Daily News, ...
04.06.12

NBA Rumors: Will New York Knicks Lure John Calipari out of Lexington? John Calipari, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
There will be more than a few coaching jobs open after the season and names such as Phil Jackson, Jerry Sloan, Nate McMillan, Mike D’Antoni and Jeff Van Gundy will be tied to each opening throughout the summer. Now you can add one more name to that list. Despite his recent statement that he has no desire to return to the NBA, current Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari will be highly sought after for several openings. Calipari may not be interested in the NBA, but the NBA will surely be interested in him. According to the NY Daily News, ...
04.05.12

NBA Rumors: John Calipari Smart to Avoid New York Drama by Staying at Kentucky Basketball, John Calipari, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
John Calipari boosted his coaching stock significantly by winning the national championship on Monday night, but he was wise to quickly dispel any connection between himself and the NBA. He's already in a perfect spot, so there's no reason to leave. Andy Katz of ESPN reports the Kentucky Wildcats head coach doesn't plan on exiting his current position anytime soon, even if the New York Knicks came calling. Kentucky coach John Calipari said Wednesday he isn't going to coach the New York Knicks or any other NBA franchise for the foreseeable future. "Kentucky is the best job in basketball coaching," ...
04.05.12

NBA Rumors: John Calipari Smart to Avoid New York Drama by Staying at Kentucky Basketball, John Calipari, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
John Calipari boosted his coaching stock significantly by winning the national championship on Monday night, but he was wise to quickly dispel any connection between himself and the NBA. He's already in a perfect spot, so there's no reason to leave. Andy Katz of ESPN reports the Kentucky Wildcats head coach doesn't plan on exiting his current position anytime soon, even if the New York Knicks came calling. Kentucky coach John Calipari said Wednesday he isn't going to coach the New York Knicks or any other NBA franchise for the foreseeable future. "Kentucky is the best job in basketball coaching," ...
06.03.11

New York Knicks’ Donnie Walsh Era Is Over: Who Will the Knicks Hire Next? Breaking News, John Calipari, Mike D'antoni, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks | Comments Off
The era of Knicks president and general manager Donnie Walsh' finally came to an end Friday.Knicks owner James Dolan told the media "Following a long series of discussions regarding his future role with the New York Knicks, Donnie Walsh and I have mutually agreed that he will be leaving his position at the end of June."Now the question is how will this effect Mike D'Antoni as the Knicks coach, as his contract also expires? As of now D'Antoni is no lock-in, as now there are many options to have a new coach and president combination.Kentucky's' coach Mike Calipari is certainly ...
04.20.11

2011 NBA Playoffs: Why John Calipari Will Coach the New York Knicks Next Season 2011 NBA Playoffs, John Calipari, NBA, NBA Pacific, New York Knicks, Opinion, Preview/Prediction | Comments Off
We all see it coming. We also have witnessed Mike D’antoni’s poor excuse for defense. Sure, we can all agree that he can coach the run-and-gun offense like no other. However, at some point, some kind of defensive wall must prevail. I wonder how much he played a part in the trade for Carmelo Anthony. I contemplate if he was salivating over getting a superstar or if he was shaking in his mustached boots about breaking up the chemistry and the essential core of his team. Mike D’antoni knows what he is doing, but does he know what he is doing? Star power ...
08.11.10

Knicks With Amnesia, Hire Isiah Thomas as Consultant; Thomas Stays FIU Coach John Calipari, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off
08.11.10

Why NBA Is Allowing Isiah Thomas to Consult for Knicks Chicago Bulls, FIU Golden Panthers, James Dolan, John Calipari, NBA, New York Knicks, Thomas Jones | Comments Off
06.28.10

Grading the NBA Draft Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Greg Monroe, John Calipari, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off
The NBA Draft produced one glaring question that is blinding Knicks fans like a cop shining a flashlight in their eyes: Will the Bulls and Pat Riley continue to haunt the franchise forever? The Bulls kept knocking off the Patrick Ewing-led Knicks with a guy named Michael Jordan. Then Riley left ... — full article at nypost.com
06.26.10

Anticipation of Free Agency Looms Over NBA Draft 2010 nba free agents, Amare Stoudemire, chris bosh, Cole Aldrich, Craig Brackins, demarcus cousins, derrick favors, Dwayne Wade, Evan Turner, Geoff Petrie, Gordon Hayward, Isiah Thomas, John Calipari, John Wall, kevin pritchard, Kirk Hinrich, LeBron James, NBA Draft 2010, Quincy Pondexter, sam presti | Comments Off
by Rob PetersonFiled under: Bulls, Kings, Knicks, Nets, Raptors, Trail Blazers, Wizards, NBA Draft, Thunder, NBA Free AgentsNEW YORK -- John Wall, we hope you enjoyed the night of your life. "I was emotional," Wall said after he was picked at No. 1 by the Washington Wizards. "Almost brought tears to my eyes." As it should. Celebrate this night. Live it up with your family and fellow draftees such as Al-Farouq Aminu and his MC Hammer glasses. Tell him, "best of luck with the Clippers." And you, Wesley Johnson, your plaid pants and double-breasted suit truly stood out. Let's hope your game ...
06.20.10

Bobcats coach Brown: Williams’ past no problem Charlotte Bobcats, Derrick Brown, John Calipari, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks | Comments Off
One of 15 players in a three-day free-agent camp, Williams was out of basketball last season. He's twice been arrested in drug-related incidents and was waived off the New Jersey Nets in 2009. Brown said Williams is a good kid and he speaks first-hand; Brown spent a lot of time in Memphis the ... — full article at newsobserver.com
05.24.10

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Finding Mike Brown’s Replacement? chris bosh, Danny Ferry, John Calipari, LeBron James, Mike Brown, Mike Krzyzewski, Phil Jackson, Tom Izzo | Comments Off
by Bethlehem ShoalsFiled under: Bulls, Cavaliers, Heat, Knicks, Lakers, Nets, NBA Coaches Mike Brown is finally out, and while questions remain about who knew what when, it's Mike Brown. He did his best, but at the end of the day, the Cavs didn't win a title, and short of that, Brown wasn't the coach to keep James in Cleveland. So, Danny Ferry goes shopping for a new fearless leader. Except from the outside, the clouds seems crooked, as this coach is being recruited with the express purpose of appealing to LeBron James. As much as the very letter of the Collective Bargain ...
05.23.10

Serving Hotlinks Q & A Style chris bosh, John Calipari, LeBron James, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off
05.19.10

Did The Knicks Rig Another NBA Draft Lottery? John Calipari, John Wall, LeBron James, NBA, NBA Draft Lottery, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks | Comments Off
05.18.10

Is Worldwide Wes The Key To Getting LeBron? Allen Iverson, John Calipari, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, NBA, New York Knicks, William Wesley | Comments Off
05.18.10

What are the Odds? – Where Will LeBron James Sign? Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, John Calipari, LeBron James, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks | Comments Off
05.17.10

Easy Links: Now with even more LeBron Grant Hill, John Calipari, LeBron James, NBA, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors | Comments Off
05.17.10

Calipari, LeBron and Wes? Bullcrap. John Calipari, LeBron James, NBA, New York Knicks, Phil Jackson | Comments Off
I see what you're saying but I think going to coach LeBron could be an ego boost as much as anything. LeBron has shown that he can't get it done in the post season - Calipari could be the man that gets LeBron over the hump and makes him officially the greatest player in the world. Win a ... — full article at cbssports.com
05.14.10

Weekend Sports Discussion: LeBron James Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, John Calipari, LeBron James, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off
With the Cav’s being eliminated from the NBA playoffs Thursday night, what does LeBron do? Will he re-sign with the Cavs? Bolt to the Bulls or Knicks? Will John Calipari factor into his decision? Did he not care about winning this year because of his free agency? Post here in the ... — full article at sports.insidepulse.com

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