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Parker, Spurs set to face Grizzlies

Not since the days of the "Little General," Avery Johnson, has San Antonio had such a vocal leader on the court.

Heat's Erik Spoelstra second in Coach of the Year voting

Brown's predecessors, Byron Scott, Sam Mitchell and Avery Johnson, were also fired within two seasons of winning the honor.

Bob Ford: Hiring an assistant not a bad move for 76ers

Brooklyn hit the exacta by taking part in the postseason and then jumping immediately into a coach search by firing interim P.J. Carlesimo, who got them into the playoffs after Avery Johnson was...

Nets part ways with Carlesimo | Dallas-Fort Worth Sports News - Sports News on...

"Carlesimo, who replaced Avery Johnson, took over as interim head coach on December 27, 2012 and led the Nets to a 35-19 record over the final 54 games of the season.

Nothin' but Net: A lot not to like about the playoffs

Byron Scott, Lawrence Frank, Avery Johnson, Alvin Gentry and Nate McMillan are the main occupants.

Nets top Bulls 110-91, trim series deficit to 3-2

Though the Nets gave general manager Billy King a contract extension last week, it is unknown if Carlesimo will be back after leading the Nets to a 35-19 mark after replacing the fired Avery...

No Hinrich, not enough rebounding for Bulls as Nets win 110-91

Though the Nets gave general manager Billy King a contract extension last week, it is unknown if Carlesimo will be back after leading the Nets to a 35-19 mark after replacing the fired Avery...

Nets win 110-91, cut Bulls' lead to 3-2

Though the Nets gave general manager Billy King a contract extension last week, it is unknown if Carlesimo will be back after leading the Nets to a 35-19 mark after replacing the fired Avery...

Brooklyn Nets (29-20) at Washington Wizards (13-35), 7 p.m. (ET)

"We had a lot of people play well," said Nets interim coach P.J. Carlesimo, who is 15-6 since taking over for Avery Johnson.

Chicago Bulls (28-17) at Brooklyn Nets (27-19), 7:30 p.m. (ET)

"It's the third time we've played them and we've turned it over 19 times in all three games," said Brooklyn coach P.J. Carlesimo, who is now 13-5 since taking over for the fired Avery Johnson.

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Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra doesn't win Coach of the Year, avoids 'jinx'

The winners of the award in 2006 ( Avery Johnson), 2007 ( Sam Mitchell), 2008 ( Byron Scott) and...

Nets part ways with Carlesimo

Carlesimo, who replaced Avery Johnson, took over as interim head coach on December 27, 2012 and...

(5) Chicago Bulls (0-0) at (4) Brooklyn Nets (0-0), 8 p.m. (ET)

P.J. Carlesimo took over for Avery Johnson after 28 games (14-14).

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Brooklyn Nets not in active search for new coach, GM Billy King says

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