The Nets have been relatively quiet in their search to replace interim coach P.J. Carlesimo. There were reports of interest in Phil Jackson but the Zen Master dismissed those through back channels. Both Shaw and Hollins figure to be extremely popular names on the coaching market once they're available, although we can't imagine Memphis letting Hollins go with the Grizzlies currently in the Western Conference finals.
Report: Nets to wait to talk to Shaw, Hollins
Deron Williams | BKN
(May 18, 2013 10:38 AM EDT)
Tim Bontemps of the New York Post expects the Nets to interview Pacers associate coach Brian Shaw and Grizzlies head coach Lionel Hollins once their respective playoff runs are over.
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New York Post
Report: Bobcats are changing name to Hornets
Michael Jordan | CHA
(May 18, 2013 9:22 AM EDT)
The Bobcats started the process of changing their name to Hornet, a source with knowledge of the situation told Will Brinson of CBS Sports.
This isn't exactly a surprise. Once the Hornets changed their names to Pelicans, there were multiple reports the Bobcats were at least exploring the idea of returning to the name of the franchise that played in Charlotte from 1988 to 2002. According to Brinson, there's no timeline for the change but commissioner-in-waiting Adam Silver said in April that such a process can at least 18 months.
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CBS Sports