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Arizona State Hires Larry Greer, Expects To Add Eric Musselman

Larry Greer, a former assistant coach with the Portland Trail Blazers, has accepted an offer to join Herb Sendek’s staff at Arizona State.

Greer spent four seasons as the Blazers' advanced scout before Nate McMillan promoted him to assistant last offseason.

Eric Musselman is expected to join Sendek’s staff early next week, according to a report.

Musselman last season coached the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA's developmental league.

Via Chris Haynes/CSNNE

Sources: Eric Musselman In Talks To Join Arizona State Coaching Staff

Eric Musselman has had serious conversations with Arizona State coach Herb Sendek about joining the Suns Devils staff, multiple sources confirmed.

Musselman’s addition would help fill the vacancies left by former ASU assistants Scott Pera and Lamont Smith.

Pera left for Penn and Smith departed for Washington.

Via Andy Katz/ESPN

Dale Osbourne Hired As Assistant Coach By Blazers

Terry Stotts has added Dale Osbourne to the coaching staff of the Portland Trail Blazers.

“I'm very excited about Dale joining our staff,” said Stotts. “His diverse coaching background and experience at the college and D-League level will be very valuable in the development of our younger players both on the court and off.”

Osbourne joins the Trail Blazers from the Tulsa 66ers, where he served as head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s NBA Development League affiliate.

Via RealGM Staff Report

Bakersfield Jam Name Brian Levy Assistant GM

The Bakersfield Jam have promoted Brian Levy to Assistant General Manager.

Levy spent last season serving in the role of Director of Player Personnel, helping the Jam achieve its most successful season in franchise history by reaching the semifinal round of the 2012 NBA D-League Playoffs.

“I am pleased to announce Brian’s promotion to Assistant General Manager,” said Bakersfield Jam Head Coach Will Voigt. “He has been a tremendous help to me in assessing players for our team, and I am grateful to have him on board for another season.”

Levy joined the Jam in 2010, serving as the Head Video Coordinator for the 2010-2011 season. He was then named Director of Player Personnel for the 2011-12 season, and will now serve as Assistant General Manager for the 2012-13 season.

Via RealGM Staff Report

Eric Musselman Hopes To Return As Coach Of Venezuelan National Team

Eric Musselman hopes to return for a third stint as head coach of the Venezuelan national team.

"I would like to continue with the national team," said Musselman. "I feel a special tie with the players and the Venezuelan federation.”

Musselman plans to speak again with Venezuelan Basketball Federation president Carmelo Cortez to discuss his contract, which expired after the World Olympic Qualifying Tournament in July.

Venezuela failed to advance to the knockout stage of the tournament, registering a loss to Lithuania in the preliminary round.

"(Cortez) received me and my wife in the new offices of the Federation just days after our game against Lithuania," Musselman said. "We had a productive meeting. I'm sure we'll talk soon."

Via FIBA.com

Anthony Mason Jr. Signs With Cholet

Anthony Mason Jr. has signed one-year deal with French Pro A League team Cholet.

Mason spent 45 games last season with the NBA D-League Sioux Falls Skyforce, averaging 17.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists.

Via Eurobasket.com

Schroeder Named Director Of Basketball Ops For D-League's Skyforce

Scott Schroeder has accepted a position as Director of Basketball Operations for the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the D-League.

Schoreder ran the popular D-League blog Ridiculous Upside.

Schroeder is the latest member of the media to work for the D-League, following Sebastian Pruiti who went from NBAPlaybook to becoming an assistant coach for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

Via RealGM Staff Report

Najera Retires, Will Become Head Coach Of D-League's Legends

Eduardo Najera is retiring from the NBA and will become the head coach of the Texas Legends of the D-League, according to sources.

Najera will take over form Del Harris and will also have an ownership stake.

Najera played 12 seasons in the NBA.

Via Marc Stein/ESPN

Eric Devendorf Signs With Dnipro Azot

Eric Devendorf has signed a contract with Dnipro Azot, a club located in the Ukraine.

Devendorf split last season with the Idaho Stampede and the Reno Bighorns of the NBA D-League.

Via Mike Waters/Syracuse Post-Standard

Celtics Hire Jay Larranaga

Jay Larranaga has been hired by the Celtics as an assistant coach.

Larranaga was most recently head coach of the Erie Bayhawks.

Via Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Cavaliers Promote Mike Gansey To Director Of D-League Ops

Mike Gansey spent the 2011-12 season as the Cavaliers basketball operations assistant.

Sharrod Ford Agrees To Terms With Brose Baskets Bamberg

Sharrod Ford last played for the Erie Bay Hawks of the NBA D-League.

Brad Wanamaker Signs With Limoges

Brad Wanamaker helped lead the Austin Toros to the 2012 NBA D-League championship.

Willie Warren Agrees To Terms With Maccabi Rishon

Willie Warren spent last season with the NBA D-League Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

Malcolm Thomas Close To Deal, Bulls Ruled Out As Option

Malcolm Thomas is likely to sign a contract with a team overseas despite being named a Summer League All-Star.

Leo Lyons Hoping For NBA Training Camp Invite

Leo Lyons has garnered interest from several NBA teams.

Craig Brackins Signs With Angelico Biella

Craig Brackins has signed with Angelico Biella.
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