G League WiretapApril 2012 G League Wiretap

Arizona State Hires Larry Greer, Expects To Add Eric Musselman

Aug 31, 2012 11:08 PM

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.

Chris Haynes/CSNNE

Tags: South Bay Lakers, Arizona State Sun Devils, Pacific-12 Conference, NCAA, NBA, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Misc Rumor, NCAA Misc Rumor

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

Aug 30, 2012 10:44 AM

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.

Andy Katz/ESPN

Tags: South Bay Lakers, Arizona State Sun Devils, Pacific-12 Conference, NCAA, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Misc Rumor, NCAA Misc Rumor

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Dale Osbourne Hired As Assistant Coach By Blazers

Aug 29, 2012 5:29 PM

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.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Portland Trail Blazers, Tulsa 66ers, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Misc Official Transaction, D-League, D-League Teams

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Bakersfield Jam Name Brian Levy Assistant GM

Aug 28, 2012 8:42 PM

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.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Bakersfield Jam, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Misc Rumor

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Eric Musselman Hopes To Return As Coach Of Venezuelan National Team

Aug 25, 2012 1:08 AM

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."

FIBA.com

Tags: D-League, National

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Anthony Mason Jr. Signs With Cholet

Aug 23, 2012 11:10 AM

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.

Eurobasket.com

Tags: Cholet Basket, French Jeep Elite, D-League, International, International Signing Rumor, International Teams, International League, International Misc Rumor

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

Aug 22, 2012 4:06 PM

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.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Sioux Falls Skyforce, D-League, D-League Teams

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

Aug 21, 2012 4:51 PM

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.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Eduardo Najera, Texas Legends, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Misc Rumor

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Eric Devendorf Signs With Dnipro Azot

Aug 20, 2012 9:57 PM

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.

Mike Waters/Syracuse Post-Standard

Tags: Eric Devendorf, SK Dnipro Azot, Ukrainian Superleague, D-League, International, International Signing Rumor, International Teams, International League, International Misc Rumor

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Celtics Hire Jay Larranaga

Aug 20, 2012 9:54 PM

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

Larranaga was most recently head coach of the Erie Bayhawks.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Tags: Boston Celtics, Erie BayHawks (2008), NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Misc Official Transaction, D-League, D-League Teams

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Cavaliers Promote Mike Gansey To Director Of D-League Ops

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Sharrod Ford Agrees To Terms With Brose Baskets Bamberg

Euroleague.net

Brad Wanamaker Signs With Limoges

Eurobasket.com

Willie Warren Agrees To Terms With Maccabi Rishon

Eurobasket.com

Malcolm Thomas Close To Deal, Bulls Ruled Out As Option

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Leo Lyons Hoping For NBA Training Camp Invite

Steve Walentik/Columbia Tribune

Craig Brackins Signs With Angelico Biella

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