April 2012 Basketball 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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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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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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Cavaliers Promote Mike Gansey To Director Of D-League Ops

Aug 20, 2012 5:47 PM

The Cleveland Cavaliers have promoted Mike Gansey to Director of Development League Operations and Cavaliers Basketball Operations Assistant.

Gansey, 29, spent the 2011-12 season as the Cavaliers basketball operations assistant. In his new position as the Cavaliers’ Director of Development League Operations/Cavaliers Basketball Operations Assistant, he will work closely with Cavaliers Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin and Canton Charge Head Coach Alex Jensen in the basketball operations and personnel matters of the Cavaliers’ exclusively owned and operated NBA Development League affiliate, as well as other general NBA Development League areas and player personnel elements.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Charge, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Misc Official Transaction, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Misc Rumor

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