NBA: Steve Clifford leaves Orlando Magic by mutual agreement
3 years, 6 months ago

NBA: Steve Clifford leaves Orlando Magic by mutual agreement

The Hindu  

The rebuilding Orlando Magic and coach Steve Clifford mutually agreed to part ways after three seasons. "We would like to thank Steve for his contributions to the Orlando Magic," team president Jeff Weltman said. "I would like to thank the DeVos family, Magic leadership and the entire staff, and certainly wish everyone well," said Clifford in a statement. Orlando becomes the third NBA team searching for a new head coach, joining the Boston Celtics and Portland Trail Blazers.

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Steve Clifford is stepping down as Hornets coach as ‘grind’ of 82 games becomes too much
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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New York Times  

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Associated Press  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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New York Times  

The day after he traded Nikola Vucevic, Aaron Gordon, Evan Fournier and two others for an array of young players and future draft picks, Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said something that did not receive the attention it deserved. There’s a lower floor, and we have to make good decisions and develop young players properly.” Saturday’s agreement …

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News 18  

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