Trend Results : Nate McMillan

Report: Clippers Interested in Nate McMillan to Fill Coaching Vacancy

The Clippers have more or less acknowledged that they let Vinny Del Negro walk in order to keep Chris Paul happy. The thought process is that if Paul is happy, he will want to remain a Clipper as he’s far more valuable to the long-term success than Del Negro is. The Clippers reportedly have interest [...]

Atlanta Hawks Reportedly Interviewed Nate McMillan

Steve Clifford interviewing for Bucks head-coaching job

Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Steve Clifford is interviewing with the Milwaukee Bucks for their head-coaching job on Monday, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Milwaukee has interviewed Nate McMillan and Houston Rockets assistants Kelvin Sampson and J.B. Show More Summary

Is Nate McMillan the Right Choice for Detroit Pistons' Next Coach?

With Phil Jackson on board as a consultant, the Detroit Pistons and general manager Joe Dumars are searching for their next head coach. And they have already interviewed the man who is the best fit for the job, Nate McMillan. McMillan, the former Seattle SuperSonics and Portland Trail Blazers head coach, last coached in the NBA in 2012. Show More Summary

Pistons to interview J.B. Bickerstaff for coaching job

J.B. Bickerstaff will interview for the Detroit Pistons' head-coaching vacancy on Wednesday, reports Yahoo! Sports Adrian Wojnarowski. The Houston Rockets assistant will join former Portland Trail Blazers head coach Nate McMillan, Phoenix...Show More Summary

Nate McMillan and Lindsey Hunter Interviewed for Pistons Coaching Job

Pistons interview Lindsey Hunter, Nate McMillan for coaching job

Lindsey Hunter and Nate McMillan have different coaching resumes. Hunter, 42, is a relative coaching neophyte, with only 41 games under his belt. McMillan, 48, has 101/2 seasons and five playoff appearances to his credit. But there is one similarity — they are former players known for toughness they displayed during their playing careers. And there is a thought [...]

Coach Nate McMillan Is the Perfect Fit to Rebuild Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons recently fired coach Lawrence Frank and are now setting out to find his replacement. Let's be honest, there are not a ton of great options out there. Most of the good coaches have jobs or are retired. The remaining available names are either flawed or untested. Show More Summary

Detroit Pistons to Interview Nate McMillan For Coaching Gig Today

The NBA’s coaching carousel continues and Detroit is front and center. The club fired Lawrence Frank last week and their search is well underway. Former Blazers coach Nate McMillan has been on the team’s radar ever since they let Frank go, and the two sides will meet today. McMillan has been widely regarded as the [...]

Nate McMillan: Former Head Coach Would Be Ideal Assistant for Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers roster underwent major changes this offseason, and now, the coaching staff is being adjusted to try and fit the new personnel. Bringing in Mike D’Antoni will help the offense, and the Lakers now need Nate McMillan to get the defense playing at a high level. Show More Summary

Mike D’Antoni talks defence; Says he would welcome Nate McMillan in his team – NBA Update

Mike D’Antoni talks defence; Says he would welcome Nate McMillan in his team – NBA Update Mike D’Antoni, the new head coach at the Los Angeles Lakers, might be one of the best coaches in NBA when it comes down to laying down offensive strategies. Show More Summary

Nate McMillan: Coach Wouldn't Add Necessary Defensive Mentality to Lakers' Staff

It doesn't matter how many points the Los Angeles Lakers score in Mike D'Antoni 's "seven seconds or less" system; they're still going to have to play defense sooner or later. CBS Sports reporter Ken Berger states that "New Lakers coach...Show More Summary

D’Antoni To Recruit Nate McMillan as Defensive Assistant

While he’s celebrated as an offensive genius, Mike D’Antoni’s perception is that he’s equally as bad as implementing defense. Proof of that is when the Knicks hired Mike Woodson last year to be a defensive assistant. That was pretty telling. Will there be more of that? New Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni is expected to reach [...]

Lakers Rumors: L.A. Shouldn't Rush to Hire Nate McMillan as Assistant

Nate McMillan isn't who you think he is. On the surface, hiring the former Seattle Sonic and Portland Trail Blazer head coach to go along with Mike D'Antoni seems like a brilliant move, and according to CBS' Ken Berg, it appears that's...Show More Summary

Mike D’Antoni Reportedly Wants Nate McMillan as Defensive Assistant Coach

Why Nate McMillan Can Succeed Where L.A. Lakers Coach Mike Brown Failed

In one of the most controversial moves of the young 2012-13 NBA regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Mike Brown (via USA Today). The decision was made after the star-studded Lakers began the regular season with a stunning 1-4 record. Show More Summary

Ranking the Job Security of Every NBA Head Coach

Every year, several NBA coaches fail to last throughout the entire season. Last year, Randy Wittman, Paul Westphal, Mike D'Antoni and Nate McMillan fell victim to the pink slip, and this year, we will undoubtedly witness a few more firings. Show More Summary

Portland Trail Blazers: Stat Projections for the Starting Unit

After a disappointing season for the Portland Trail Blazers in which the team struggled through insubordination, lost long-time coach Nate McMillan and ultimately fell far short of the playoffs, the Blazers are ready to get back on track...Show More Summary

Portland Trail Blazers: 5 Things Team Must Do to Build on 2011-12

The 2011-2012 campaign will be known as the season that the Blazers decided to move into a new era. Coach Nate McMillan was fired, former top pick Greg Oden was released, Gerald Wallace and Marcus Camby were traded away, and the Blazers stumbled to the finish with a 28-38 record, missing the playoffs for the first time in three years. Show More Summary

The Rise of Oklahoma City: From the Ground Up (to the Gates of the NBA Finals)

After their 50 win season in 2004-05, coach Nate McMillan left the Seattle SuperSonics for a well-paying job in Portland. Once that happened, the SuperSonics dropped rapidly to the cellar of the NBA. Averaging more than 50 losses a year for the next three seasons, the Sonics were not looking good. Show More Summary