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Kings give Westphal the boot, try to make a Smart decision

Found January 05, 2012 on TheProBasketballTalk: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Paul Westphal,  DeMarcus Cousins,  Keith Smart,  Zach Lowe
TEAMS: Sacramento Kings,  Golden State Warriors
The Sacramento Kings fired coach Paul Westphal on Thursday, cutting ties after two-plus seasons amid a slow start and an escalating dispute with young center DeMarcus Cousins. Kings president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie made the announcement ahead of the team's home game against Milwaukee on Thursday night. Assistant coach Keith Smart, let go by the Golden State Warriors this summer after one season, will serve as head coach versus the Bucks.ABC News I don't have anything to say, one of them had to go.  I do know some smarter people that have things to say though, Zach Lowe, The Point Forward Cowbell Kingdom
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