GREG BUCKNER RUMORS & GOSSIP

Rockets Add Buckner to Coaching Staff

HOUSTON Houston Rockets Head Coach Kevin McHale announced today that he has officially added Greg Buckner as a player development coach on his staff. Greg is going to handle player development for us, said McHale. He came up the hard way, really worked his way around the league. Greg is just a really good, blue-collar guy who understands the league. We are excited to have him on...
Via Fox Sports Houston  |  July 29, 2011
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Houston Rockets hire Greg Buckner as player development coach

Houston Rockets Head Coach Kevin McHale announced today that he has officially added Greg Buckner as a player development coach on his staff. “Greg is going to handle player development for us,” said McHale. “He came up the hard way, really worked his way around the league. Greg is just a really good, blue-collar guy who [...]
Via Inside Hoops  |  July 29, 2011
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Former Tiger Greg Buckner Named Development Coach with Houston Rockets

Former Clemson All-ACC player and 10-year NBA veteran Greg Buckner has been named a player development coach with the Houston Rockets. This will be Buckner's first experience in coaching after he retired from the NBA after the 2008-09 season.
Via clemsontigers.com  |  July 28, 2011
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Rockets Hire Greg Buckner As Player Development Coach

The position will be Greg Buckner's first coaching job after a 10-year NBA career with Dallas, Denver, Philadelphia, Minnesota and Memphis.
Via RealGM  |  July 28, 2011
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Dallas Mavericks keep Singleton, release Buckner

DALLAS — A busy Monday for the Mavericks started with retaining James Singleton, jettisoning Greg Buckner, finding out one of their new players has a knee injury and learning that there’s now a familiar name on the waiting list to join the squad.
Via Star Telegram  |  September 14, 2009
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Mavericks make another move

In addition to signing James Singleton today, the Mavericks also have waived Greg Buckner, a move that is not surprising. Owner Mark Cuban said that Buckner, as a courtesy for his professionalism in two previous stints with the Mavericks, would be waived in time to find another team if he could not be packaged in a trade. The Mavericks cut him and his $4-million contract, but will...
Via dallasnews.com  |  September 14, 2009
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Don't hold your breath waiting for Mavs to get something for Greg Buckner

The window to package Greg Buckner's buyout with other players in a trade begins tomorrow. But the rumor mill isn't cranking. You can find speculation on what the Mavs might be able to cook up for the Buckner buyout. But as far as rumors with substance ... nothing. Donnie Nelson is sure to burn up a bunch of cell phone minutes to see if something might fall in place. However...
Via dallasnews.com  |  September 08, 2009
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How much better are the Mavs?

The off-season isn't over. The Mavs are still shopping Greg Buckner's buyout, which they'd like to use as the centerpiece of a package to add one more piece to the core. But that'd be a big bonus. For the sake of this post, let's assume the Mavs won't be able to get a deal done. I'm also taking the liberties of assuming that James Singleton, a scrapper...
Via dallasnews.com  |  August 27, 2009
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Greg Buckner won't be back in Dallas for long

Greg Buckner, the guard returning to Dallas via Memphis in this four-team deal, won't be on the Mavericks' roster next season. Acquiring Buckner, however, could help the Mavs further improve the roster. Because of his contract situation, Buckner has value as a trade asset in the strange salary cap world of an economically challenged NBA. Buckner's salary of a little...
Via dallasnews.com  |  July 09, 2009
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16 Former Tiger Basketball Players Competing Professionally

As many as 16 former Clemson basketball lettermen have played or are currently playing professionally for the 2008-09 season. Two former Tiger basketball standouts, Greg Buckner and Will Solomon, played in the NBA during the regular season. Buckner played with Memphis, while Solomon played for both Toronto and Sacramento before heading to Europe.
Via clemsontigers.com  |  April 27, 2009
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