The Boston Celtics would consider hiring Vinny Del Negro if Doc Rivers decides to leave, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the situation.
Ainge is said to be is an admirer of Del Negro’s up-tempo philosophy.
“As a stopgap for that situation, sure,” said one source. “Vinnie would be the perfect person for what they need. All of the all-star coaches, or whatever...
Is this guy (Vinny Del Negro) really a potential replacement for Doc Rivers?.sjh9{position:absolute;clip:rect(437px,auto,auto,476px);}Fast payday loans For Every One If Doc Rivers decides to walk away from his 3-year, $21 million contract with the Boston Celtics, general manager Danny Ainge already has a possible replacement lined up: Vinny Del Negro.Mark Murphy of The Boston Herald...
The possibility of Doc Rivers leaving the Celtics seems to be increasing by the day, and as such, it seems as if the team is preparing for the possibility of life without its head coach of nine seasons.
The Boston Herald reported Friday morning that if Rivers does indeed leave Boston, former Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro would receive “serious consideration” to fill his spot...
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Chris Paul has apparently had enough of the public suggestion that he had something to do with Vinny Del Negro’s termination.
According to ESPN, a source close the situation has stepped up to speak on Paul’s behalf.
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Chris Paul is reportedly angry with the team for statements from owner Donald Sterling that seemed to imply Paul was responsible for ex-coach Vinny Del Negro's firing.
ARRIVEDERCI, VINNY
On Wednesday, when asked about not re-signing coach Vinny Del Negro, Clippers owner Donald Sterling all but admitted the move was made to keep his superstar point guard in town.
Vinny Del Negro led the Los Angeles Clippers to a strong season by anyone’s standards, let alone what the franchise has traditionally become accustomed to.
Still, it was all but a foregone conclusion that their coach Vinny Del Negro was a dead man walking by the end of the season.
The rumors of superstar players such as Blake Griffin and Chris Paul disliking Paul had grown to...
Vinny Del Negros third season as Clippers coach was arguably his best, but it wasnt enough to save his job.
According to Yahoo Sports, Del Negro, whose three-year contract expires at the end of June, was told by the team that he will not be offered a new deal. The Clippers did not make an announcement and did not respond to an email requesting more information.
The Clippers won...
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The Los Angeles Clippers reportedly have decided to part ways with team's head coach, firing Vinny Del Negro after just three seasons.