Knight Resigns as Hawks GM

Press Release- 9:05 am -
Atlanta, Ga.- The Atlanta Hawks announced today that Executive Vice-President and General Manager Billy Knight has submitted his resignation, effective July 1st, after six seasons with the club.
“The time has come for me to take a break and fully evaluate my future plans,” said Knight. “I am tremendously pleased with what [...]

Posted in Billy Knight, Donnie Walsh, kenny smith on May 7th, 2008
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Smith Jets in for Interview

Frank Isola reports that Kenny Smith will interview with the Knicks this week.
Meanwhile, Marc Berman says that Raptors coach Sam Mitchell, who played in Indiana for three years during his NBA career, may factor in the Knicks coaching plan should the Raptors lose in the first round of the playoffs. Mark Jackson is also expected [...]

Posted in Avery Johnson, Big Chief Triangle, Byron Scott, Doc Rivers, Don Nelson, Donnie Walsh, Eddie Jordan, Flip Saunders, Frank Isola, George Karl, Gregg Popovich, Jerry Sloan, Jim O'Brien, Lawrence Frank, Marc Iavaroni, Marc berman, Mark Jackson, Mike Brown, Mike D'Antoni, Mike Dunleavy, Mike Woodson, Mo Cheeks, Nate McMillan, P.J. Carlesimo, Pat Riley, Patrick Ewing, Randy Whittman, Reggie Theus, Rick Adelman, Sam Mitchell, Scott Skiles, Stan Van Gundy, kenny smith on April 28th, 2008
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Has The Jet Flown onto the Knicks radar?

Frank Isola is reporting that GM Donnie Walsh will interview New York City product Kenny Smith for a possible role in the front office.
There’s no question the team needs Walsh to groom a young mind, and we’ve loved the idea of Greg Anthony, but we think Smith has the chops to be an executive [...]

Posted in Donnie Walsh, Frank Isola, kenny smith on April 27th, 2008
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