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NBA Execs: Billy Donovan likely heading to the NBA
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:22 pm
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:22 pm
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There is a growing sense among NBA executives that Florida Gators coach Billy Donovan is looking to making the jump to the NBA more than ever before, according to league sources
Sources told ESPN.com that Donovan is poised to draw interest from multiple NBA teams this offseason and is increasingly prepared to listen to those pitches after the Gators endured a 16-17 season in which they failed to qualify for postseason play for just the second time in Donovan's nearly two decades in Gainesville.
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Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:23 pm to UltimateHog
Good move for him. Could really screw Florida in the coach carousel though.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:24 pm to UltimateHog
Come on in Gators..the water is fine.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:24 pm to UltimateHog
What NBA jobs are likely going to be open? There are just a handful I can see him jumping for after signing an extension like he did this week.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:25 pm to BluegrassBelle
Only $500,000 buyout for NBA.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:26 pm to BluegrassBelle
Not sure, always at least a few, I don't follow the NBA literally at all.
Billy's agent is smart.
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but the contract contains a buyout for a mere $500,000 if an NBA opportunity arises.
Billy's agent is smart.
This post was edited on 4/2/15 at 1:28 pm
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:26 pm to UltimateHog
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:26 pm to UltimateHog
i see...upvote
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:27 pm to UltimateHog
How many days does he want to make the jump for this time? Anthony Grant and John Pelphrey are both still available. It's like 2007 all over again.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:27 pm to UltimateHog
I don't see the buyout being a problem for any NBA team, but I could see him being picky about where he wants to go.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:27 pm to BluegrassBelle
Bulls, Magic, Denver
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:28 pm to ShaneTheLegLechler
Bulls would be appealing as hell if they wanted him.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:28 pm to ShaneTheLegLechler
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Denver
Following Brian Shaw is the easiest thing ever. Even if you lose a lot, as long as the players don't want to die rather than play for you, you were an upgrade.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:28 pm to crimsonian
They've got Pelphrey and Grant ready to go.
We'll take KeVaughn Allen back gladly.
We'll take KeVaughn Allen back gladly.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:29 pm to STLhog
OKC or does Brooks still have dirty pics of all the owners?
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:30 pm to STLhog
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OKC or does Brooks still have dirty pics of all the owners?
Brooks has the backing of Westbrook and Durant. Given Durant's impending free agency, that will likely have great sway in this decision (injury or not, until Durant proves he can't get back, he's presumed to be a superstar).
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:30 pm to STLhog
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OKC or does Brooks still have dirty pics of all the owners?
I don't see OKC as a fit for him, if they get rid of Brooks.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:31 pm to UltimateHog
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I don't see OKC as a fit for him, if they get rid of Brooks.
Huh? I can't imagine a better fit. High pace, tough defense, run and gun, very athletic and long. It is like a Billy Donovan wet dream coaching scenario.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:31 pm to BluegrassBelle
Yeah, and who knows with teams like Cleveland or New Orleans too, but those would be interesting. I dunno if there's bad blood with Orlando and frick getting into that Denver mess. There might be other possibilities I'm missing as well
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:32 pm to UltimateHog
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I don't see OKC as a fit for him, if they get rid of Brooks.
why? I think it's a great fit. Genuinely curious.
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