Five NBA coaches who already may be on hot seat
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It’s September, which means we are mere weeks from the first rumor about an NBA coach getting fired. Teams are ruthless when it comes to coaching decisions in the modern NBA. Tyronn Lue was canned after six games in Cleveland last season. In 2017-18, Earl WFive NBA coaches who already may be on hot seat
It’s September, which means we are mere weeks from the first rumor about an NBA coach getting fired. Teams are ruthless when it comes to coaching decisions in the modern NBA. Tyronn Lue was canned after six games in Cleveland last season. In 2017-18, Earl Watson only lasted three games with Phoenix, though he was actually let go during training camp -– Phoenix inexplicably gave him two weeks’ notice. Recent success won’t save a coach either. Lue and David Blatt -- yes, Cleveland again -- were fired after going to the Finals. Lionel Hollins was canned after leading Memphis to the best season in franchise history, and Dwane Casey (Toronto) and George Karl (Denver) lost their jobs after winning Coach of the Year. One early losing streak, particularly for teams with title aspirations, can mean a coach doesn’t make it to Christmas. Based on a combination of contract status, preseason expectations, roster turnover and itchy fingers among management, here are five coaches who will start the season on the hot seat. Read more