Kim Hughes replaces Mike Dunleavy as Clippers head coach!

[NewYorkUSCtrojan]

Inside source: clippers coach mike dunleavy fired!

Press release at 4:00PST

You heard it here first!

6:45PM UPDATE: The news is true! Kim Hughes replaces Mike Dunleavy as Los Angeles Clippers head coach: http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=5359

[Anton Chigurh]

:banana:

[ihatetimthomas]

If this is true, this is the best thing that could have ever happened to the CLippers

[Bigsmoke]

about time. maybe he could go to Indiana with his son.

[AKADS]

I wonder if the Clippers make some trades to get younger for next yr with Griffin and maybe a good draft pick.

[bagelred]

Was he fired by Mike Dunleavy the GM?

That would be an awkward conversation.

[Toizumi]

good news :rockon:

Baron should be pretty happy with this.


http://clippers.topbuzz.com/albums/baron-davis/Baron_Davis_smiles_as_he_holds_the_ball_on_media_d ay.jpg

[Anton Chigurh]

lets wait on a source before we celebrate

[bagelred]

You know I have to........

http://davepear.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/breaking-news.gif

[ihatetimthomas]

I wonder if the Clippers make some trades to get younger for next yr with Griffin and maybe a good draft pick.

They have some nice young players. Gordon for one. He is a nice player to build around with Griffin. Baron is going no where bc of his contract but he has played well this year and is the leader. Kaman will be only 28 when he starts the year next season. DeAndre Jordan has a lot of upside. I mean, if they can get some real talent in return for Camby, then do it. But I wouldn't make a deal just to make a deal

[Poodle]

i knew it would happen if they started losing again, with whats his name out. they waited that whole first half of the season to give dunleavy a chance with a fully healthy squad, looks like they're not waiting any longer. can't blame them. that roster has a lot of talent but constantly underachieving.

thing is most of the coaches available are garbage too.

[ihatetimthomas]

lets wait on a source before we celebrate

exactly, an ISH poster is not exactly a credible source

[HylianNightmare]

Jeff van gundy

[knickballer]

You know I have to........

http://davepear.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/breaking-news.gif


:oldlol: :oldlol: Haven't saw that in a while..



In all seriousness Mike Dunleavy should have been fired around 4 years ago? More?

[BALLin01]

:banana:

[NewYorkUSCtrojan]

exactly, an ISH poster is not exactly a credible source

I am credible buddy.. I am known for Clippers inside info..

[bagelred]

I am credible buddy.. I am known for Clippers inside info..

how do u get the info?

[gts]

watch this.. in a typical donald sterling screwup he will fire dunleavy the head coach but not dunleavy the gm .. then dunleavy the gm will appoint himself interim head coach until they find someone to replace himself and sterling will be happy with the move because his gm tells him it was time to make a proactive move

[ihatetimthomas]

I am credible buddy.. I am known for Clippers inside info..

well if you are credible, then thats fine. If its true, even better. I just dont get my hopes up until I know things for sure

[LAClipsFan33]

OMG please be true

[Vancouver-Grizz]

I am credible buddy.. I am known for Clippers inside info..


If this is the same guy who told us about the Griffin shoulder injury, then I believe him.

There was one poster which I believe it is this op that gets inside info on the clips.

[MeLO MvP 15]

clippers fans rejoice around the world...

[NewYorkUSCtrojan]

If this is the same guy who told us about the Griffin shoulder injury, then I believe him.

There was one poster which I believe it is this op that gets inside info on the clips.


Hey Grizz, that was me...

[Vancouver-Grizz]

Hey Grizz, that was me...


Then I vouch for this guy....

He told everyone about blake injuring his shoulder during summer league and no one believed him.


BTW good thing for the clips to get rid of Mike...Players are not listening to him.

They need a coach to give BD some freedom.

[Abd El-Krim]

If it seems too good to be true...

[bdreason]

Dunleavy is a great GM, but a terrible coach.

They should bring in Byron Scott.

[LAClipsFan33]

Dunleavy is a great GM, but a terrible coach.

They should bring in Byron Scott.

I wouldn't say great, but I would have no problem with him remaining GM. I just want a coach who will let the team play to their strengths and motivate the players better.

[Abd El-Krim]

I wouldn't say great, but I would have no problem with him remaining GM. I just want a coach who will let the team play to their strengths and motivate the players better.

He's built a solid team, but I still want great justice for what I've been through. That means a 100% ****canning. Nothing less will appease me.

[LAClipsFan33]

He's built a solid team, but I still want great justice for what I've been through. That means a 100% ****canning. Nothing less will appease me.

Yeah he has caused a lot of frustration over the years with his bullsh*t offense and terrible management at the end of games

[LAClipsFan33]

http://twitter.com/STEIN_LINE_HQ/status/8652131500

Thanks a lot. I'm okay with this as long as we get a real good coach. Dammit Sterling you've been making money hand over fist for years...buy a good coach !!!

[Bano114]

It's true. It was just reported on ESPN.

[DuMa]

i would rather have lucas as interim coach

[LAClipsFan33]

i would rather have lucas as interim coach

I agree. He fires the guys up

[Abd El-Krim]

i would rather have lucas as interim coach

That would be epic.

[D-Rose]

Props to the OP on being right about two Clippers stories this year.

[chazzy]

OP :bowdown:

[LAClipsFan33]

Props to the OP on being right about two Clippers stories this year.

Word.

:applause:

[Bano114]

i would rather have lucas as interim coach

You think he would dance like he did against the Knicks if he got the job?:oldlol:

[U got Served]

So he fired himself?

[Bano114]

MORE BREAKING NEWS

Kim Hughes will be taking over head coaching duties according to ESPN. And he wasnt fired...he's still the GM. Just not the head coach.

[Abd El-Krim]

http://www.gifsoup.com/view/108542/coach-o.gif

[OneMoreSucka]

http://www.gifsoup.com/view/108542/coach-o.gif
:oldlol: Was waiting until someone posted that

[LAClipsFan33]

:oldlol: Was waiting until someone posted that

That NEVER gets old

:roll:

[Kobe Jnr]

http://www.gifsoup.com/view/108542/coach-o.gif

:applause: :lol

[CLTHornets4eva]

Terrible coach is out.

[LAClipsFan33]

:rockon:

:banana:

[Al Thornton]

OH HSITTTTII!!!1

:party: :party: :party: :party: :party:

**** YEASSS!!!!

LETS CELEBRATE!!1

[Al Thornton]

And He Continues To Gm!!!!!!!!!1

Dream *** True!

[LAClipsFan33]

:party: :party: :party: :party: :party:

:party: :party: :party: :party: :cheers:

[shake N bake]

i cant belevie they waited this long..

how do you think baron will do now that hes has some freedom in running the point again

[dab0yech0]

Finally Baron doesnt have to deal with Dumbleavys playbook. Baron has been waiting to explode again and this is his chance.

[LAClipsFan33]

Finally Baron doesnt have to deal with Dumbleavys playbook. Baron has been waiting to explode again and this is his chance.

Dunleavy has a playbook ? WOW didn't know that :oldlol:

His favorite play : Baron walk the ball up don't you dare shoot early. Make sure every perimeter player you pass it to gets to dribble for 5 seconds. Under no circumstances will anyone move or cut

[YAWN]

http://www.gifsoup.com/view/108542/coach-o.gif
:roll: :roll:

wow ive never seen that

[bagelred]

:roll: :roll:

wow ive never seen that

But the best part was Lucas celebrated to early....Knicks won the game. :lol :lol :lol

[dab0yech0]

OK I dont know how accurate this is but I have a friend who works at the Clippers training facility he said word is going around that Clippers are trying to talk to Byron Scott into being the coach for the rest of the season.

[Abd El-Krim]

I don't remember Byron Scott being a very big Baron Davis fan.

[JustinJDW]

Dunleavy is a great GM, but a terrible coach.

They should bring in Byron Scott.This.

[Jasper]

I think the Nets ex-coach Franks would be a good fit.

[bagelred]

How embarrassing. Not only does Dunleavy lose his coaching job, but he loses it to a woman!!!! Wow, shameful..........

[qrich]

Amazing news, was at work when Daboy texted me, and I literally jumped with joy :oldlol:

With Hughes being promoted to interim head coach, I'd love to see Mobley take over his role as an assistant, and next season, if Hughes does well, let him keep control of the squad and bring in Cassell to be an assistant as well, or even just let Sammy take the reigns over.

[shizzouts]

Great news for Clippers' fans, but this is about five years too late. What's the next move, trading in company pagers for cell phones or updating their computer software from DOS to ME?

[Thugnificent]

this is awesome! Clips will make the playoffs next year!

[momo]

It has already been posted, but according to yahoo sports he just stepped down.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ys-clipperscoach020410&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

[Charlie Sheen]

playcalling and offensive philosophy were huge criticism of dunleavy and people want to bring in byron scott? :wtf:

[OneMoreSucka]

Avery Johnson

[ZeN]

Jeff Van Gundy

[qrich]

playcalling and offensive philosophy were huge criticism of dunleavy and people want to bring in byron scott? :wtf:

I don't want any part of Scott.


Avery Johnson

I'll pass.

[JayGuevara]

What if Flip Saunders gets fired, would he be a good fit with the Clippers? :confusedshrug:

[qrich]

What if Flip Saunders gets fired, would he be a good fit with the Clippers? :confusedshrug:

As long as he brings Sammy with him, I'll take him, but I really think Kim is going to do a good job.

[Waking_Life]

As long as he brings Sammy with him, I'll take him, but I really think Kim is going to do a good job.


You gotta mad case of the wishful thinkingz. But on the real, I hope you right. He needz to let BoomDizzle loose and let the team run and gun.

[oh the horror]

Great news for Clippers' fans, but this is about five years too late. What's the next move, trading in company pagers for cell phones or updating their computer software from DOS to ME?



No kidding. Why this man was allowed to remain head coach, after coaching HOW many losing seasons, is beyond me!



This is great news for Clippers fans.....Finally some more light at the end of that tunnel. I hope they can now utilize the talents that they have in a more positive direction....because lets face it...the Clippers DO have talent on that roster....but obviously Dunleavy was not the man to be coaching it.

[Nets fan 93]

Thats great for Los Angelos

[ForceOfNature]

But the best part was Lucas celebrated to early....Knicks won the game. :lol :lol :lol

haha yeah, still gotta love Lucas' strange military style marching dance though. :oldlol:

[JustinJDW]

This is good.

[bagelred]

haha yeah, still gotta love Lucas' strange military style marching dance though. :oldlol:

I know, the dance is hilarious, but the comedy value goes up even higher because Clippers lost, making it even more ridiculous. Hahaha........

[jbot]

i don't see why this is stickied. i could see if was concerning a top team or something. :confusedshrug:

[ZeN]

i don't see why this is stickied. i could see if was concerning a top team or something. :confusedshrug:
:mad:

[Darius]

This is good.

I am interested to see how Baron leads the team now.

We'll know, once and for all, if Dunleavy was handcuffing him or if he is handcuffing himself.

[jbot]

:mad:
well,it's true. it's the clippers for crying out loud.