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Welcome to the W-NBA playoffs

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

The Western Conference is so dominant, it should be included in the NBA playoffs' logo.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2003

Johnson believed to be Pistons' top pick

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Pistons president Joe Dumars is scheduled to have his first face-to-face meeting with ESPN NBA analyst Avery Johnson later this weekend regarding Detroit's coaching vacancy, according to NBA coaching sources.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009

Pistons fire Curry

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

The Detroit Pistons have fired Michael Curry as coach, the team announced Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009

Kings opt for 'basketball-a-holic' in hiring Musselman

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Eric Musselman's credentials, passion and preparation impressed the Sacramento owners, writes Marc Stein.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2006

Kings granted permission to speak with Warriors' Elie

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

The Sacramento Kings have received permission from the Golden State Warriors to interview Mario Elie for their head-coaching vacancy, according to NBA coaching sources.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2006

Carlesimo on Kings' list as interview process starts

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

The Kings have not formally requested permission to interview Spurs assistant coach P.J. Carlesimo for their head-coaching vacancy, but Kings co-owner Joe Maloof indicated Tuesday that the request is forthcoming after the Spurs' season ended Monday night.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2006

Kings' new focus on defense might exclude 'Nellie'

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Kings co-owner Joe Maloof says, "We love Nellie," but the ownership's newfound belief that "defense wins championships" might mean that they leave Don Nelson in retirement and look elsewhere for a new coach, reports Marc Stein.

Story | Conversation | May 10, 2006

Kings' new focus on defense might exclude 'Nellie'

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Kings co-owner Joe Maloof says, "We love Nellie," but the ownership's newfound belief that "defense wins championships" might mean that they leave Don Nelson in retirement and look elsewhere for a new coach, reports Marc Stein.

Story | Conversation | May 10, 2006

FAQ check: You've got questions; we've got answers

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

The NBA and David Stern face some difficult questions. Marc Stein provides the answers.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2005

Magic said time was a factor

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Magic Johnson revealed Saturday that he was a candidate to run the New York Knicks' basketball operation.

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2004

Magic said time was a factor

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Magic Johnson revealed Saturday that he was a candidate to run the New York Knicks' basketball operation.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2004

Better challenge ahead in '05

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

This night belonged to LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony, but it wasn't sufficient consolation for missing the real All-Star Game.

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2004

Hill's decision makes us wonder

Marc Stein, Special to ESPN.com

From pitchman to free agent, Grant Hill's strange decision-making makes ESPN.com's Marc Stein wonder.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2000