Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 4:22 PM | 10 comments |
 

Sixers talk to Casey, Rambis
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The 76ers interviewed Dallas Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey today and spoke to Lakers assistant Kurt Rambis yesterday. Both interviews took place in Santa Monica, Calif.

Casey, a former head coach with the Minnesota Timberwolves, confirmed the meeting to the Daily News.

“It went well,” he said.

Rambis also confirmed his meeting with Sixers president and general manager Ed Stefanski.

"I met with Ed and I thought the meeting went well," Rambis said. "Beyond that, I have no further comment. Right now, I'm focusing on helping the Lakers defeat the Nuggets."

Casey, who just completed his first season with the Mavs, has 2 years remaining on his contract.

Casey, 52, served as the T-Wolves coach from June 17, 2005, to Jan. 25, 2007, as a replacement for Kevin McHale; he finished with a record of 43-59. He coached for five seasons in Japan before beginning his NBA coaching career in 1994-95, joining the staff of the Seattle SuperSonics, staying 11 seasons.

Rambis, 51, interviewed last year for the Chicago Bulls' vacancy and interviewed 2 years ago for openings with the Sacramento Kings and Seattle SuperSonics. Rambis was 24-13 as the Lakers' interim coach in 1998-99.
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:39 PM, 05/19/2009
    Do the Mavs play defense?
    — centercity19146
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:47 PM, 05/19/2009
    Hire John Lucas? Why do you hate the Sixers so much, Heavy?
    — Nutburgers
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:20 PM, 05/19/2009
    This is a real joke. How about a "real" coach like Avery Johnson? Sounds like Eddie is shopping in the bargain basement - a la Joe Banner.
    — Irish Frank
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:38 PM, 05/19/2009
    I'm still available and I will be willing to work for less than any of these guys. Come on Ed, give me a call.
    — catnameddomino
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:11 PM, 05/19/2009
    Does Ed know what he is doing???
    — trainrdt
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:08 AM, 05/20/2009
    Doug Collins, Avery Johnson or Jeff Van Gundy. Anyone else would be a disappointment, and a clear message that the Sixers are not serious about rebuilding this franchise.
    — asv
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:46 AM, 05/20/2009
    phil, i met you at the diner over the weekend. what a thrill! i'm still rooting for thibodeau (keeping my fingers crossed).
    — scrapple000
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Bob Cooney has been at the Daily News for more than 20 years, working in the sports department for the past 15. This is his third season on the Sixers beat. He has covered just about everything, but mostly college basketball, where he was the La Salle beat writer for six seasons. E-mail Bob at cooneyb@phillynews.com and follow him on Twitter.

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