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• Nikola Jokic gives historic performance in Denver's game 3 NBA Finals win
The Denver Nuggets beat the Heat in Miami Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Finals. In the win, Denver star Nikola Jokic became the first player in NBA history to record 30 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in a finals game. Miami will host game four Friday night. Former NBA point guard and head coach Avery Johnson joined CBS News to talk about the series....2023
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• NBA playoff preview: Lakers-Grizzlies face off after Brooks comments, Knicks face Cavs
The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 of their playoff series on Saturday after Grizzlies' forward Dillon Brooks' comments on LeBron James. Former NBA head coach Avery Johnson joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to preview the matchup. He also discusses the Knicks-Cavaliers series and why the Warriors will tie their series with the Kings....2023
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• NBA playoffs set to tip off this week
With college basketball's March Madness over, the NBA playoffs are about to get underway with several key matchups set to tip off in the days ahead. Former NBA player and coach Avery Johnson, a CBS Sports analyst, joins CBS News to discuss all the action that lies ahead....2023
• Warriors Host Ben McLemore, Elfrid Payton, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Kenneth Faried For Workouts

The Golden State Warriors are hosting several veteran free agents for workouts this week, including Ben McLemore, Elfrid Payton, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Kenneth Faried. The Warriors had Avery Johnson and Langston Galloway as part of pre-camp scrimmages last season. The Warriors are expected to fill their open training camp roster spot out of the free agents coming to the Bay Area. Mac McClung,...2022
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• Tre Jones vs. Joshua Primo: Who will start at point guard for the Spurs?
With All-Star Dejounte Murray traded to Atlanta, the San Antonio Spurs are without a clear answer at their starting point guard spot for the first time in decades. The role was handed to Murray by future Hall of Fame Tony Parker, and to him by a 10-year Spurs veteran in Avery Johnson. Now, the team […] Tre Jones vs. Joshua Primo: Who will start at point guard for the Spurs? - Hoops Habit - H...2022
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• Avery Johnson breaks down how HBCUs can gain more prominence in college basketball
Former Alabama head coach and Southern University point guard Avery Johnson joins this week's episode of March Madness 365 with some ideas on how HBCUs can develop more prominent college basketball programs....2020

• Sixers will use a committee approach at point guard in Ben Simmons’ absence
It remains unclear how long Ben Simmons‘ back injury will sideline him, but it’s not a day-to-day thing, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN tweets. The Sixers star departed early in Philly’s matchup with Milwaukee on Saturday when his back flared up. He’s still undergoing treatment and evaluation, and a course of action will be decided upon soon, Wojnarowski adds. Coach Brett Brown will use a committee ap...2020
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• With Tony Parker in Decline, Loaded Spurs Must Find Ways to Mask New Weakness
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• Steve Kerr's NBA Finals Lineup Gamble a Season-Long Bet That Paid off Big
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• Dirk Nowitzki Is Far More Than Just the Best European NBA Player Ever
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• Projecting the Golden State Warriors' Best and Worst 2015 NBA Playoff Matchups
2015

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• Monty Williams' Job Could Be Decided by New Orleans Pelicans' Postseason Fate
2015

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• As Knicks Hope to Find, Spurs Still Winning After Season They'd Rather Forget
2015

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• Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Postgame Grades and Analysis
2015

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2023
"Former NBA player and coach Avery Johnson, a CBS Sports analyst, joins CBS News to discuss all the action that lies ahead."

2022
"The role was handed to Murray by future Hall of Fame Tony Parker, and to him by a 10-year Spurs veteran in Avery Johnson."

2020
"Former Dallas Mavs head coach Avery Johnson has officially thrown his hat into the ring for boldest prediction of the ongoing hiatus."

2019
" College basketball coaching changes: Alabama reportedly negotiating a buyout for Avery Johnson "

2018
"The option of passing on Sexton might not even present itself, as Alabama coach Avery Johnson believes Sexton"

2017
"(AP) Alabama basketball coach Avery Johnson has received a two-year contract extension through 2023."

2016
"He will join Bruce Bowen, Johnny Moore, Avery Johnson, James Silas, Sean Elliott, George Gervin and David Robinson as players to have their numbers retired by the Spurs organization."

2015
"Before Cheeks, it was Lionel Hollins (Memphis), Keith Smart (Sacramento), Alvin Gentry (Phoenix), Avery Johnson (Brooklyn), Paul Silas (Charlotte) and Nate McMillan (Portland)."

2014
"As a rookie with the Golden State Warriors during the 1993-94 season, Chris Webber took notes while learning from veteran teammate Avery Johnson."

• Warriors Host Ben McLemore, Elfrid Payton, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Kenneth Faried For Workouts
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• Mavericks’ Avery Johnson offers bold prediction for Dallas in bubble games
Former Dallas Mavs head coach Avery Johnson has officially thrown his hat into the ring for boldest prediction of the ongoing hiatus. Johnson recently predicted that the Dallas Mavericks could potentially sneak into the NBA Finals when the league picks back up in Orlando later this month. Although Dallas is very talented, thanks largely to […] The post Mavericks’ Avery Johnson offers b...2020
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• Iowa State coach Steve Prohm is staying put after receiving a contract extension
Prohm was rumored to be a candidate to succeed Avery Johnson at Alabama, his alma mater...2019
• Avery Johnson name emerges as potential Cavaliers head coach
It’s not yet known whether Larry Drew will retain the Cleveland Cavaliers head coaching job beyond the 2018-19 season. Heck, Cleveland might look for an outside replacement for the recently fired Tyronn Lue this season. Drew and the Cavaliers are in the midst of a stalemate. He wants to be named the full-time head coach while being given a raise from his current $1 million salary. Drew’s contract ...2018
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• Could Alabama's Avery Johnson be up for the Cavs?
With the Cavaliers‘ coaching situation still uncertain, Alabama coach Avery Johnson could become a candidate, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Johnson has plenty of NBA coaching experience, spending seven seasons with the Mavericks and Nets and taking Dallas to the NBA Finals in 2006. Johnson also has a strong connection with Cavs’ rookie point guard Collin Sexton, coaching him last year in h...2018
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• Knicks looking for “unquestioned upgrade” if drafting PG at No. 9
The Knicks didn’t move up in the lottery and ESPN’s Jonathan Givony has the team selecting Collin Sexton in his post-lottery mock draft. However, a source tells Marc Berman of the New York Post that they have yet to decide whether the Alabama product is an “unquestioned upgrade” over the point guards already on the roster.The team selected Frank Ntilikina with the No.8 overall pick last summer. “F...2018
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• Alabama gives hoops coach Avery Johnson 2-year extension
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama basketball coach Avery Johnson has received a two-year contract extension through 2023....2017
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• Nikola Jokic gives historic performance in Denver's game 3 NBA Finals win
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2016

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• Where Are All the Black NBA Coaches? Examining a Sudden, Silent Disappearance
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• With Tony Parker in Decline, Loaded Spurs Must Find Ways to Mask New Weakness
2015

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• Deron Williams to Mavericks: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
2015

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• Steve Kerr's NBA Finals Lineup Gamble a Season-Long Bet That Paid off Big
2015

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• Dirk Nowitzki Is Far More Than Just the Best European NBA Player Ever
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• Projecting the Golden State Warriors' Best and Worst 2015 NBA Playoff Matchups
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• Report: Former Big Baller Brand business manager being investigated by FBI
Gregory Alan Foster, the former business manager for Big Baller Brand, is being investigated by the FBI for potentially defrauding the Ball family, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times. Foster, who had known the Ball family since Lonzo was in middle school, was described by Lonzo as being “like my second dad.” Foster was removed from his position back in March, amid rumors that Big Bal...2019
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• Monty Williams' Job Could Be Decided by New Orleans Pelicans' Postseason Fate
2015

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• NBA Insider: Has Cavs' Busy Week Set Stage for Busy NBA Trade Season Ahead?
2015

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• Dirk Nowitzki Is Far More Than Just the Best European NBA Player Ever
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• Steve Kerr's NBA Finals Lineup Gamble a Season-Long Bet That Paid off Big
2015

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• Chris Webber Does Great Impression of Former Teammate Avery Johnson
2014

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• NBA Insider: Has Cavs' Busy Week Set Stage for Busy NBA Trade Season Ahead?
2015

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• Michael Malone Just the Latest Coach to Be Doomed by Unreasonable Expectations
2014

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• Mavericks’ Avery Johnson offers bold prediction for Dallas in bubble games
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• Deron Williams to Mavericks: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
2015

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• Kenny Atkinson to Nets: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
2016

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• As Knicks Hope to Find, Spurs Still Winning After Season They'd Rather Forget
2015

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• How Jay-Z pitched LeBron James on the Nets in 2010
Details have recently emerged about how Grammy-winning hip-hop artist and former Brooklyn Nets part owner Jay-Z pitched LeBron James on joining the Nets back in 2010. Part of the narrative comes from Avery Johnson, who was the newly appointed head coach of the Nets in 2010. According to Johnson, he was very impressed with how […] The post How Jay-Z pitched LeBron James on the Nets in 2010 ap...2020
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• NBA playoff preview: Lakers-Grizzlies face off after Brooks comments, Knicks face Cavs
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• Warriors Host Ben McLemore, Elfrid Payton, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Kenneth Faried For Workouts
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• Tre Jones vs. Joshua Primo: Who will start at point guard for the Spurs?
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• Sixers will use a committee approach at point guard in Ben Simmons’ absence
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• Alabama Lands Two Top-30 Recruits In Guards Collin Sexton & John Petty
2016

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• Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Postgame Grades and Analysis
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