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NEWS ABOUT: Donnie Walsh

Donnie Walsh stories: 4 news summaries

With Van Gundy Out, Knicks May Tap Jackson

Former player in a 'one-horse race' to coach troubled team

Apr 21, 08 8:29 AM CDT
(Newser) - Former Knick Mark Jackson may be the logical frontrunner to step into Isiah Thomas' old shoes, despite Jackson's lack of coaching experience. Jeff Van Gundy has suggested that the hiring process is a "one-horse race," effectively taking himself out of consideration. The other potential candidate, Scott Skiles, seems... More »

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NBA • Chicago Bulls • Jeff Van Gundy • New York Knicks • Isiah Thomas • coaching hires • Donnie Walsh • Mark Jackson

 Knicks Fire
 Coach Thomas 

Patience finally runs out on woeful 'rebuilding' process at Madison Square Garden

Apr 18, 08 5:18 PM CDT
(Newser) - Isiah Thomas was fired today as head coach of the New York Knicks, the Times reports. Team president Donnie Walsh said that Thomas will remain as an adviser, although he’ll have no direct responsibilities. The Knicks were 56-108 in his two seasons at coach; they've made little headway since... More »

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NBA • basketball • James Dolan • Madison Square Garden • New York Knicks • Isiah Thomas • Donnie Walsh

Walsh: No Decision
Yet on Isiah

Thomas a hot topic at introductory press conference

Apr 2, 08 9:48 PM CDT
(Newser) - Embattled Knicks coach—and former president—Isiah Thomas was a popular subject at the inaugural press conference of Donnie Walsh, his replacement at the top of the organization. However, Walsh offered no immediate judgment of Thomas's performance in New York, speaking of him only in vague and positive terms: "... More »

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NBA • basketball • Indiana Pacers • New York Knicks • Isiah Thomas • Donnie Walsh

Dolan
Still Wants
Thomas

Owner says he won't get in way of a new GM, but hopes Isiah remains on bench

Mar 27, 08 11:56 PM CDT
(Newser) - Donnie Walsh's handshake agreement to run the Knicks next season could end up being a goodbye wave if owner James Dolan meddles too much, reports the New York Daily News. Dolan had said he won't step in if Walsh wants to replace coach Isiah Thomas, but he also made it... More »

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NBA • basketball • James Dolan • Indiana Pacers • New York Knicks • Isiah Thomas • Pro basketball • Donnie Walsh

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