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Al Iannazzone tweets that before the Nets delve into free agency or trades, they will hire two assistants, Mario Elie, lead assistant of the Kings, and P.J. Carlesimo, who had the same role with the Raptors. Both New York natives, the two have long been rumored as Avery Johnson's choices.
It's not that Avery Johnson has been sleeping in or traveling the world (although he did play some hoops in Moscow and attend a horsy event in Kentucky). He's been, as he told reporters Monday, "It’s the same thing, spending three or four days with your staff working on philosophies and then trying to spend time with your family."
In a 30-minute talk with the team's beat writers, Avery Johnson confirmed that John Loyer, the team's highly thought of assistant, will join Lawrence Frank's staff in Detroit. Although he wouldn't confirm that P.J. Carlesimo will be joining the the Nets, he heaped praise on the former Seton Hall and Warriors coach
John Loyer, who has a reputation as one of the NBA's top assistant coaches, may be headed to Detroit to work with the man who brought him to the Nets three years ago, Lawrence Frank. Colin Stephenson reports that the Nets have given Loyer permission to talk with the Pistons and a decision is expected in the next day or two.
Travis Outlaw is going from small market Portland (with a short detour in L.A.) to big market New Jersey and New York. he has a lot of learn, about jughandles, for example, but not shooting.
Nets make it official. Former head coaches Sam Mitchell (Raptors) and Larry Krystkowiak (Bucks) joining the Nets coaching staff as assistants. Popeye Jones, John Loyer and Tom Barrise fill out the staff, the largest in two years.
Although there's been no announcement, Avery Johnson made it clear Wednesday that former Bucks head coach Larry Krystowiak will be on his staff this season. Krystowiak was interviewed two weeks ago for the fifth assistant coaching job.
