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Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell publicly addressed Jaylen Brown's trade to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and multiple draft picks, praising Brown's decade in Boston, acknowledging the business side of the NBA, and signaling that Boston will push forward around Jayson Tatum with the front office reshaping the roster.
Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell framed Jaylen Brown's swap to the 76ers as a reminder that NBA trades are part of the business; he praised Brown's impact in Boston, cited the historical note that Wilt Chamberlain was traded after a 50-point season, and expressed confidence the Celtics will adjust and move on as they continue their rebuilding without him.
Doc Rivers’ departure ends a turbulent Milwaukee era after a 32-50 season, prompting a third coaching search in as many years. The piece argues Sam Cassell, Rivers’ longtime lieutenant who played for Milwaukee in 2001 and has helped stabilize the Celtics’ staff, is the overdue choice to lead a Bucks rebuild and restore a title-winning voice.
Former Boston Celtics player Eddie House believes that the hiring of Sam Cassell as an assistant coach is a great move for the team. Cassell's extensive experience as both an NBA player and coach will help him get through to the players and his three-time championship-winning background will make his words resonate. The Celtics lacked a coach with significant NBA experience last season, and Cassell's presence should benefit not only the players but also head coach Joe Mazzulla. The team is still searching for coaches following Cassell's hire.
Boston Celtics fans are excited about the reported hiring of assistant coach Sam Cassell and are now hoping for the addition of another former player, Rajon Rondo, to the coaching staff. Cassell has extensive experience as an NBA assistant coach and is a great addition to the team. Rondo has yet to serve as an NBA assistant but has extensive playing experience, including helping the Celtics win the 2008 NBA Finals.
The Boston Celtics are reportedly interested in Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Charles Lee as a potential candidate to join head coach Joe Mazzulla's staff. Lee, who has been a trusted confidant of Mike Budenholzer for the better part of a decade, is a coveted coaching candidate this offseason. The Celtics recently added Sam Cassell as their lead assistant and could use another seasoned assistant like Lee on their staff.
The Boston Celtics are hiring Sam Cassell as an assistant coach on Joe Mazzulla's staff. Cassell will fill the spot vacated when Damon Stoudamire left to become Georgia Tech's coach in March. Mazzulla led the Celtics to a 57-25 record and the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference in his first season on the bench. Cassell played 15 seasons in the NBA and was part of three championship teams, including the Celtics in 2008.
Sam Cassell, a well-respected assistant coach with ample experience, has agreed to join the Boston Celtics' coaching staff under head coach Joe Mazzulla. Cassell brings a veteran voice to Boston's bench, which is led by the youngest coach in the league. He previously spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers and won three championships during his playing days, including one with Boston in 2008.
Sam Cassell, a longtime NBA assistant coach and former player with three NBA titles, will join Joe Mazzulla's coaching staff for the Boston Celtics next season. Cassell spent the last three seasons on Doc Rivers' staff with the Philadelphia 76ers and brings a wealth of experience to the Celtics' bench. His hiring will provide more support for Mazzulla, whose performance as head coach came under scrutiny during the playoffs.
Sam Cassell, former assistant coach for the Philadelphia Sixers, has agreed to join the Boston Celtics coaching staff under Joe Mazzulla. Cassell spent the last three seasons with the Sixers and was Doc Rivers' top assistant. He had a 15-year NBA career, winning three championships, including one with Rivers and the Celtics in 2008. The Sixers have yet to announce any hires for their new head coach, Nick Nurse.
The Boston Celtics have hired Sam Cassell as an assistant coach under Joe Mazzulla for next season. Cassell, who won three titles as a player, has spent the last 13 years as an assistant with the Wizards, Clippers, and 76ers. With several other assistants reportedly heading to join Ime Udoka’s staff in Houston, Cassell will likely be just one of many hires on Boston’s coaching staff this summer but he stands out as a big one.
Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce suggests the team should hire veteran coach Sam Cassell to their coaching staff, adding to the foundation already in place. Cassell, who won an NBA championship with Pierce and Kevin Garnett in 2008, has served as an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Clippers, and Philadelphia 76ers. The 53-year-old would bring a wealth of NBA experience and understanding of what it takes to win to the Celtics bench. Cassell has reportedly agreed to join the Celtics as an assistant coach.
The Philadelphia 76ers are searching for a new head coach after parting ways with Doc Rivers. The team is looking for a coach who can lead them past the conference semifinals and maximize Joel Embiid's potential in the postseason. Six potential candidates include Sam Cassell, Monty Williams, Mike D'Antoni, Nick Nurse, Mike Budenholzer, and Frank Vogel. Cassell and Williams have ties to the Sixers organization, while D'Antoni and Nurse are known for their innovative offensive and tactical skills. Budenholzer and Vogel have championship experience and could help maximize the team's defensive potential.