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Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla’s humility shines with classy Coach of the Year claim

On Tuesday night, prior to Game 5 of the the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs’ heated Western Conference Finals clash, the NBA announced that it was Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla who won the 2026 NBA Coach of the Year award. Mazzulla steered the Celtics to a 56-win season despite facing significant […] The post Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla’s humility shines with classy Coach of the Year claim appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla shares heartfelt statement after 2025-26 COTY win

It’s easy to forget after this year’s playoffs, but the Boston Celtics were not even supposed to be in this position. After losing Jayson Tatum to an Achilles tear in 2025, many expected the team to struggle the next year. Instead, Boston succeeded despite the absence of their best player. Their success this season was […] The post Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla shares heartfelt statement after 2025-26 COTY win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavaliers make decision on coach Kenny Atkinson’s future

The Cleveland Cavaliers wasted little time in deciding on the future of head coach Kenny Atkinson after their loss to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavaliers plan to retain Atkinson and his coaching staff, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. The move comes less than 24 hours after the … The post Cavaliers make decision on coach Kenny Atkinson’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Joe Mazzulla doubles down on his smear campaign against Coach of the Year Award

Joe Mazzulla continues to rag on the NBA Coach of the Year Award any chance he gets. The Celtics head coach was named one of three finalists for the 2025-26 Coach of the Year award over the weekend. It’s an honor that virtually all of his peers would embrace and celebrate, but one that Mazzulla … The post Joe Mazzulla doubles down on his smear campaign against Coach of the Year Award appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Doc Rivers essentially announces coaching retirement after Bucks firing

The Milwaukee Bucks announced they fired Doc Rivers as head coach a day after the 126-106 season finale loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Days after being let go, the freshly inducted Hall of Famer essentially announced his retirement from coaching. While guest appearing on the “Bill Simmons Podcast,” presented by The Ringer, Rivers didn’t officially […] The post Doc Rivers essentially announces coaching retirement after Bucks firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fellow coaches name JB Bickerstaff Coach of the Year

The Detroit Pistons completed the season at 60-22, the best record in the Eastern Conference. It was their first 60-win season in 20 years. As a result, they will have home-court advantage throughout the postseason. Because of that, the NBA Coaches Association has recognized head coach JB Bickerstaff as the NBA Coach of the Year, […] The post Fellow coaches name JB Bickerstaff Coach of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons’ pick for NBA Coach of the Year is no surprise

It was reported earlier this month that the voting schedule for this season’s individual awards would be delayed to resolve grievances over the NBA’s controversial 65-game rule. This should give voters more time to ponder their choices for the coveted accolades, including Coach of the Year. The frontrunners for the honor are Oklahoma City Thunder’s […] The post Bill Simmons’ pick for NBA Coach of the Year is no surprise appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tennessee State’s Nolan Smith earns extension after March Madness birth

After leading the Tigers to a March Madness birth in his first season, Tennessee State has given Nolan Smith a contract extension, per a statement by the institution on Wednesday. The extension keeps him with the program until 2031 Smith spoke about the extension in a statement, saying, “My staff and I are incredibly blessed […] The post Tennessee State’s Nolan Smith earns extension after March Madness birth appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Facing Intense Backlash After Controversial Remarks

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is facing an intense backlash following his dismissal of the NBA Coach of the Year award nomination. The 37-year-old coach called it a “stupid” honor that “shouldn’t” exist during his latest press conference after it was announced that he was a candidate to receive the award. Mazzulla’s Celtics are chasing a […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Facing Intense Backlash After Controversial Remarks appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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