Six NBA teams begin season with new head coaches

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 21:32 · Archive

Six NBA teams have new head coaches this season, including three first-time NBA coaches.

Six NBA teams have appointed new head coaches for the season. Three of the new coaches are making their NBA head coaching debuts. Dusty May, who led Michigan to the NCAA title last season, becomes head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. Sean Sweeney, a former San Antonio assistant, takes over at Orlando. Micah Nori, a former Minnesota assistant, heads to Portland.

Three further teams brought in experienced coaches new to their roles. Taylor Jenkins, formerly of Memphis, takes charge at Milwaukee. Jamahl Mosley, previously Orlando's coach, moves to New Orleans. Tiago Splitter, who coached Portland for most of last season as interim coach, becomes Chicago's new head coach.

May expressed confidence about stepping into the NBA, noting his experience in high-pressure college environments. 'I've been in that environment,' he said. 'Not at the level, obviously, but I'm someone who's big on visualization. I see myself there.' He added that he could maintain focus during games despite the scale of the NBA stage.

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• NBA season to begin with 6 coaches in new places, including 3 first-time sideline bossesDusty May is set to start as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.Clickorlando · 15 Oct, 20:48
• NBA season to begin with 6 coaches in new places, including 3 first-time sideline bossesDusty May is set to start as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.News4Jax · 15 Oct, 20:48

In this story: Dusty May · Dallas Mavericks · Sean Sweeney · Orlando Magic · Micah Nori · Portland Trail Blazers · Taylor Jenkins · Milwaukee Bucks

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