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 Karl is well-traveled as an NBA coach, making stops in Cleveland
(1984-86), Golden State (1986-88), Seattle (1991-98), Milwaukee
(1998-2003) and Denver (2004-2013). He most recently worked as a
television analyst.
The 63-year-old Karl, who has survived two battles with cancer, is
among a select group of NBA coaches with 1,000 career wins.
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The Orlando Magic hired Igor Kokoskov as an assistant coach on
Tuesday and will stay with interim head coach James Borrego for the
remainder of the season.
 Borrego, who replaced Jacque Vaughn after he was fired earlier this
month, will guide the team for the final 26 regular-season games
while the Magic search for a permanent replacement, ESPN reported.
Kokoskov, 43, was an assistant for the Cleveland Cavaliers last
season and also has served as an assistant for the Phoenix Suns
(2008-13) and the Detroit Pistons (2003-08).
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Forward Amar'e Stoudemire, whose contract was bought out by the New
York Knicks on Monday, is prepared to join the Dallas Mavericks.
Stoudemire was in the last season of a five-year, $99.7 million deal
before the Knicks cut him loose at his request. Assuming no team
claims him and takes on his $23.4 million salary, he would clear
waivers on Wednesday afternoon, making him a free agent.
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With two months of the regular season left, the Golden State
Warriors are favored by the majority of Las Vegas sportsbooks to win
the NBA title.
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The Warriors are listed as a 12-5 favorite at William Hill's
Sportsbook.
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With the NBA trade deadline approaching Thursday, one of the more
prominent players being shopped around is Utah Jazz big man Enes
Kanter.
Kanter, who will be a restricted free agent this summer, has
expressed some frustration as his role has diminished with the
emergence of center Rudy Gobert. The 6-foot-11 Kanter is averaging
7.2 points and 4.3 rebounds in only 15.4 minutes per game. (Editing
by Andrew Both)
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