After interviewing Rick Adelman and Don Nelson over the weekend, the Timberwolves intend to interview Larry Brown and possibly one or two others in this first phase to replace fired coach Kurt Rambis. When the Wolves will interview Brown, who has coached teams to both NBA and NCAA titles, is uncertain because of a recent death in his family, according to a league source with knowledge of the team’s search

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We told you yesterday that Lakers and reality television star Lamar Odom was back in New York for the funeral of a family member when a car he was a passenger in was involved in an accident. At the time, we knew Odom was uninjured but not the severity of the other injuries. The 15-year-old pedestrian hurt in the crash has passed away, according to TMZ

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Michael Jordan plays in a practice round in the 22nd American Century Celebrity Golf Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada, on Thursday, July 14, 2011. (Photo: AP Photo/Cathleen Allison)     Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan was informed that if he takes part in the American Century Classic celebrity golf tournament he must  be mindful of who he is partnered with or face a $1 million fine from the NBA

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By Sports Direct Charlotte Bobcats radio announcer Scott Lauer lost his job during a cost-cutting move by owner Michael Jordan amid the NBA lockout.The team also let go the director of corporate communications, the manager of community relations and four others over the past week.Charlotte did not elaborate on the moves, saying that it does not publicly speak on such issues.The lockout may go on for quite some time.The owners want a drastic reduction in salaries through potential rollbacks and restructuring the salary cap.

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Posted by Inside Hoops Jul 12 The AP reports: With the NBA lockout less than two weeks old, at least two NBA teams have begun cutting staff. One of the first to resort to layoffs: Michael Jordan’s Charlotte Bobcats.

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