Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle issued a statement to the media denying that he’s a candidate for the head coaching vacancy in Milwaukee, tweets Marc Stein of The New York Times.
“Rumors that I have interest in the Milwaukee Bucks’ job are completely inaccurate,” he wrote. “I work for Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks.”
Carlisle is responding to a report from Gery Woelfel this week suggesting that the Mavs coach might have interest in coaching the Bucks, Stein adds (Twitter link). Woelfel identified Mike Budenholzer and Monty Williams as the top two candidates for the job.
Carlisle just completed the first year of a five-year extension in Dallas that runs through the 2021/22 season. He has a 437-367 record in 10 seasons with the Mavericks.
The Bucks job is so intriguing.Maker and Giannis will shock the NBA next season, they need a coach who can make those guys believe they can dominate the league. They should hire Monty Williams.
With all the talent they have, I feel like it’s just a matter of time before they take the next step. I’d hire Budenholzer though.
Yea Mike would be a solid option also. They must prioritize giving Maker major minutes though, he’s got surreal potential to dominate.
If Carlisle left Dallas I feel like Dirk would leave too.
Why ANYONE puts any merit in anything that comes out of Woelfel is mind-boggling. He is right about his “rumors” about 1% of the time….and I AM rounding that up.
ohmy, you are my new bff.
#geryWoe-Fulla-sh*t