Sources: George Karl's status in air
By Ramona Shelburne | ESPNLosAngeles.com
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl's status has become "unsettled" following
the departure of general manager Masai Ujiri for the Toronto Raptors, two
sources close to the situation said late Saturday night.
ESPN记者Ramona Shelburne报导，今天两名消息人士表示，随着Masai Ujiri里加盟暴龙
，金块主帅George Karl的未来变成了“悬而未决”的状态。
Karl, who was named the NBA's coach of the year following the Nuggets' 57-win
season, is not in any imminent danger of losing his job, the sources
stressed. But Ujiri's departure, coupled with Denver's disappointing
first-round playoff exit, has shaken things up in Denver to the point that
Karl, who is under contract for just one more season, could, incredibly,
begin the season on the hot seat after winning the league's top coaching
honor for the first time in his long career, instead of beginning extension
talks.
George Karl率队在本赛季率队取得了57胜25负的总战绩，并荣膺最佳主教练。消息源坚
称，Karl面临失业处境“并非迫在眉睫”。但是，Ujiri里的离开，加上金块队对于首轮
即遭淘汰的失望，这一切都在动摇著George Karl。
The Los Angeles Clippers have had initial conversations with the Nuggets
about Karl, league sources said, but have yet to officially request
permission to speak with him.
The Clippers have yet to formally interview any candidates, but they have had
preliminary discussions with ESPN analyst Jeff Van Gundy, Indiana associate
head coach Brian Shaw, former Phoenix head coach Alvin Gentry, and former
Cleveland head coach Byron Scott. ESPNLosAngeles.com reported last week that
Van Gundy and Shaw are regarded as the front-runners at this point, but that
the situation remains fluid, as the Clippers look to replace the departed
Vinny del Negro.
据消息源透露，快艇队在炒掉前主帅Vinny del Negro后，快艇已就卡尔一事和金块队有
过初期的会谈，但快艇还没有正式向金块队提出与Karl会谈的请求。
The Clippers have told candidates that they prefer to hire a coach with
experience, sources with knowledge of the situation said, giving Van Gundy
something of an edge. But an exception would be made for Shaw, who has
received strong endorsements from several players, most notably Lamar Odom,
and has coached or played in nine conference finals and has championship
experience with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Denver president Josh Kroenke gave Karl a vote of confidence after the
season, telling the Denver Post that, "George is under contract for next
year. At this point in time, we haven't really given any thought to making
any change whatsoever. As we do at the end of every season, we'll have
internal meetings and George will obviously be a major part of them."
此外，下赛季将是George Karl的合约年。而在此前，在赛季结束后，金块队总裁 Josh
Kroenke曾向《丹佛邮报》表示：“George明年依然在合约期内，在现在这个时候，我们
还没有真正想过做出任何改变。跟我们每个赛季结束时一样，我们会进行内部会议，
George当然是其中的主要部分。”
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