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Ramona Shelburne: George Karl's agent Warren LeGarie tells ESPN: "This was not the ideal situation, obviously George would've preferred to stay on. But I can't praise Josh Kroenke enough for the way in which he handled a really difficult situation." Twitter @ramonashelburne

Denver Nuggets, George Karl, Coaching, Warren LeGarie, Josh Kroenke 

Ramona Shelburne: LeGarie: "[Josh Kroenke] was always straightforward and honest & very clear about what they were prepared and not prepared to do." Twitter @ramonashelburne

Denver Nuggets, George Karl, Coaching, Warren LeGarie, Josh Kroenke 

Ronald Tillery: Fyi: agent Warren LeGarie represents Hollins, Karl, Gentry and Joerger Twitter @CAGrizBlog

George Karl, Coaching, Warren LeGarie, Lionel Hollins, Alvin Gentry, Agents, David Joerger 

The Memphis Grizzlies have told coach Lionel Hollins that he is free to talk to other teams before his contract expires at the end of this month, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the private nature of the issue. While it remains possible that Hollins could return, this is a clear sign that negotiations on a new contract have stalled. According to the person, Hollins had a three-hour meeting with Grizzlies CEO Jason Levien on Thursday that went well and negotiations in subsequent days took place with his agent, Warren LeGarie. USA Today Sports

Memphis Grizzlies, Jason Levien, Coaching, Warren LeGarie, Lionel Hollins 

Some agents, like Warren LeGarie, who reps Dunleavy—and Hollins–now insist on arbitration clauses in any contract with the Clips. Lakers Nation

Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Coaching, Mike Dunleavy, Warren LeGarie, Lionel Hollins, Agents 

Peter Vecsey: I'm told agent Warren LeGarie has spoken 2 at least 1 team, probably 2, re what'll take 2 sign FA Lionel Hollins should terms scare off MG. Twitter @PeterVecsey1

Memphis Grizzlies, Coaching, Warren LeGarie, Lionel Hollins 

Here’s what we know for sure: As the Lakers-Kings game ended Sunday night, Mitch Kupchak called D’Antoni’s agent, Warren Legarie, at home. “Let’s do a deal,” said Kupchak, according to LeGarie. “C’mon, Mitch, you’re not using us, are you?” said a stunned LeGarie, according to LeGarie. Kupchak assured him he was in earnest. LeGarie pulled himself together and a deal was soon done. “We were as surprised as everybody waking up and reading about it,” LeGarie said the next morning. SheridanHoops

Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson, Mitch Kupchak, Coaching, Mike D'Antoni, Warren LeGarie 

Mike Brown has been fired by the Los Angeles Lakers, according to his agent Warren Legarie. The Lakers are off to a 1-4 start and will play Golden State tonight at the Staples Center. USA Today

Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles, Mike Brown, Warren LeGarie, Golden State, Staples Center 

Adriana Galimberti: Lots of traffic outside the Raptors locker room tonight: Anthony Parker, agent Warren LeGarie & Bon Jovi leaving the LR with Bryan Colangelo Twitter @Gal_Adri

Toronto Raptors, Bryan Colangelo, Anthony Parker, Warren LeGarie 

Jason Quick: Yes, Blazers' search has been thorough, but is it merely coincidence 2 finalists are clients of Warren LeGarie, who also represents Olshey? Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Warren LeGarie 

Jason Quick: Blazers' 2nd round interviews for coach still undecided, as agents Warren LeGarie and Steve Kauffman say their clients haven't been notified Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Coaching, Warren LeGarie, Steve Kauffman 

Jason Quick: So let me get this straight: Olshey & LeGarie prevented Paul Allen from interviewing Phil Jackson for Blazers president? Bwaaaahhaha! Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Phil Jackson, Paul Allen, Neil Olshey, Warren LeGarie, Owners 

Why do GMs hire their agent's other clients instead of best coaching candidate available? Peter Vecsey: We know we don't like it. It's been happening for years. It's not only Warren LeGarie and Olshey, it's Arn Tellem. That's where he started, as a workout guy. Arn Tellem has been pushing him. Warren has got a cult going or something, the way these GMs, presidents and owners listen to him. It's fascinating that he's able to get one of his clients into Portland with what went on with Kevin Pritchard. Your listeners are well aware of that. I believe I was the one who broke that story about how it happened. They ended up getting fired because the line to the owner and the owner's right hand guy, they tried to usurp Miller and maybe it's worked. Maybe that's why Miller left. I don't know Miller but maybe he left because they weren't listening to him any more. I don't know. Blazers Edge

Portland Trail Blazers, Kevin Pritchard, Larry Miller, Warren LeGarie, Arn Tellem, Agents 

Peter Vecsey: A source says Paul Allen was supposed to meet with Phil... pre-Olshey. Then he & agent Warren LeGarie froze out Phil: No meeting. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Phil Jackson, Coaching, Paul Allen, Neil Olshey, Warren LeGarie, Owners 

Peter Vecsey: Phil still would entertain pres job, But Legarie/Olshey "are leaking info so as to dissuade Allen from considering such," source claims. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Phil Jackson, Coaching, Paul Allen, Neil Olshey, Warren LeGarie, Owners 

Sam Amick: The agent for OKC coach Scott Brooks, Warren LeGarie, confirms @David Aldridge report: deal is agreed on for four years and approx $4 mil per Twitter

Oklahoma City Thunder, Coaching, Warren LeGarie, Scott Brooks 

In its seventh year, the Las Vegas Summer League is thriving. Attendance is up and teams from both conferences have quickly filled up the available slots. But with a lockout looming, the league could be forced to close its doors in the summer of 2011. Warren LeGarie is hoping to prevent that. LeGarie, the high-profile agent who started the league, said he has explored the possibility of filling the slots next summer with teams from the NBA's D-League (which would not be affected by a lockout) and European national teams. LeGarie said he has talked to representatives from several national teams, all of which have expressed interest in playing in Las Vegas. SI.com

Summer League, Las Vegas, Warren LeGarie