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Detroit Pistons reportedly hire Maurice Cheeks
June 10, 2013
Detroit Pistons fire coach Maurice Cheeks
Feb. 9, 2014
When the cocky New York Knicks borrowed brooms from the crowd and swept the Spectrum floor last May following their 3-0 blitz of Philadelphia in the opening round of the playoffs, the symbolism was not lost on John Nash, the 76ers’ general manager.
Nov. 26, 1989
The Detroit Pistons fired coach Maurice Cheeks on Sunday, making the former NBA champion the latest casualty in the underwhelming Eastern Conference.
Maurice Cheeks isn’t producing many wins this season as the 76ers’ coach, yet he knows Philadelphia has as good a chance as anybody in the struggling Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.
Dec. 31, 2006
Free agent guard Maurice Cheeks, the NBA’s all-time leader in steals with 2,277, signed with the New Jersey Nets.
Jan. 8, 1993
On a team that counted youth among its foremost assets, the oldest player exerted the greatest influence.
May 9, 1990
NBA: notable quotes by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Maurice Cheeks and more
Jan. 4, 2014
Marvin Cheeks, brother of guard Maurice Cheeks of the Atlanta Hawks, was found shot to death in Chicago after an apparent robbery, police and the victim’s father said.
Oct. 7, 1991
Maurice Cheeks was traded by the New York Knicks to the Atlanta Hawks for Tim McCormick on Wednesday in an NBA deal that filled both teams’ need for backup players.
Oct. 3, 1991