Casey takes over Sonics in McMillan's absence
Jan. 31, 2005
SportsLine.com wire reports
SEATTLE -- Seattle SuperSonics coach Nate McMillan will be away from the team indefinitely after the death of his mother, team officials said.
Associate head coach Dwane Casey will coach the team in McMillan's absence.
McMillan missed practice Sunday to fly to his mother's home in Raleigh, N.C. Jeanette Tyson, 62, died Sunday.
It is the second time this month McMillan has left the team to deal with family issues. On Jan. 13, McMillan missed a game against the Los Angeles Clippers to attend the funeral of an aunt.
Seattle hosts San Antonio on Monday night and is at Sacramento on Tuesday.
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Jan. 31, 2005
SportsLine.com wire reports
SEATTLE -- Seattle SuperSonics coach Nate McMillan will be away from the team indefinitely after the death of his mother, team officials said.
Associate head coach Dwane Casey will coach the team in McMillan's absence.
McMillan missed practice Sunday to fly to his mother's home in Raleigh, N.C. Jeanette Tyson, 62, died Sunday.
It is the second time this month McMillan has left the team to deal with family issues. On Jan. 13, McMillan missed a game against the Los Angeles Clippers to attend the funeral of an aunt.
Seattle hosts San Antonio on Monday night and is at Sacramento on Tuesday.
AP NEWS
The Associated Press News Service
Copyright 2004-2005, The Associated Press, All Rights Reserved
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