Don Nelson Out, Keith Smart in as Golden State Coach

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Golden State Warriors head coach Don Nelson has been ousted and will be replaced by longtime lead assistant Keith Smart by next week, a league source confirmed to FanHouse.



With just days before training camp begins and soon-to-be owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber set to take over next month, the NBA's all-time winningest coach was forced out as part of the organization's desire for a fresh start. But a source close to the situation said Nelson -- who was asked to take a buyout -- will still expect to be paid all of the $6 million he is owed even if his exit is ultimately deemed a resignation.

 

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