Olympiakos wants an experienced coach: Messina, Scariolo and Pianigiani, the favorites

Olympiakos is already tracking the market to find a new head coach to replace Panagiotis Giannakis. According to "Superbasket", there's nothing reliable about the possible arrival of Dusan Ivkovic, and there are other names on the table. The three favorites coaches are Ettore Messina (under contract by Real Madrid until 2012), Sergio Scariolo (also attached to another year with Khimki) and Simone Pianigiani, now in Montepaschi Siena, who could be available at the end of the season.

SOURCE: Superbasket

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Rimas Kurtinaitis could be the next coach of Efes Pilsen

Rimas Kurtinaitis, recently released from Lietuvos Rytas, is attracting the interest of several European teams for the next season. One of them is Efes Pilsen, who could be the final destiny of the Lithuanian coach. Other teams reported to be behind Kurtinaitis are Benetton Treviso, Khimki and Unics Kazan, in case they decide to part ways with their respective coaches (Jasmin Repesa, Sergio Scariolo and Valdemaras Homicius).

SOURCE: Lietuvos Rytas

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Sergio Scariolo denies rumors about his leaving from Khimki

Sergio Scariolo has slammed the reports about a possible departure from Khimki in his personal website. The Italian coach denied any contact with other teams, and told he's willing to stay in the Russian team next season, when his contract expires. The original rumor said Scariolo could accept an offer from Armani Jeans Milano to take over the Italian team.

SOURCE: SergioScariolo.com

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Sergio Scariolo could leave Khimki next season to take over Armani Jeans Milano

Despite having another year of contract, the recent scandal involving referees in the Russian Super League could make Sergio Scariolo to leave his job in Khimki. The 49-year-old Italian coach, also in charge of the Spanish national team, could agree to take over Armani Jeans Milano next season, according to the Italian media.

SOURCE: Sportevai

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