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Current Sports | May 24, 2018

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Detroit Pistons; Ed Stefanski; Dwane Casey; Tori Franklin; Tom Izzo; Michigan State Basketball; Orlando Magic Coaching Vacancy

The NBA coaching rumor mill is still spinning along. On this episode of "Current Sports with Al Martin," Al discusses news that the Detroit Pistons hired Ed Stefanski as a senior advisor for basketball operations. Stefanski said Thursday morning that former Toronto Raptors coach Dwane Casey is a target for the Pistons' head coaching vacancy. Tom Izzo's name has appeared in the rumor mill once again, this time as a favorite for the NBA's Orlando Magic head coaching spot. Al gives his thoughts on an Izzo exit. Tori Franklin finally appears on the show, talking about her record-breaking performance in the triple jump in early May. Al closes the show with Throwback Thursday, reminiscing on the top moments from this date in sports history.

Episode 1184

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