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1986–87 Utah Jazz Season
The 1986–87 Utah Jazz season was the team's 13th in the NBA. They began the season hoping to improve upon their 42–40 output from the previous season. They bested it by two wins, finishing 44–38 and qualified for the playoffs for the fourth straight season. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log Regular season , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , October 31 , @ Dallas L 77–103, , , , Reunion Arena , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 2 , November 1 , Portland W 119–110, , , , Salt Palace , 1–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 3 , November 5 , Cleveland W 111–95, , , , Salt Palace , 2–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 4 , November 6 , @ Denver L 121–135, , , , McNichols Sports Arena , 2–2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 5 , November 11 , Dallas W 104–103, , , , Salt Palace , 3–2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Layden
Francis Patrick Layden (born January 5, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American former basketball coach and executive of the National Basketball Association's Utah Jazz as well as former head coach of the Women's National Basketball Association's Utah Starzz. College career Layden attended Niagara from 1950 to 1953. Coaching career In addition to his coaching at the professional level, Layden coached at Seton Hall High School and at Adelphi Suffolk College. Niagara (1968–1976) Layden coached at his alma mater, Niagara University, from 1968 to 1976. Layden coached Niagara to its first NCAA tournament appearance in 1970, with the help of Calvin Murphy. Atlanta Hawks (1976–1979) In 1976, Layden was hired to be an assistant coach with the NBA's Atlanta Hawks joining former Niagara teammate Hubie Brown. Utah Jazz (1981–1988) In 1979, Layden was hired to be the general manager of the then New Orleans Jazz, and became the head coach of the Jazz (now in Salt Lake City) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Layden
Scott Layden (born 1959) is an American former general manager for the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is the son of former coach and general manager of the Jazz, Frank Layden, and a graduate of Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania, where he studied Business and Sports Management. Layden was the general manager for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2016 to 2020. Early career Layden played basketball for Niagara Catholic High School while his father was coaching at Niagara University. Layden also held various coaching jobs for the Jazz during the 1980s and '90s when his father was the head coach for the team. in 1981-82 he worked as a talent scout/assistant coach; he was promoted to assistant coach prior to the 1982 season, a position he held until 1988. It was during this time that he is generally considered responsible for the selection of a relatively unknown collegiate point guard out of Gonzaga University with the 16th pick in the 1984 NBA draft: John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986–87 Milwaukee Bucks Season
The 1986-87 NBA season was the Bucks' 19th season in the NBA. For the first time since 1978-79, the Bucks did not win their division. During the season, coach and general manager Don Nelson started to experience a rift in friendship with Bucks owner Herb Kohl due to personal disagreements with Kohl on how to run the team. During Game 4 of the 1987 Eastern Conference semifinals between the Bucks and the Boston Celtics, Nelson controversially announced to the local and national sports media that he did not expect to return to the Bucks after the season was over due to said rift with Kohl. Nelson would in fact resign after the Bucks lost the series to Boston in seven games, coming back from being down 3–1 in the series only to lose the seventh and deciding game in Boston Garden. After 11 seasons coaching and managing the Bucks, Nelson took the year off only to return in the 1988–89 season as coach and manager of the Golden State Warriors. The Bucks hired Nelson's assistant coa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986–87 Los Angeles Lakers Season
The 1986–87 NBA season, 1986–87 Los Angeles Lakers season was the 41st season of the franchise, 39th in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and 27th in Los Angeles, California, Los Angeles. Coming from a shocking defeat to the 1985-86 Houston Rockets season, Houston Rockets in the 1985–86 Houston Rockets season, previous season's Western Conference Finals in five games, where they won the first game, but proceeded to drop the next four, the Lakers avenged their playoff upset by making the NBA Finals for the 1987 NBA Finals, sixth time in the 1980s. Prior to reaching the NBA Finals, in the playoffs, the Lakers swept the 1986-87 Denver Nuggets season, Denver Nuggets in three games in the First Round, defeated the 1986-87 Golden State Warriors season, Golden State Warriors in five games in the Semi-finals, and swept the 1986-87 Seattle SuperSonics season, Seattle SuperSonics in four games in the Conference Finals. This team was named one of the Top 10 Teams in NBA Histor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986–87 Los Angeles Clippers Season
The 1986–87 Los Angeles Clippers season was their 17th season in the NBA The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). The NBA is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Ca ..., their 3rd in Los Angeles. The Clippers finished 12–70 (.146), the worst winning percentage in team history. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Player statistics Awards and records Transactions The Clippers were involved in the following transactions during the 1986–87 season. Trades Free agents Additions Subtractions References {{DEFAULTSORT:1986-87 Los Angeles Clippers season Los Angeles Clippers seasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986–87 Indiana Pacers Season
The 1986–87 NBA season was Indiana's 11th season in the National Basketball Association, NBA and 20th season as a franchise. The Pacers would finish with only their second .500 or better season in the NBA (at 41–41) and make their second-ever postseason appearance as an NBA franchise, losing the opening round 3–1 in a five-game series to the 1986–87 Atlanta Hawks season, Atlanta Hawks. Offseason Draft picks This table only lists picks through the second round. Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Regular season , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , , @ 1986–87 Philadelphia 76ers season, Philadelphia L 104–108, , , , Spectrum (arena), The Spectrum , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 2 , 7:30p.m. Eastern Time Zone, EST , 1986–87 Detroit Pistons season, Detroit W 92–89, John Long (basketball play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986–87 Houston Rockets Season
The 1986–87 NBA season was the Rockets' 20th season in the NBA and 16th season in the city of Houston. The Rockets entered the season as runner-ups in the 1986 NBA Finals, having lost to the Boston Celtics in six games. In the playoffs, the Rockets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in four games in the First Round before losing to the Seattle SuperSonics in six games in the Semifinals. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z – clinched division title :y – clinched division title :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Regular season , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 1 , November 1, 1986 , L.A. Lakers W 112–102, , , , The Summit , 1–0 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 6 , November 12, 1986 , @ Dallas , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 8 , November 18, 1986 , Portland , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 9 , November 20, 1986 , Utah , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 10 , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986–87 Detroit Pistons Season
The 1986–87 NBA season was the Detroit Pistons' 39th season in the NBA and 30th season in the city of Detroit. The team played at the Pontiac Silverdome in suburban Pontiac, Michigan. The disappointing finish of the previous year caused a roster shake-up as the team dealt Earl Cureton to the Chicago Bulls for Sidney Green, Kent Benson and Kelly Tripucka to the Utah Jazz for Adrian Dantley, and guard John Long to the Seattle SuperSonics for draft picks. The team added John Salley and Dennis Rodman in the 1986 NBA draft to complete the turnover. The moves by GM "Trader Jack" McCloskey paid immediate dividends as the team finished 52–30 (.634), 2nd in the Central Division. The team advanced to the playoffs, defeating the Washington Bullets 3–0 in the first round and then the Atlanta Hawks 4–1 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics. The tightly contested conference finals went to a 7th game thanks to Celtics star Larry Bird when he ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986–87 Dallas Mavericks Season
The 1986–87 NBA season was the Mavericks' 7th season in the NBA. After winning Game 1 in a high-scoring affair, the underdog Seattle SuperSonics took the next three games, ending the Mavericks season. The season saw the team draft Roy Tarpley and Mark Price. However, Price would be traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers after refusing to report to Dallas. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z – clinched division title :y – clinched division title :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 1 , April 23 , Seattle W 151–129, Mark Aguirre (28) , Roy Tarpley (11) , Brad Davis (9) , Reunion Arena17,007 , 1–0 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , April 25 , Seattle L 110–112, Mark Aguirre (28) , Roy Tarpley (8) , Derek Harper (8) , Reunion Arena17,007 , 1–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 3 , April 28 , @ Seattle L 107–117, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986–87 Cleveland Cavaliers Season
The 1986–87 NBA season was the Cavaliers' 17th season in the NBA. The season saw the team draft Brad Daugherty and Ron Harper with the first and eighth overall picks, respectively. Future four-time All-Star Mark Price was brought in from Dallas, who drafted him in the second round of the draft. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log , -style="background:#fcc;" , 2 , , November 2, 1986 , , Chicago , -style="background:#cfc;" , 4 , , November 7, 1986 , , @ Golden State , -style="background:#fcc;" , 8 , , November 15, 1986 , , @ Dallas , -style="background:#fcc;" , 9 , , November 16, 1986 , , @ Houston , -style="background:#fcc;" , 10 , , November 19, 1986 , , Golden State , -style="background:#fcc;" , 11 , , November 20, 1986 , , @ Atlanta L 89–108, , , , The Omni8,547 , 3–8 , -style="background:#f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986–87 Chicago Bulls Season
The 1986–87 Chicago Bulls season was the 21st season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). NBA draft Note: This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second rounds, and any other players drafted by the franchise that played at least one NBA game. Roster Regular season With yet another new head coach, Doug Collins, in for 1986–87, the Bulls improved to 40–42. Chicago qualified for the playoffs for the third straight season but was again eliminated by Boston in the first round. The team's record was a secondary concern for most fans, who had their eyes riveted on team superstar Jordan. In late November and early December he went on a rampage, scoring 40 or more points in nine consecutive games. On February 26 he poured in 58 points against the New Jersey Nets, including a record 26 of 27 free throws. On March 4 he hit for 61 points against Detroit. Just a month later, on April 16, he matched that performance wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
