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{{Short description|American basketball player and coach}}
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| name = Elston Turner
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| weight_lb = 190
| league = [[National Basketball Association|NBA]]
| league = [[National Basketball Association|NBA]]
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| team = Minnesota Timberwolves
| position =
| position = Assistant coach
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1959|06|10}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1959|06|10}}
| birth_place = [[Knoxville, Tennessee]]
| birth_place = [[Knoxville, Tennessee]], U. S.
| nationality = American
| high_school = [[Austin-East High School|Austin-East]] (Knoxville, Tennessee)
| high_school = [[Austin-East High School|Austin-East]] (Knoxville, Tennessee)
| college = [[Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball|Ole Miss]] (1977–1981)
| college = [[Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball|Ole Miss]] (1977–1981)
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| career_end = 1995
| career_end = 1995
| career_number = 33, 20, 21
| career_number = 33, 20, 21
| career_position = [[Shooting guard]] / [[Small forward]]
| career_position = [[Shooting guard]] / [[small forward]]
| coach_start = 1994
| coach_start = 1994
| years1 = {{nbay|1981|start}}–{{nbay|1983|end}}
| years1 = {{nbay|1981|start}}–{{nbay|1983|end}}
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| cyears6 = {{nbay|2011|start}}–{{nbay|2012|end}}
| cyears6 = {{nbay|2011|start}}–{{nbay|2012|end}}
| cteam6 = [[Phoenix Suns]] (assistant)
| cteam6 = [[Phoenix Suns]] (assistant)
| cyears7 = {{nbay|2013|start}}–
| cyears7 = {{nbay|2013|start}}–{{nbay|2015|end}}
| cteam7 = [[Memphis Grizzlies]] (assistant)
| cteam7 = [[Memphis Grizzlies]] (assistant)
| cyears8 = {{nbay|2016|start}}–{{nbay|2018|end}}
| cyears8 = {{nbay|2016|start}}–{{nbay|2018|end}}
| cteam8 = Sacramento Kings (assistant)
| cteam8 = Sacramento Kings (assistant)
| cyears9 = {{nbay|2019|full=y}}
| cteam9 = Houston Rockets (assistant)
| cyears10 = {{nbay|2021|start}}–present
| cteam10 = [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] (assistant)
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* [[Lega Basket Serie A|Italian League]] champion (1990)
| stats_league = NBA
| stats_league = NBA
| stat1label = [[Point (basketball)|Points]]
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| stat3label = [[Assist (basketball)|Assists]]
| stat3label = [[Assist (basketball)|Assists]]
| stat3value = 914 (1.7 apg)
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'''Elston Howard Turner Sr.''' (born June 10, 1959) is a retired American professional [[basketball]] player who's currently an coach.
'''Elston Howard Turner Sr.''' (born June 10, 1959) is an American former professional [[basketball]] player who is an assistant coach for the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA).


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
A 6'5" (1.96 m) [[shooting guard]]–[[small forward]] from the [[University of Mississippi]], leading [[Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball|Ole Miss]] to its first ever [[NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship|NCAA Tournament]] in his senior year, Turner was selected in the second round (43rd overall) of the [[1981 NBA draft]] by the [[Dallas Mavericks]], and went on to play in eight [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] seasons from 1981 to 1989, for the Mavericks, [[Denver Nuggets]] and the [[Chicago Bulls]]. He also coached and played in the CBA — as an assistant coach for the [[Quad City Thunder]] and as a player–coach for the Chicago Rockers. He also played professionally in Europe.
A 6'5" (1.96 m) [[shooting guard]]–[[small forward]] from the [[University of Mississippi]], leading [[Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball|Ole Miss]] to its first ever [[NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship|NCAA Tournament]] in his senior year, Turner was selected in the second round (43rd overall) of the [[1981 NBA draft]] by the [[Dallas Mavericks]], and played in eight [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] seasons from 1981 to 1989, for the Mavericks, the [[Denver Nuggets]], and the [[Chicago Bulls]]. He also coached and played in the CBA—as an assistant coach for the [[Quad City Thunder]] and as a player–coach for the Chicago Rockers. He also played professionally in Europe.


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
Turner later moved to the NBA, with the [[Sacramento Kings]] (six years) and the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] (four). In 2007, he rejoined [[Rick Adelman]]'s staff at the [[Houston Rockets]].<ref name=interview>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3407374 Rockets assistant Turner interviews for open Suns' job]</ref>
Turner later moved to the NBA, with the [[Sacramento Kings]] (six years) and the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] (four). In 2007, he rejoined [[Rick Adelman]]'s staff at the [[Houston Rockets]].<ref name=interview>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=3407374|title=Suns interview Rockets assistant coach Turner|date=May 22, 2008|website=ESPN.com}}</ref>


In May 2008, Turner was interviewed twice<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nba&id=3426549 Suns complete coaching interviews]</ref> for the [[Phoenix Suns]]' head coaching position which had become vacant after [[Mike D'Antoni]] left.<ref name=interview/> Ultimately, he was not hired.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3431024 Porter to become Suns' next head coach]</ref>
In 2008, Turner was interviewed twice<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/nba/id/3426549|title=Suns complete coaching interviews|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> for the [[Phoenix Suns]]' head coach position that became vacant when [[Mike D'Antoni]] left,<ref name=interview/> but was not hired.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=3431024|title=Pistons assistant Porter picked as Suns' new coach|date=June 7, 2008|website=ESPN.com}}</ref>


In July 2009, Turner was interviewed for the vacant [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] head coaching position.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4325387 Turner interviews with Timberwolves]</ref> Turner, along with [[Mark Jackson (basketball)|Mark Jackson]] and [[Los Angeles Lakers]] assistant [[Kurt Rambis]], was one of three finalists vying for the job,<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4373136 Wolves' next coach to be named soon]</ref> but Rambis was the Wolves' ultimate choice.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4386466 Rambis will be Wolves head coach]</ref><ref name=bullsjob>[http://www.nba.com/2010/news/05/21/turner.update.ap/index.html NBA.com: Sources: Bulls interview Rockets' Turner about vacancy]</ref>
In 2009, Turner was interviewed for the vacant [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] head coach position.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=4325387|title=Wolves talk to Rockets assistant for coach gig|date=July 14, 2009|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Turner, [[Mark Jackson (basketball)|Mark Jackson]], and [[Los Angeles Lakers]] assistant [[Kurt Rambis]] were the three finalists for the job,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=4373136|title=Owner: Wolves nearing decision on head coach|date=August 3, 2009|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> and Rambis was the Wolves' ultimate choice.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=4386466|title=Timberwolves will install Rambis as new coach|date=August 9, 2009|website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref name=bullsjob>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/2010/news/05/21/turner.update.ap/index.html|title=NBA.com: Sources: Bulls interview Rockets' Turner about vacancy|website=[[NBA.com]] }}</ref>


In May 2010, Turner was interviewed for both the [[Philadelphia 76ers]]'<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5189176 Philadelphia 76ers interview Houston Rockets assistant coach Elston Turner - ESPN]</ref> and the [[Chicago Bulls]]' vacant head coaching positions.<ref name=bullsjob/> They were eventually taken by [[Doug Collins (basketball)|Doug Collins]] and [[Tom Thibodeau]], respectively.<ref name=clippers>[http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5329599 Report: Houston Rockets aide Elston Turner on Los Angeles Clippers' radar - ESPN Los Angeles]</ref> In June 2010, Turner was granted permission by the Rockets to talk to the [[Los Angeles Clippers|L.A. Clippers]] about its vacant head coaching job.<ref name=clippers/>
In 2010, Turner was interviewed for both the [[Philadelphia 76ers]]'<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=5189176|title=76ers interview Rockets assistant coach Turner|date=May 14, 2010|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> and the [[Chicago Bulls]]' vacant head coaching positions.<ref name=bullsjob/> They were eventually taken by [[Doug Collins (basketball)|Doug Collins]] and [[Tom Thibodeau]], respectively.<ref name=clippers>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=5329599|title=Report: Rockets aide Turner on Clippers' radar|date=June 25, 2010|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Also in 2010, the Rockets allowed Turner to talk to the [[Los Angeles Clippers|L.A. Clippers]] about its vacant head coaching job.<ref name=clippers/>


In July 2011, Turner was interviewed for a defensive coordinator position for the Phoenix Suns along with the [[Milwaukee Bucks]]' coordinator [[Jim Boylan]], the [[San Antonio Spurs]]' coordinator [[Don Newman (basketball)|Don Newman]], and current [[Golden State Warriors]]' coordinator [[Pete Myers]].<ref>[http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/2011/07/11/20110711phoenix-suns-hire-elston-turner.html Phoenix Suns hire Elston Turner as new defensive assistant coach]</ref> Turner signed a two-year contract, becoming the fifth assistant head coach for the Suns along with [[Bill Cartwright]], [[Dan Majerle]], [[Igor Kokoškov]], and Noel Gillespie.
In 2011, Turner was interviewed for a defensive coordinator position for the Phoenix Suns along with the [[Milwaukee Bucks]]' coordinator [[Jim Boylan]], the [[San Antonio Spurs]]' coordinator [[Don Newman (basketball)|Don Newman]], and the [[Golden State Warriors]]' coordinator [[Pete Myers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/2011/07/11/20110711phoenix-suns-hire-elston-turner.html|title=Phoenix Suns hire Elston Turner as new defensive assistant coach}}</ref> Turner signed a two-year contract, becoming the Suns' fifth assistant head coach, with [[Bill Cartwright]], [[Dan Majerle]], [[Igor Kokoškov]], and Noel Gillespie.


In July 2012, Turner was interviewed for the [[Portland Trail Blazers]]' vacant head coach position.<ref>http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/2012/07/25/20120725phoenix-suns-trade-robin-lopez-hakim-warrick-new-orleans-hornets.html</ref> He was one of the final four candidates, competing against [[Terry Stotts]], [[Steve Clifford]], and then-interim coach [[Kaleb Canales]].<ref>http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2012/07/trail_blazers_coaching_search_down_to_four_finalis.html</ref> Ultimately, he was not hired for the position.<ref>http://tracking.si.com/2012/08/02/terry-stotts-kaleb-canales-blazers-coach-finalists/</ref> In January 2013, Turner resigned from his assistant coach position with Phoenix. He was named an assistant coach by the [[Memphis Grizzlies]] in September 2013.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/grizzlies-coaching-staff-announced-130923 Grizzlies announce coaching staff]</ref>
In 2012, Turner was interviewed for the [[Portland Trail Blazers]]' head coach position.<ref>https://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/2012/07/25/20120725phoenix-suns-trade-robin-lopez-hakim-warrick-new-orleans-hornets.html {{Dead link|date=July 2022}}</ref> He, [[Terry Stotts]], [[Steve Clifford]], and then-interim coach [[Kaleb Canales]] were the four finalists for the job.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2012/07/trail_blazers_coaching_search_down_to_four_finalis.html | title=Trail Blazers' coaching search down to four finalists: Stotts, Turner, Clifford, Canales | date=July 26, 2012 }}</ref> Ultimately, Turner was not hired.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://tracking.si.com/2012/08/02/terry-stotts-kaleb-canales-blazers-coach-finalists/ |title=Report: Terry Stotts, Kaleb Canales finalists for Blazers' head coaching job &#124; SI Tracking Blog – Tracking MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, and NCAA on Twitter |access-date=August 2, 2012 |archive-date=August 4, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120804191604/http://tracking.si.com/2012/08/02/terry-stotts-kaleb-canales-blazers-coach-finalists/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> In January 2013, he resigned from his position with Phoenix. In September 2013, the [[Memphis Grizzlies]] hired him as an assistant coach.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/grizzlies-coaching-staff-announced-130923|title=Grizzlies announce coaching staff|website=www.nba.com}}</ref>


On June 3, 2016, Turner joined the [[Sacramento Kings]] as an assistant coach once more.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-announce-coaching-staff-2016-17-season|title=Kings Announce Coaching Staff for 2016-17 Season|work=NBA.com|date=June 3, 2016|accessdate=June 3, 2016}}</ref>
In 2016, Turner rejoined the [[Sacramento Kings]] as an assistant coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-announce-coaching-staff-2016-17-season|title=Kings Announce Coaching Staff for 2016-17 Season|work=NBA.com|date=June 3, 2016|access-date=June 3, 2016}}</ref> In 2019, he returned to the Rockets as the lead assistant coach who was added to focus on running defense—former assistant [[Jeff Bzdelik]]’s role.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/article/Source-Elston-Turner-to-return-Rockets-assistant-14055678.php|title=Source: Elston Turner to return to Rockets as lead assistant|first=Jonathan|last=Feigen|date=2019-06-27|website=www.chron.com|language=en|access-date=2019-06-28}}</ref>

On August 31, 2021, Turner joined the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] as an assistant coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/minnesota-timberwolves-announce-coaching-staff-additions|title=Minnesota Timberwolves Announce Coaching Staff Additions|work=NBA.com|date=August 31, 2021|access-date=August 31, 2021}}</ref>


==Personal==
==Personal==
Turner's son, Elston Jr., played guard for the [[University of Washington]] [[Washington Huskies men's basketball|Huskies men's basketball team]] from 2008 through 2010. He has transferred to the [[Texas A&M University]] [[Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball|Aggies]] for his junior and senior seasons.<ref>[http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/basketball/ncaa/05/24/turner.transfer.ap/ Ex-Huskies reserve guard Elston Turner moves to Texas A&M]</ref>
Turner is a member of [[Omega Psi Phi]] fraternity. His son, [[Elston Turner Jr.]], played guard for the [[University of Washington]] [[Washington Huskies men's basketball|Huskies men's basketball team]] from 2008 to 2010. He transferred to [[Texas A&M University]] for his junior and senior seasons.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100527114037/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/basketball/ncaa/05/24/turner.transfer.ap/ Ex-Huskies reserve guard Elston Turner moves to Texas A&M]</ref>


==Notes==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.nba.com/coachfile/elston_turner/index.html NBA.com coachfile]
*[http://www.nba.com/coachfile/elston_turner/index.html NBA.com coachfile]
*[http://www.basketballreference.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=TURNEEL01 Stats at BasketballReference]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071026053154/http://www.basketballreference.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=TURNEEL01 Stats at BasketballReference]
*[http://www.basketpedya.com/Acc002InfJug.php?idjug=1336 Basketpedya career data]
*[http://www.basketpedya.com/Acc002InfJug.php?idjug=1336 Basketpedya career data]


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{{1981 NBA Draft}}
{{1981 NBA draft}}


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Elston Turner
Minnesota Timberwolves
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1959-06-10) June 10, 1959 (age 65)
Knoxville, Tennessee, U. S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolAustin-East (Knoxville, Tennessee)
CollegeOle Miss (1977–1981)
NBA draft1981: 2nd round, 43rd overall pick
Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
Playing career1981–1995
PositionShooting guard / small forward
Number33, 20, 21
Coaching career1994–present
Career history
As player:
1981–1984Dallas Mavericks
1984–1986Denver Nuggets
1986–1988Chicago Bulls
1988–1989Denver Nuggets
1989–1990Rockford Lightning
1990Granollers
1990Scavolini Pesaro
1990–1991Apollon Patras
1992–1995Wichita Falls Texans / Chicago Rockers
As coach:
1994–1995Chicago Rockers
1995–1996Quad City Thunder (assistant)
1996–2000Portland Trail Blazers (assistant)
2000–2006Sacramento Kings (assistant)
2007–2011Houston Rockets (assistant)
2011–2013Phoenix Suns (assistant)
2013–2016Memphis Grizzlies (assistant)
2016–2019Sacramento Kings (assistant)
2019–2020Houston Rockets (assistant)
2021–presentMinnesota Timberwolves (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points2,397 (4.7 ppg)
Rebounds1,375 (2.7 rpg)
Assists914 (1.7 apg)
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Elston Howard Turner Sr. (born June 10, 1959) is an American former professional basketball player who is an assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Playing career

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A 6'5" (1.96 m) shooting guard–small forward from the University of Mississippi, leading Ole Miss to its first ever NCAA Tournament in his senior year, Turner was selected in the second round (43rd overall) of the 1981 NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks, and played in eight NBA seasons from 1981 to 1989, for the Mavericks, the Denver Nuggets, and the Chicago Bulls. He also coached and played in the CBA—as an assistant coach for the Quad City Thunder and as a player–coach for the Chicago Rockers. He also played professionally in Europe.

Coaching career

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Turner later moved to the NBA, with the Sacramento Kings (six years) and the Portland Trail Blazers (four). In 2007, he rejoined Rick Adelman's staff at the Houston Rockets.[1]

In 2008, Turner was interviewed twice[2] for the Phoenix Suns' head coach position that became vacant when Mike D'Antoni left,[1] but was not hired.[3]

In 2009, Turner was interviewed for the vacant Minnesota Timberwolves head coach position.[4] Turner, Mark Jackson, and Los Angeles Lakers assistant Kurt Rambis were the three finalists for the job,[5] and Rambis was the Wolves' ultimate choice.[6][7]

In 2010, Turner was interviewed for both the Philadelphia 76ers'[8] and the Chicago Bulls' vacant head coaching positions.[7] They were eventually taken by Doug Collins and Tom Thibodeau, respectively.[9] Also in 2010, the Rockets allowed Turner to talk to the L.A. Clippers about its vacant head coaching job.[9]

In 2011, Turner was interviewed for a defensive coordinator position for the Phoenix Suns along with the Milwaukee Bucks' coordinator Jim Boylan, the San Antonio Spurs' coordinator Don Newman, and the Golden State Warriors' coordinator Pete Myers.[10] Turner signed a two-year contract, becoming the Suns' fifth assistant head coach, with Bill Cartwright, Dan Majerle, Igor Kokoškov, and Noel Gillespie.

In 2012, Turner was interviewed for the Portland Trail Blazers' head coach position.[11] He, Terry Stotts, Steve Clifford, and then-interim coach Kaleb Canales were the four finalists for the job.[12] Ultimately, Turner was not hired.[13] In January 2013, he resigned from his position with Phoenix. In September 2013, the Memphis Grizzlies hired him as an assistant coach.[14]

In 2016, Turner rejoined the Sacramento Kings as an assistant coach.[15] In 2019, he returned to the Rockets as the lead assistant coach who was added to focus on running defense—former assistant Jeff Bzdelik’s role.[16]

On August 31, 2021, Turner joined the Minnesota Timberwolves as an assistant coach.[17]

Personal

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Turner is a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. His son, Elston Turner Jr., played guard for the University of Washington Huskies men's basketball team from 2008 to 2010. He transferred to Texas A&M University for his junior and senior seasons.[18]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b "Suns interview Rockets assistant coach Turner". ESPN.com. May 22, 2008.
  2. ^ "Suns complete coaching interviews". ESPN.com.
  3. ^ "Pistons assistant Porter picked as Suns' new coach". ESPN.com. June 7, 2008.
  4. ^ "Wolves talk to Rockets assistant for coach gig". ESPN.com. July 14, 2009.
  5. ^ "Owner: Wolves nearing decision on head coach". ESPN.com. August 3, 2009.
  6. ^ "Timberwolves will install Rambis as new coach". ESPN.com. August 9, 2009.
  7. ^ a b "NBA.com: Sources: Bulls interview Rockets' Turner about vacancy". NBA.com.
  8. ^ "76ers interview Rockets assistant coach Turner". ESPN.com. May 14, 2010.
  9. ^ a b "Report: Rockets aide Turner on Clippers' radar". ESPN.com. June 25, 2010.
  10. ^ "Phoenix Suns hire Elston Turner as new defensive assistant coach".
  11. ^ https://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/2012/07/25/20120725phoenix-suns-trade-robin-lopez-hakim-warrick-new-orleans-hornets.html [dead link‍]
  12. ^ "Trail Blazers' coaching search down to four finalists: Stotts, Turner, Clifford, Canales". July 26, 2012.
  13. ^ "Report: Terry Stotts, Kaleb Canales finalists for Blazers' head coaching job | SI Tracking Blog – Tracking MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, and NCAA on Twitter". Archived from the original on August 4, 2012. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
  14. ^ "Grizzlies announce coaching staff". www.nba.com.
  15. ^ "Kings Announce Coaching Staff for 2016-17 Season". NBA.com. June 3, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  16. ^ Feigen, Jonathan (June 27, 2019). "Source: Elston Turner to return to Rockets as lead assistant". www.chron.com. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  17. ^ "Minnesota Timberwolves Announce Coaching Staff Additions". NBA.com. August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  18. ^ Ex-Huskies reserve guard Elston Turner moves to Texas A&M
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