GOLDEN STATE Musselman in danger of losing job

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Eric Musselman is the Golden State Warriors' most successful coach of the last 10 years, and that might not be enough to save his job.
The same qualities that make Musselman an effective coach could lead to his firing after just two seasons, according to those around the team and the NBA.
Several Warriors have bristled under Musselman's management style, and the team brass seems displeased by his insistence on using veterans at the expense of Golden State's young players.
Musselman has heard the rumblings as the Warriors' 10th straight season out of the playoffs comes to an end, and he appears to be growing weary of the struggle. Yet he has kept up his intense preparation for every game, and he refuses to concentrate on anything but winning, even at this late stage in the season.
When asked before Friday night's game whether he had considered giving more playing time to his young players, the 39-year-old Musselman said calmly: "We're going to finish the season like we started it."
Musselman then gave big minutes to veterans Calbert Cheaney and Cliff Robinson. After the game, he took one question from reporters before bolting, and the rumbling grew.