Report says Montgomery to Warriors

Eric Musselman was fired Wednesday after just two seasons as coach of the Golden State Warriors. He will be replaced by Stanford’s Mike Montgomery, a source told the Associated Press.

Musselman told the AP in a phone interview that he received the news of the firing from executive vice president of basketball operations Chris Mullin around 7:15 p.m.

Stanford spokesman Gary Migdol told the AP that Montgomery met with his players Wednesday to discuss the Warriors’ situation.

A Pac-10 source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Montgomery told the players he accepted the job.

Calls to Golden State officials were not immediately returned. Montgomery could not be immediately reached for comment.

The Warriors missed the playoffs for the 10th straight year in an injury-plagued season, finishing 37-45.

Montgomery has been one of the most successful college coaches during his 18 years at Stanford, but has no NBA experience. He led the Cardinal to their third No. 1 NCAA tournament seed in five years this season, but Stanford was upset in the second round by Alabama.

Musselman, who had one year remaining on a three-year, $4.5 million contract, was 75-89 overall.

Nets ready for Game 7 vs. Pistons

After overseeing a two-hour workout, coach Lawrence Frank called the New Jersey Nets to midcourt for some final thoughts on their upcoming Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons.

After a couple of seconds of rhythmic clapping, the 33-year-old Frank huddled the team and spoke about the deciding game tonight at Auburn Hills, Mich.

A few key thoughts were audible — have fun, play hard and do your best — as Frank addressed the two-time defending Eastern Conference champions.

The Nets looked relaxed after the workout, which was at least 30 minutes longer than expected.

Jason Kidd said neither team is going to fool the other after 10 games — four regular-season games and six postseason contests.

The winner plays Indiana.