NBA Notes: Scott Skiles Steps Down as Magic Head Coach

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Scott Skiles has stepped down as coach of the Orlando Magic after just one year, the somewhat surprising decision coming about a month after the conclusion of a frustrating regular season.

Skiles was 35-47 this season, his lone year leading the Magic -- the team that he spent five seasons with as a player as well. The Magic started 19-13 this season, then after the calendar flipped to 2016 they lost 34 of their final 50 games and missed the playoffs.

"After much thought and careful consideration, I and I alone, have come to the conclusion that I am not the right head coach for this team," Skiles said in a statement released by the team. "Therefore, effective immediately, I resign my position as head coach of the Orlando Magic. I realize this type of decision can cause much speculation.

"The reality though is in the first sentence. It is simple and true. Any other rumors are pure conjecture."

The team said a search for a new coach is starting immediately (see full story).

Cavaliers: LeBron says retirement is 'up to my kids'
CLEVELAND -- LeBron James will soon face a triple-team he can't beat.

The NBA superstar, who is making another run toward a title with the Cleveland Cavaliers, said Thursday that he will extend his playing career only as long as his three children will let him.

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"It's kind of up to my kids, really," said the 31-year-old father, who is in his 13th season as a pro. "I've missed so much of my kids' tournaments and things of that nature when I'm playing. So, it's kind of up to them. They'll let me know when they're tired of seeing me go away."

James and his wife, Savannah, have two sons and a daughter: 11-year-old LeBron Jr., 8-year-old Bryce and 19-month-old Zhuri. Both boys play basketball.

The Cavs have been in limbo since completing a four-game sweep of the Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland's second sweep of these playoffs. The team has spent the past two days practicing while waiting to see if it will play the Toronto Raptors or Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals. The Raptors lead the Heat -- James' former team -- 3-2 in their series, which continues Friday night (see full story).

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