- Raptors assistant coach Rex Kalamian has ties to Durant from their days together in Oklahoma City, and got a text from Durant in August praising the bond between Toronto's star backcourt. (www.thescore.com, collected on 07/11/2016)
- The two have stayed in touch in the year since Kalamian made the move to Toronto, and since Durant made his bold move to the Golden State Warriors this summer. (www.thelocal.de, collected on 23/11/2016)
- Despite the high expectations on the Warriors, Kalamian thinks it will take the group some time to come together. (www.thelocal.de, collected on 23/11/2016)
- Kalamian interviewed for the head coaching job in Houston that has since gone to Mike D’Antoni. (www.pentictonwesternnews.com, collected on 21/11/2016)
- Kalamian was an assistant coach in Oklahoma City during Harden's three seasons with the Thunder. (www.click2houston.com, collected on 18/11/2016)
- The way they enjoy each other, it’s great,” Kalamian said of that text on Monday, as the Raptors finished up their practice. (www.thelocal.de, collected on 23/11/2016)
- Coach (Rex) Kalamian, who’s in charge of the defence, has done a good job of getting him ready defensively. (www.edmontonsun.com, collected on 03/11/2016)
- Kalamian, like many others, will be glued to his TV Tuesday night to see Durant’s new beginning. (www.thelocal.de, collected on 23/11/2016)
- Several of those interviewed, most notably Bzdelik and Kalamian, are thought to be under consideration for a spot on D'Antoni's staff. (www.click2houston.com, collected on 18/11/2016)
- I don’t think he’ll be too passive,” Kalamian said. (www.thelocal.de, collected on 23/11/2016)
