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Karl keeps focus as rumors swirl

George Karl settled into the quiet of Harvard’s Lavietes Pavilion yesterday and tried to ignore reports of his impending demise.

Yahoo and USA Today both quoted sources claiming the Sacramento coach was on the verge of being fired after his Kings gave up 128 points in losing to the Nets on Friday night in Brooklyn. Karl yesterday focused on his team, today’s game against the Celtics, and took solace in the fact he was still coaching.

“I have no control of what other people think or whatever people are circulating. My job is to get prepared for Boston.