The New Orleans Pelicans, looking for a potential spark for their All-Star frontcourt duo of Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins, are closing in on the hire of Denver Nuggets assistant coach Chris Finch, according to league sources.
Sources told ESPN.com that the Pelicans have pursued Finch to add his offensive brainpower to head coach Alvin Gentry's staff after announcing earlier this week that both Gentry and general manager Dell Demps will return next season.
The Pelicans are hoping Finch's arrival will provide an offensive boost to capitalize on the myriad but unique skills possessed by Davis and Cousins at a time when 3-point shooting is emphasized over size with more NBA teams than not.