Blazer's Edge · May 11, 2018
A Guide to the NBA Coaching Carousel
With the NBA Playoffs claiming victims left and right, most franchises have shifted focus from on-court play to the off-season. May and June are sure to be dominated by trade rumors, NBA Free Agency, and the dreaded head-coaching carousel. With teams searching for fresh voices to help deliver on unfulfilled promises, we’ve already seen considerable movement in the coaching job market. Here’s a recap of coaching positions open, filled, and in flux.
Head coach opening: vacant
2017-18 record: 24-58
2017-18 head coach: Mike Budenholzer (mutually parted ways)
Rumored/reported candidates: Nate Tibbetts, Trail Blazers assistant; Jarron Collins, Warriors assistant; Lloyd Pierce, Sixers assistant