The Grizzlies never had a coaching vacancy, per se, but they just locked up their man. J.B. Bickerstaff, who was the interim coach after they fired David Fizdale early last season, has reportedly agreed to become the team's head coach. It's just one of the many coaching decisions that needs to be made.
Now that the offseason is here for the 14 teams that didn't make the playoffs, they'll evaluate their coaching situations to see if a change is needed.
The Knicks' Jeff Hornacek, the Magic's Frank Vogel and the Hornets' Steve Clifford have already gotten the axe. Also, Mike Budenholzer and the Hawks have mutually agreed to part ways after five seasons. We'll continue to update this post with the latest firings, hires and rumors from around the league.
NBA 2018 Coaching Carousel
Rumors
- Knicks rumors: New York has met with or will meet with the following high-profile candidates: Mike Woodson, David Fizdale, Jerry Stackhouse, Mark Jackson, Kenny Smith, Mike Budenholzer and former Cavaliers coach David Blatt, who is coaching in Europe, per ESPN. The team has reportedly not shown interest in Jeff Van Gundy for its vacant position. The Knicks talked to Celtics assistant coach Jay Larranaga about the job last week, per Newsday. Villanova's Jay Wright will not speak to New York, per the New York Post. Budenholzer, meanwhile, is targeting the vacancy.
- Suns rumors: Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer has withdrawn his name from consideration, according to ESPN. The same report notes that Jay Triano, David Fizdale, Steve Clifford, Kevin McHale and Frank Vogel are among the candidates. Fizdale was scheduled to interview for the opening, according to the New York Times. Jason Kidd and Vinny Del Negro have both reportedly joined the list of potential candidates as well.
- Hornets rumors: Charlotte reportedly set upmeetings with the following candidates: Spurs assistants Ettore Messina and Ime Udoka, former Grizzlies coach David Fizdale and Jerry Stackhouse.
- Magic rumors: The Magic planned to interview Jerry Stackhouse, according to ESPN. Blazers coach Terry Stotts is reportedly on the hot seat, and if he's fired, the Magic will show interest, according to the New York Times.
- Pistons rumors: Pistons coach and president of basketball operations Stan Van Gundy will meet with owner Tom Gores to discuss his future with the organization this week, according to ESPN.
- Hawks rumors: Current Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer has left Atlanta after being unhappy with Atlanta's future plans. He is interviewing with the Knicks and withdrew his name from consideration with the Suns after an interview. The Hawks have received permission to meet with Blazers assistant Nate Tibbetts, who is reportedly a serious candidate to replace Budenholzer.
- Grizzlies rumors: The Grizzlies have reportedly promoted <strong>J.B. Bickerstaff</strong> to be their full-time coach. Bickerstaff went 15-48 as coach last season after David Fizdale was fired 19 games into the year.
Possible coaching candidates
- David Blatt, 58, former Cavaliers coach; current Turkish Super League coach
- Mike Budenholzer, 48, former Hawks coach
- Steve Clifford, 56, former Hornets coach
- David Fizdale, 43, former Grizzlies coach
- Jeff Hornacek, 54, former Knicks and Suns coach
- Mark Jackson, 53, former Warriors coach; current TV analyst
- Jason Kidd, 45, former Nets and Bucks coach
- Ettore Messina, 58, current Spurs assistant
- Kenny Smith, 53, current TV analyst
- Jerry Stackhouse, 43, current G League coach (Raptors 905)
- Ime Udoka, 40, current Spurs assistant
- Jeff Van Gundy, 56, former Knicks and Rockets coach; current TV analyst
- Frank Vogel, 44, former Magic and Pacers coach
- Mike Woodson, 60, former Hawks and Knicks coach; current Clippers assistant
- Jay Wright, 56, current Villanova coach and two-time NCAA Tournament champion
- Vinny Del Negro, 51, former Bulls and Clippers head coach
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