Heading into an offseason that could very well include big changes, one of the first for the Philadelphia 76ers … For as good as Brett Brown was in Philly (whether you agree with his coaching approach or not), his roster outgrew him to a certain extent. The Sixers could be closing in on the franchise’s next head coach -- one known for offensive innovation and teaching his teams to score each trip down the floor (in seven seconds or less). Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Philadelphia 76ers and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. This according to 94 WIP Sports Radio.
Embiid evidently likes the idea of facing up, rather than battling through constant post touches as he did in Brett Brown’s system. Jay Wright has taken himself out of the running in the Sixers‘ coaching search.The Villanova head coach posted a statement on Twitter this afternoon announcing that he plans to remain at the school and won’t be a candidate for the NBA job. After losing in the first round to the Boston Celtics, Brett Brown was relieved of his duties and a coaching search, led by Elton Brand, officially had begun.
They’ve all had varying levels of success in the not-so-distant past in the NBA and are hot names in almost every coaching search.
The Athletic’s Shams Charania is reporting the Bulls have inked Billy Donovan to a four year $24 million contract. How he fits next to Embiid in the halfcourt is a puzzle that hasn’t yet been solved, but D’Antoni has built his career on creativity.
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From new player additions to a new head coach, all is on the table for the talented, yet underperforming franchise. He also notes that D’Antoni will have a say in the players Philadelphia goes after, so expect more collaborative efforts in the Sixers’ future — for better, or for worse. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices.
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The Philadelphia 76ers’ search for a new head coach has raised more than a few question marks since its inception. Coaching Rumors: Lue, Pelicans, Nets, Sixers, Ham, Brown August 26th 2020 at 9:49am CST by Luke Adams Former Cavaliers coach and current Clippers assistant Tyronn Lue is expected to be one of the NBA’s most popular head coaching candidates this offseason, and he’s unlikely to come at a discount, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic . Your support helps us cover local news. © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC.