Daily News | Source: Sixers’ Sam Cassell not leaving for Temple head-coaching job
Temple has inquired about the 76ers assistant coach for its head-coaching job, a source has confirmed. The source added that Cassell is not leaving the Sixers at this time.
The Baltimore native has been a candidate for several NBA head-coaching jobs, most recently interviewing with the Utah Jazz in June. Cassell, 53, is in his third season with the Sixers. He had worked closely with James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and former Sixer Ben Simmons.He played 15 seasons and won back-to-back titles with the Houston Rockets in 1993-94 and 1994-95, his first two years in the NBA.
Cassell played for the Boston Celtics under Doc Rivers during the 2007-08 season. The Celtics won the NBA title in what was Cassell’s last season.McKie finished with a 52-56 record, including going 0-3 in the American Athletic Conference tournament.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sixers’ sixth consecutive playoff berth remains on hold after 109-105 double-overtime loss to BullsThe Sixers were on a roll before the game against the Bulls, but couldn't close out Chicago at home and eventually lost after Embiid fouled out.
Read more »
Sixers Vs. Bulls: Winning Streak Ends With Double-Overtime Loss to ChicagoThe Sixers’ winning streak ended Monday night at eight games as they fell in double overtime to the Bulls, dropping a 109-105 decision at Wells Fargo Center. NoahLevick of NBCSPhilly has the recap:
Read more »
Sixers storm | Sports Daily NewsletterPeople may disagree about whether Joel Embiid should be MVP, but can do so without casting aspersions.
Read more »
Sixers Clinch Spot in NBA Playoffs With Nets' Loss to CavaliersWith the Nets' loss Tuesday night to the Cavs, the Sixers officially clinched a playoff spot with 11 games remaining in their regular season. NoahLevick of NBCSPhilly has the details:
Read more »
Sixers 8-game winning streak snapped by Chicago BullsZach LaVine scored 26 points, DeMar DeRozan had 25 and the Chicago Bulls defeated Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers 109-105 in double overtime to snap their eight-game winning streak.
Read more »
Despite late blunder against Bulls, De’Anthony Melton returning to ‘De’Anthony stuff’ for SixersIn his past 10 games, Melton is averaging 10.1 points on 49.3% shooting from the floor and 42.3% from beyond the arc, to go along with 4.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.8 steals.
Read more »