Sam Amick: If it happens, though, here’s one scenario worth remembering: Mike D’Antoni, the Houston Rockets coach who will be a free agent this summer and who worked with Griffin during those Seven-Seconds-or-Less Phoenix Suns days of old, comes to usher Zion Williamson into Year No. 2 of his career while the Pelicans look to upgrade their offense (they were 16th in offensive rating this season; D’Antoni is an offensive mastermind). ... If D’Antoni does leave Houston, as so many expect, Lue would likely get a serious look from the Rockets, too (with the Jeff Van Gundy candidacy, sources say, likely leading the way). Tyronn Lue Expected To Be Leading Candidate For 'Several' Coaching Openings Tyronn Lue is expected to be a leading candidate for "several" coaching openings across the league, sources told Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Lue is currently the lead assistant for the Clippers. Lue has already been linked with the Nets coaching search, though Jacque Vaughn reportedly will be strongly considered to keep the job. Mannix also lists the Pelicans, Rockets, and Sixers as teams who may be looking for a new head coach this offseason. Lue last coached in the NBA in the 2018-19 season.
