While 16 teams remain alive for an NBA championship, the rest of the league is making plans for next season.
For three teams — so far — this means finding a new head coach. The Charlotte Hornets fired head coach James Borrego on Friday and joined the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings in their searches for a new bench leader. The Lakers and Kings previously parted with Frank Vogel and Alvin Gentry, respectively, after likewise missing the playoffs.
Candidates emerge
Per multiple reports, the Kings are lining up interviews with some well-known candidates.