Rick Carlisle has been a familiar face on the Dallas Mavericks bench for over a decade. But news broke on Thursday that Carlisle was resigning from his position as head coach, which caught everyone by surprise. The Mavericks have had significant stability with the coaching staff, employing only three head coaches since 1997.
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is currently searching for a head of basketball operations, and when he settles on a choice, their first task will be hiring a new head coach. With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the rumored candidates for the position, as well as some well-known coaches that makes sense.