As the Golden State Warriors get set to begin another postseason run, news was announced on Tuesday that could potentially impact the coaching staff for next year’s team. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Warriors’ assistant coach Kenny Atkinson is among candidates being interviewed for the Houston Rockets’ latest head coaching vacancy.
ESPN Sources: Houston has received permission to interview Golden State associate head coach Kenny Atkinson for franchise’s coaching job. Atkinson helped rebuild Nets into a playoff team and accepted Charlotte job before changing his mind and staying in Golden State a year ago.