Add another big name candidate to the Orlando Magic’s coaching search.
The Magic reportedly will interview Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Jason Kidd this week, according to Melissa Rohlin of FOX Sports.
Scoop: The Orlando Magic have requested to interview Jason Kidd for their vacant head coaching gig and the Lakers granted permission, sources told FOX Sports. Kidd, an assistant coach for the Lakers, will interview with the Magic this week.
— Melissa Rohlin (@melissarohlin) June 14, 2021
Kidd made his coaching debut during the 2013-2014 season with the Brooklyn Nets, getting hired just weeks after his 19-year playing career came to an end.