Sources confirm that Kenny Atkinson is allowed to interview for the coaching position at Golden State Warriors with Los Angeles Lakers.

The Los Angeles LakersPermission to interview Golden State WarriorsSources told ESPN that Kenny Atkinson will be the assistant coach for the franchise, according to ESPN sources. Sources say that the Lakers have been meeting candidates regularly in recent weeks. They plan to speak with Atkinson in near future. As an assistant coach and head coach … Read more

Sources say Mike D’Antoni has been identified as a serious candidate for the Charlotte Hornets’ coaching position.

The Charlotte HornetsInterviews are underway for head coaches for the franchise. There is also the possibility of Mitch Kupchak, the general manager, reuniting with former players.LakersSources told ESPN that Mike D’Antoni was the coach D’Antoni was identified early on as a serious candidate, particularly because of the possibility to pair him with a young point … Read more

Minnesota Vikings request permission for Jim Harbaugh to be interviewed for a head-coaching job

6:46 PM ET Pete ThamelESPN The Minnesota VikingsThey are interested in hiring Jim Harbaugh, Michigan coach, as their next head coach. ESPN was informed by a source that Harbaugh has been invited to interview for the Vikings’ open head-coaching role. Harbaugh’s strong relationship with Kwesi Adomo-Mensah (new Vikings general manager), has helped him emerge as … Read more

Houston Texans hire Brian Flores to fill the head-coaching vacancy

HOUSTON — The Houston TexansThe team announced Friday night that they had interviewed Brian Flores to be their head coach. The interview took places a day after David Culley was fired by the Texans. General manager Nick Caserio described it as “philosophical differences.” Flores, who was dismissed by the Miami DolphinsOn Monday, he was interviewed … Read more