Report: Nick Nurse a Finalist for Suns Coaching Vacancy

Former Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is a finalist to take over the head coaching job for the Phoenix Suns

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Nick Nurse appears to have some options.

The former Toronto Raptors coach is now considered a finalist for head coaching vacancies in Milwaukee and Phoenix, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Nurse is joined by Doc Rivers, Jordi Fernandez of the Sacramento Kings, and Kevin Young of the Suns who are advancing to interviews for the job in Phoenix, per Wojnarowski.

In Milwaukee, Nurse is a finalist alongside Kenny Atkinson of the Golden State Warriors and Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin, per Wojnarowski.

Nurse is also believed to be in the running for the vacancy in Philadelphia where Rivers was let go following the 76ers’ second-round playoff exit.

Toronto’s head coaching search remains slow-developing and far-reaching with multiple candidates being interviewed. The organization hopes to have a head coach in place before the NBA Draft next month.

Detroit remains the only other head coaching vacancy. Nurse is not believed to be among those being considered for the job.

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