The Pacers fired Nate McMillan, who had completed fairly effectively. That’s the kind of transfer groups typically make solely with a alternative already lined up.

Mike D’Antoni informed the Rockets he wouldn’t return regardless of them displaying curiosity in retaining him. That’s the kind of transfer coaches typically make solely with one other job already lined up.

Maybe, these choices are related.

Keith Pompey of The Inquirer:

the expectation is that D’Antoni will probably be employed by the Indiana Pacers

This clearly isn’t a completed deal.

D’Antoni (and Billy Donovan) will interview with the 76ers, based on Jason Dumas of KRON4 Information:

Supply tells me that Mike D’Antoni & Billy Donovan ought to be in Camden this week to interview with the Sixers for the pinnacle teaching job.

— Jason Dumas (@JDumasReports) September 14, 2020

Indiana can also be reportedly exploring different candidates.

D’Antoni would positively shake up the Pacers if that’s what they need. His offensively dynamic, up-tempo historical past stands in sharp distinction to McMillan’s slow-it-down type.

In Houston, D’Antoni confirmed extra versatility in his system. However he’s nonetheless a coach who wants gamers who match his type. Spacing and pace are vital. Indiana, with two bigs in Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner, doesn’t essentially have that.

If hiring D’Antoni, the Pacers ought to deal with that as half of a bigger overhaul. Nearly as good as he’s with the appropriate gamers, D’Antoni hasn’t proven he can efficiently coach simply any group.

Rumor: Pacers anticipated to rent Mike D’Antoni as coach initially appeared on NBCSports.com