Golden State Warriors search for a new head coach could extend beyond the NBA Finals Dallas Mavericks assistant Dwan when Casey became a finalist for the job.
Casey is part of a group of candidates that also includes the Boston Celtics assistant Lawrence Frank, the Los Angeles Lakers assistant Brian Shaw, New Orleans Hornets assistant Mike Malone and former NBA point guard Mark Jackson, now an analyst on television.
Warriors hope to hire a coach after owner Joe lacob meet some of the candidates over the next 1-2 weeks, but league sources said that timeline could be extended beyond the final if Casey is a finalist.
Casey went 53-69 as head coach Minnesota Timberwolves coach from 2005-07. He 'was fired through the 2006-07 season with the Timberwolves owning a 20-20 record and still in playoff contention.
Casey was interviewed with Warriors general manager Larry Riley and Assistant General Manager Bob Myers Dallas when the Mavs played the Lakers in the second round of the playoffs. Casey was also a finalist for the Houston Rockets' coaching vacancy that was recently filled by Kevin McHale.
“I had the initial meeting with the Warriors and I like the potential of the roster. But right now all my concentration is on the Miami Heat and preparing to play for the championship,” said Casey.
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