The Memphis Grizzlies are “aggressively pursuing” Mike Brown to join David Fizdale’s coaching staff as an assistant:
The Grizzlies, I'm told, are also aggressively pursuing former Cavs and Lakers head coach Mike Brown for David Fizdale's coaching staff
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 1, 2016
The Golden State Warriors are also interested in bringing Brown on board:
NBA sources say Mike Brown is also a candidate for an assistant coach post with Golden State next season but Memphis is more likely for now.
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 1, 2016
Memphis is also targeting J.B. Bickerstaff and Nick Van Exel:
Hearing new Grizzlies coach David Fizdale is trying to close deals with both J.B. Bickerstaff and Nick Van Exel to join his coaching staff
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 1, 2016
Brown is a coaching vet; he’s been coaching in the NBA since 1997. He has served as an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards, San Antonio Spurs, and Indiana Pacers. He was head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2005-2010, and then again in 2013-2014. He coached the Lakers in 2011-2012.
Brown won the NBA Coach of the Year award in 2009, after the Cavaliers finished with a 66-16 regular season record.
Bickerstaff was an assistant coach, and then interim head coach for the Houston Rockets last season.
Nick Van Exel has served as an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks, and most recently as head coach for the Texas Legends D-League Team.
