Here’s a quick look at which NBA teams have undergone coaching changes since the start of the 2020-21 season:
Atlanta Hawks
Out: Lloyd Pierce (Pierce out as coach after two seasons)
In: Nate McMillan (McMillan named coach after serving as interim)
Boston Celtics
Out: Brad Stevens (Celtics move Stevens into team president role)
In: Ime Udoka (Former 76ers assistant Udoka becomes Celtics’ coach)
Dallas Mavericks
Out: Rick Carlisle (Carlisle steps down as Mavericks coach)
In: Jason Kidd (Mavs hire Kidd as coach, Nico Harrison as GM)
New Mavericks coach Jason Kidd is tasked with shaping the play and development of Luka Doncic.
Indiana Pacers
Out: Nate Bjorkgren (Pacers move on from Bjorkgren after 1 season)
In: Rick Carlisle (Carlisle returns to franchise he coached from 2003-07)
New Orleans Pelicans
Out: Stan Van Gundy (Pelicans done with Van Gundy after 1 season)
In: Willie Green (Green tabbed 8th coach in franchise history)
Dennis Scott and Quentin Richardson discuss why Stan Van Gundy was let go in New Orleans.
Orlando Magic
Out: Steve Clifford (Magic, Clifford agree to part ways)
In: Jamahl Mosley (Orlando hires veteran assistant Mosley)
Portland Trail Blazers
Out: Terry Stotts (Blazers move on from Stotts after 9 seasons)
In: Chauncey Billups (Portland officially hires Billups as coach)
Washington Wizards
Out: Scott Brooks (Wizards, Brooks agree to part ways)
In: Wes Unseld Jr. (Washington hires, welcomes home Unseld Jr.)
After 5 seasons and 1 playoff series, Washington decides to part ways with coach Scott Brooks.
