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Cassell's interview to replace Doc Rivers was
Tuesday, per the report. Cassell had been an assistant under
Rivers for six years.
Tyronn Lue, Rivers' top assistant, was thought to be the
frontrunner to replace Rivers, who was fired last month after
the Clippers squandered a 3-1 second-round series lead to the
Denver Nuggets. However, ESPN reported earlier this week that
Lue's candidacy is gaining steam in Houston, where the Rockets
are in the process of replacing Mike D'Antoni.
Former Cleveland Cavaliers floor general Mike Brown reportedly
impressed at his interview for the Clippers post, and Jeff Van
Gundy has been linked to the opening as well.
Cassell, 50, has been an assistant coach in the league for 10
years after a 15-year playing career with eight different teams.
The Clippers were viewed as massive disappointments in the NBA
playoffs due to the collapse against the Nuggets.
The final three setbacks were ugly as Los Angeles led by as many
as 16, 19 and 12 points, respectively, in the losses.
The Clippers were forecasted to contend for the NBA title after
landing All-Star forwards Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in the
summer of 2019.
But the team was reportedly dealing with chemistry issues during
their postseason stay at the "bubble" near Orlando. Veteran
guard Lou Williams publicly cited the chemistry as an issue
after the Game 7 loss to the Nuggets.
Rivers was hired by the Philadelphia 76ers five days after being
fired by the Clippers.
--Field Level Media
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