Doug Collins, leading candidate to be the next head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers are close to announce the new head coach who will replace Eddie Jordan. The leading candidate is reported to be the veteran coach and TV analyst Doug Collins, while Avery Johnson and Sam Mitchell could be the alternatives. Other names like Dan Majerle, Bill Laimbeer, Monty Williams and Elston Turner could be already ruled out.

SOURCE: Philadelphia Daily News

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Elston Turner, also a candidate for the Chicago Bulls

The assistant of the Houston Rockets, Elston Turner, will be interviewed by representatives of the Chicago Bulls as a candidate to be the next head coach of the franchise. Turner, who has been an assistant coach during the last 14 years, is also on the radar of the Philadelphia 76ers to take the reign of the team.

SOURCE: The Houston Chronicle

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Philadelphia 76ers also considering Elston Turner for head coach

The Philadelphia 76ers continue looking for a replacement for the fired head coach Eddie Jordan. Another candidate is Houston Rockets assistant Elston Turner, who will go to Philadelphia to discuss the vacancy with the NBA franchise. Turner is now in his third season with the Rockets, after spending six season with the Sacramento Kings, and four with the Portland Trail Blazers.

SOURCE: Philly.com

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