With Silas considered a front-runner for the Rockets’ head-coaching position, the Warriors on Friday reportedly asked the Hornets for permission to talk to Silas, according to Yahoo Sports.
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But the Warriors knew they would have to move fast, given the interest the Rockets have shown in Silas, the son of former National Basketball Association star and coach Paul Silas. The Rockets rumored head coach Mike D’Antoni and rumored assistant Stephen Silas should take part in choosing the right man to be James Harden tandem next season. He was an assistant with the Warriors from 2006-10 and enjoyed a good working relationship with Stephen Curry. If Silas doesn’t wind up in Houston, it may make sense for him to head to the Bay Area. May. They’ve spoken with former Nuggets head coach (and current Memphis assistant) Jeff Bzdelik, Charlotte assistant Stephen Silas and Toronto assistant Rex Kalamian. Silas met with Houston general manager Daryl Morey a second time on Thursday, a meeting that included Houston owner Leslie Alexander.
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Golden State could no longer wait until the end of the playoffs to secure Luke Walton’s replacement because of Silas’ growing candidacy with the Houston Rockets. Shaw has ruled out the Pacers, sources said.
