NBA Rumors: Four favorites for Utah Jazz job, Quin Snyder the front-runner
The Utah Jazz are still without a head coach, but that may be changing in the very near future.
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Alvin Gentry, Adrian Griffin and Quin Snyder have all had multiple interviews with the Jazz.
Gentry has posted a career record of 335-370 with the Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns. Griffin ended his playing career with 2008 and joined the Milwaukee Bucks’ staff. He has been with the Bulls since 2010. Snyder is a former Missouri Tigers and Austin Toros (D-League) head coach.
According to Jordy Genessy of The Dessert News, the Jazz have eliminated Boylen from consideration and reports that Snyder is the front-runner with Gentry, Griffin and assistant coach Brad Jones, who replaced Jeff Hornacek as an assistant, right there.
Hearing from multiple sources that ex-University of Utah coach Jim Boylen is no longer a candidate for the Utah Jazz's head coach position.
— Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) June 4, 2014
Jazz are being VERY tight lipped about a fourth candidate. Sources confirm there is one, but I haven't been able to find out who it is yet.
— Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) June 4, 2014
Quin Snyder, Alvin Gentry and Adrian Griffin remain the top candidates for the Jazz job after second interviews, according to sources.
— Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) June 4, 2014
Told Jazz assistant coach Brad Jones is on the short list for Utah's head coach opening with Alvin Gentry, Adrian Griffin and Quin Snyder.
— Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) June 5, 2014
From what I'm hearing, it sounds like Quin Snyder remains at the front of the pack for the Utah Jazz coaching position. Jazz like them all.
— Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) June 5, 2014
Once they hired a coach, they’ll turn their attention to the 2014 NBA Draft, where they hold the fifth-overall pick.