Sources: Rockets broaden search, eye Borrego

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The Houston Rockets, after focusing their coaching search on Mike D’Antoni for much of the past week, have opted to broaden the search.

The Rockets, according to league sources, have scheduled a Monday interview with San Antonio Spurs assistant coach James Borrego, who is a finalist for the Memphis Grizzlies’ coaching vacancy.

ESPN reported earlier this week that Borrego and Miami Heat assistant David Fizdale had emerged as strong contenders for the Grizzlies’ post following the decision by Frank Vogel, Memphis’ top target, to take the Orlando Magic job.

Editor’s PicksSource: Silas, D’Antoni are Rockets’ top 2 choices

Mike D’Antoni and Stephen Silas have emerged as Houston’s top two candidates for its vacant head coaching position, according to a source.

ESPN reported Friday that the Rockets had elevated Charlotte Hornets assistant Stephen Silas to co-finalist with D’Antoni, who emerged earlier this week as the leading candidate for the post.

Borrego will become the 11th known candidate to interview for …

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