Time for some changes in the NBA as the off-season approaches. Players’ transactions, free agency and even modifications in the coaching staff are about to take place. For instances the Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird says he’s interested in contacting Mike Brown and Rick Adelman about coaching the team. Basketball lines.

The Indiana Pacers had a good playoff performance, since they weren’t even expecting to be part of the postseason, but they proved their team had a bright future and they just need some direction.

Brown, a former Pacers assistant, led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the 2007 NBA Finals and was NBA coach of the year in 2009.

Adelman was interviewed the last time the Pacers had an opening. Adelman went 193-135 in four seasons with the Houston Rockets before leaving the team last month. He ranks eighth in NBA history in wins with a career record of 945-616. Basketball betting lines.

The L.A. Lakers announced they are also interested in Adelman to take the coaching job left by Phil Jackson’s departure. Brian Shaw, Jackson’s right hand is also pushing for that vacant.

Bird says interim coach Frank Vogel, who took over at midseason, is the front-runner. The 37-year-old took over when the Pacers fired Jim O’Brien, finished the regular season with a 20-18 record and led the team to the playoffs. Basketball scores.

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