Reports: Raptors to interview Nuggets assistant Adelman for coaching job

Denver Nuggets assistant coach David Adelman, filling in for coach Michael Malone, watches during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Denver. (David Zalubowski/AP)

The Toronto Raptors are set to interview Denver Nuggets assistant coach for their vacant head coaching position, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

The 41-year-old has been an assistant in Denver since 2017. Adelman also spent the 2016-17 season as assistant with the Orlando Magic.

Adelman started his NBA career with the Minnesota Timberwolves as a player development coach and an assist from 2011-2015.

He is the son of former NBA coach Rick Adelman.

The Raptors have also reportedly shown interest in a variety of assistants, as well as Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon.

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