Celtics assistants Dobbins and Lashbrook considered for NBA head coaching roles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Boston Celtics assistants Tony Dobbins and Tyler Lashbrook are reportedly in contention for head coaching positions in the NBA. Dobbins is under consideration for the Dallas Mavericks' head coaching vacancy, joining other candidates like Micah Nori and Royal Ivey. Meanwhile, Lashbrook is still being evaluated for the Portland Trail Blazers' head coaching job, alongside finalists Tiago Splitter and Nori. Former Celtics consultant Jeff Van Gundy has been dropped from consideration for the Portland role.
- •Tony Dobbins is a candidate for the Dallas Mavericks head coach position.
- •Tyler Lashbrook is still in the running for the Portland Trail Blazers' head coach job.
- •Jeff Van Gundy is no longer a contender for the Blazers' position.
- •Dobbins joins notable candidates like Micah Nori and Royal Ivey for the Mavericks.
- •Lashbrook competes for the Blazers' role against Tiago Splitter and Nori.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Boston Celtics assistants Tony Dobbins, Tyler Lashbrook in running for NBA HC gigs
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