The plot thickens in the head-coaching hunt for the Brooklyn Nets. Although plenty of legitimate and high profile candidates are currently available on the open market, the team is reportedly leaning toward giving the recently retired Jason Kidd his first job as an NBA head coach.

Recently, Kidd decided to call it a career after 19 seasons in the league and only one with the New York Knicks. Despite expressing an interest to stay with the Knicks for at least one more season before walking away from the game as a player, Kidd ultimately decided now was the time to retire.

Along with Kidd calling it a career, a lot of prominent head coaches around the league were let go or told they won’t be getting another contract after this past season.

The list of current head coaches on the open market is George Karl, Vinny Del Negro, Avery Johnson and Lionel Hollins. All four of the names mentioned played a hand in the success for the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Nets and Memphis Grizzlies, but were told they wouldn’t be retained regardless of their recent success.

Even with all the big names available, Kidd coaching the promising young Nets roster next season and for the foreseeable future is intriguing the franchise moving forward.

Another candidate the Nets seem to be considering along with Kidd is Indiana Pacers assistant and five-time NBA champion (player and coach), Brian Shaw. The Clippers appear to be the most interested team in Shaw’s services. Shaw is familiar with Los Angeles spending time with the Lakers as both a player and a coach under legend Phil Jackson.

At this point in time, the Nets job seems to be Kidd’s to turn down. Despite that being the case, Brooklyn may ultimately look in the direction of Shaw to fill the void.

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