NBA Teams with Most Head Coach Firings Since 2010

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Which NBA Teams have fired the most head coaches since 2010? Which Teams have fired them the least since 2010? Where does your team rank?


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NBA Teams with Most Head Coach Firings Since 2010

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NBA Teams who Fired their Head Coaches the Most Since 2010

Important Note: Numbers DO NOT Include Interim Coaches. List can also include resignations or parting ways.

5 or More Coaching Changes Since 2010 (9 NBA Teams)

Cleveland Cavaliers-7

  • Mike Brown in 2010
  • Byron Scott in 2013
  • Mike Brown in 2014
  • David Blatt in 2016
  • Tyronn Lue in 2018
  • Larry Drew in 2019
  • John Beilein in 2020

Los Angeles Lakers-6

  • Phil Jackson in 2011
  • Mike Brown in 2012
  • Mike D’Antoni in 2014
  • Byron Scott in 2016
  • Luke Walton in 2019
  • Frank Vogel-2022

Sacramento Kings-6

  • Paul Westphal in 2012
  • Keith Smart in 2013
  • Mike Malone in 2014
  • George Karl in 2016
  • Dave Joerger in 2019
  • Luke Walton in 2021

Phoenix Suns-5

  • Alvin Gentry in 2013
  • Jeff Hornacek in 2016
  • Earl Watson in 2017
  • Igor Kokoskov in 2019
  • Monty Williams in 2023

Detroit Pistons-5

  • John Kuester in 2011
  • Lawrence Frank in 2013
  • Maurice Cheeks in 2014
  • Stan Van Gundy in 2018
  • Dwane Casey in 2023

Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets-5

  • Larry Brown in 2010
  • Paul Silas in 2012
  • Mike Dunlap in 2013
  • Steve Clifford in 2018
  • James Borrego-2022

Minnesota Timberwolves-5

  • Kurt Rambis in 2011
  • Rick Adelman in 2014
  • Flip Saunders in 2015 (passed away)
  • Tom Thibodeau in 2019
  • Ryan Saunders in 2021

New York Knicks-5

  • Mike D’Antoni in 2012
  • Mike Woodson in 2014
  • Derek Fisher in 2016
  • Jeff Hornacek in 2018
  • David Fizdale in 2019

Orlando Magic-5

  • Stan Van Gundy in 2012
  • Jacque Vaughn in 2015
  • Scott Skiles in 2016
  • Frank Vogel in 2018
  • Steve Clifford in 2021

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4 Head Coach Changes Since 2010 (8 NBA Teams)

Philadelphia 76ers-4

  • Eddie Jordan in 2010
  • Doug Collins in 2013
  • Brett Brown in 2020
  • Doc Rivers in 2023

Milwaukee Bucks-4

  • Scott Skiles in 2013
  • Larry Drew in 2014
  • Jason Kidd in 2018
  • Mike Budenholzer in 2023

New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans-4

  • Jeff Bower in 2010
  • Monty Williams in 2015
  • Alvin Gentry in 2020
  • Stan Van Gundy in 2021

Indiana Pacers-4

  • Jim O’Brien in 2011
  • Frank Vogel in 2016
  • Nate McMillan in 2020
  • Nate Bjorkgren in 2021

Atlanta Hawks-4

  • Mike Woodson in 2010
  • Larry Drew in 2013
  • Mike Budenholzer in 2018
  • Lloyd Pierce in 2021

Chicago Bulls-4

  • Vinny Del Negro in 2010
  • Tom Thibodeau in 2015
  • Fred Hoidberg in 2018
  • Jim Boylen in 2020

Memphis Grizzlies-4

  • Lionel Hollins in 2013
  • Dave Joerger in 2016
  • David Fizdale in 2017
  • J.B. Bickerstaff in 2019

New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets-4

  • Avery Johnson in 2012
  • Jason Kidd in 2014
  • Lionel Hollins in 2016
  • Kenny Atkinson in 2020

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3 Head Coach Changes Since 2010 (6 NBA Teams)

Toronto Raptors-3

  • Jay Triano in 2011
  • Dwane Casey in 2018
  • Nick Nurse in 2023

Utah Jazz-3

  • Jerry Sloan in 2011
  • Tyrone Corbin in 2014
  • Quin Snyder in 2022

Washington Wizards-3

  • Flip Saunders in 2012
  • Randy Wittman in 2016
  • Scott Brooks-2021

Golden State Warriors-3

  • Don Nelson in 2010
  • Keith Smart in 2011
  • Mark Jackson in 2014

Houston Rockets-3

  • Rick Adelman in 2011
  • Kevin McHale in 2015
  • Mike D’Antoni in 2020

Los Angeles Clippers-3

  • Mike Dunleavy Sr. in 2010
  • Vinny Del Negro in 2013
  • Doc Rivers in 2020

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2 Head Coach Changes Since 2010 (4 NBA Teams)

Portland Trail Blazers-2

  • Nate McMillan in 2012
  • Terry Stotts in 2021

Boston Celtics-2

  • Doc Rivers in 2013
  • Brad Stevens in 2021

Denver Nuggets-2

  • George Karl in 2013
  • Brian Shaw in 2015

Oklahoma City Thunder-2

  • Scott Brooks in 2015
  • Billy Donovan in 2020

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Only 1 or None Head Coaching Changes Since 2010 (3 NBA Teams)

Dallas Mavericks-1

  • Rick Carlisle in 2021

San Antonio Spurs-0

  • Gregg Popovich became HC in 1996

Miami Heat-0

  • Erik Spoelstra became HC in 2008
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