Top 10 NBA Head Coaches on the Hot Seat for 2021-2022 Season! Which Head Coaches Are Getting the Pink Slip for the 2021-2022 NBA Season?
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Top 10 NBA Head Coaches on the Hot Seat for 2021-2022
Now that the 2021-2022 NBA Season is around the corner, now is the time to start speculating in terms of which head coaches are currently on the hot seat. Even though the opening tip-off for the regular season is a couple months from now, it’s never too early to evaluate each NBA head coach’s situation during the 2021-2022 season. First, let’s reveal which NBA head coaches appeared to be safe from the hot seat:
Monty Williams (Suns)
- Led Suns to 1st NBA Finals Appearance Since 1993
- 1st Playoff Appearance Since 2010
- Finished with 2nd Best Record in the Western Conference
Frank Vogel (Lakers)
- Won NBA Championship in 2020
- Consecutive Playoff Appearances for the 1st Time Since 2006-2013
Mike Budenholzer (Bucks)
- Guided Bucks to 1st NBA Championship Since 1971
- Also Led Milwaukee to First NBA Finals Appearance Since 1974
Now, let’s talk about the 2021-2022 NBA head coaches who could be let go by their respective teams. The rankings from 10-6 are the head coaches that have a warm seat for 2021-2022. Meanwhile, the rankings from 6-1 describe the head coaches that have the hottest seat going into the 2021-2022 campaign. Without further adieu, let’s reveal the hot seat NBA head coaches for the 2021-2022 season.
Top 10 NBA Head Coaches on the Hot Seat for 2021-2022
2021-2022 NBA Head Coaches on the Warm Seat (10-6)
10. Gregg Popovich (Spurs)
- San Antonio’s Head Coach Since 1996
- 1-Win Improvement from 2019-2020
- 32 Wins in 2019-2020 and 33 Wins in 2020-2021
- Has Missed the Playoffs in Back-to-Back Seasons for the 1st Time in Team History
- If Spurs Do Not Make the Postseason in 2022, Popovich Could be Let Go
9. Quin Snyder (Jazz)
- Utah’s Head Coach Since 2014
- 8-Win Improvement from 2019-2020
- 44 Wins for 2019-2020 and 52 Wins for 2020-2021
- Has Not Been to the Conference Finals Since 2007
- If Jazz Do Not Advance in the Playoffs in 2002, Snyder Could be Fired
8. Doc Rivers (76ers)
- Philadelphia’s Head Coach Since 2020
- 6-Win Improvement form 2019-2020
- 43 Wins in 2019-2020 and 49 Wins in 2020-2021
- Has Not Been to the Eastern Conference Finals Since 2001
- No NBA Championships Since 1983
- If 76ers Don’t Succeed in the Playoffs in 2022, Rivers Could be Let Go
7. Taylor Jenkins (Grizzlies)
- Memphis’ Head Coach Since 2019
- 4-Win Improvement from 2019-2020
- 34 Wins in 2019-2020 and 38 Wins in 2020-2021
- Has Not Won a Playoff Series Since 2015 West Quarterfinals
- If Grizzlies Don’t Have Successful Postseason Run in 2022, Jenkins Could be Fired
6. Nick Nurse (Raptors)
- Toronto’s Head Coach Since 2018
- 26-Win Decrease from 2019-2020
- 53 Wins for 2019-2020 and 27 Wins for 2020-2021
- Lost Kyle Lowry to Free Agency
- If Raptors Don’t Make the Playoffs in 2022, Nurse could be let go
2021-2022 NBA Head Coaches on the Hot Seat (5-1)
5. Stephen Silas (Rockets)
- Houston’s Head Coach Since 2020
- 27-Win Decrease from 2019-2020
- 44 Wins for 2019-2020 and 17 Wins for 2020-2021
- Traded James Harden and Russell Westbrook
4. James Borrego (Hornets)
- Charlotte’s Head Coach Since 2018
- 10-Win Improvement from 2019-2020
- 23 Wins for 2019-2020 and 33 Wins for 2020-2021
- No Playoff Appearance Since 2016
3. J.B. Bickerstaff (Cavaliers)
- Cleveland’s Head Coach Since 2020
- 3-Win Improvement from 2019-2020
- 19 Wins for 2019-2020 and 22 Wins for 2020-2021
- Has Not Achieved a Winning Record Since 2017-2018
- No Postseason Series Wins Since 2018
2. Luke Walton (Kings)
- Sacramento’s Head Coach Since 2016
- Zero Wins Improvement from 2019-2020
- 31 Wins for 2019-2020 and 31 Wins for 2020-2021
- Has Not Accomplished a Winning Season Since 2005-2006
- No Playoff Appearances Since 2006
1. Dwane Casey (Pistons)
- Detroit’s Head Coach Since 2018
- Zero Wins Improvement from 2019-2020
- 20 Wins for 2018-2019 and 20 Wins for 2019-2020
- No Playoff Series Wins Since 2008 East Semifinals
- Has Not Won a Postseason Game Since 2008 East Finals
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