Unless all the present candidates turn down the Celtics' offer, or cannot come to terms, the next coach will come from a group that includes Lionel Hollins, Doc Rivers, Paul Westphal, Dwane Casey, Jeff Hornacek and Avery Johnson. Also, Atlanta head coach Terry Stotts would be on the Celtics' radar if he is not retained by the Hawks. The first three have been mentioned in the Celts' mix pretty much since Jim O'Brien [news] left the club in January, but Casey, Hornacek and Johnson are new. Casey, an assistant with Seattle, was close to getting the Toronto job last summer. Hornacek has been out of the game since retiring from the Jazz four years ago, while the 39-year-old Johnson played this season for Golden State. He had 16 points in a Warriors loss to the Celtics earlier this month. Celtics managing partner Wyc Grousbeck said yesterday that interim coach John Carroll still has a chance to retain his position, but sources disputed that contention. --

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