Maurice Cheeks gaining momentum with Thunder

Feb 5, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Maurice Cheeks against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Maurice Cheeks against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Marc Stein of ESPN:

"Hearing Maurice Cheeks has emerged as increasingly serious target for OKC as Thunder seek to put another former HC on Billy Donovan’s staff"

This remains a good idea.

In fact, it’s even better now that the Thunder have hired former Pelicans head coach Monty Williams as an assistant. Cheeks brings something to a staff, but the less on his plate, the better.