The Philadelphia 76ers are not forcing Doug Collins out, according to a source.

The team is supportive of the head coach and if he doesn't return, it will have been his decision.

The story is contrary to a report by the Philadelphia Inquirer, which, citing league sources, claims that the team "privately hopes that [Collins] decides not to return for the 2013-14 season."

Collins is signed through the 2013-14 season after the team picked up the fourth-year option on his contract before this season.