Mike Budenholzer has emerged as a candidate to become the next head coach of the Detroit Pistons.

Budenholzer is currently an assistant with the San Antonio Spurs.

Joe Dumars spent several hours on Wednesday meeting with Budenholzer.

The Pistons have also met with Nate McMillan and also want to interview Kelvin Sampson.

Budenholzer's reputation as one of the next potential NBA coaches has increased in recent years and is considered a leading candidate to replace Gregg Popovich whenever he retires.