The Houston Rockets have already met with Sam Cassell and Chris Finch about their head coaching vacancy.

Cassell is one of the Rockets' most popular former players and owner Les Alexander has a strong fondness for him. Cassell has been an assistant in the NBA over the past seven seasons.

Jeff Van Gundy also remains high on the Rockets' list.

Jeff Hornacek and Stephen Silas are also candidates for the job. ESPN's Marc Stein reports Mike D'Antoni and Frank Vogel are also candidates.

The Rockets' list of candidates could reach 10-15.