David Blatt is close to completing a deal to return to Europe and coach the Turkish club Darussafaka.

Blatt's deal will be worth $1.7 million to $2 million per season.

Blatt interviewed for NBA vacancies in New York, Sacramento and Houston. Blatt was not interested in remaining in the NBA as an assistant coach.

Blatt was fired by the Cleveland Cavaliers before the All-Star break.