According to sources, the New Orleans Hornets will begin interviewing head coaching canadiates this weekend.

One that will be interviewed is former New Jersey Nets head coach Byron Scott.

Other canadiates include former head coaches like Brian Hill, Rudy Tomjanovich, George Karl, and Mike Fratello.

Some assistant coaches mentioned for the job include "Donald Newman, an assistant with the New Jersey Nets; former Lakers star Michael Cooper, who has coached the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks; Memphis Grizzlies assistant Lionel Hollins; and New Orleanian Avery Johnson."

The Hornets have not decided whether to hire a general manager before they hire a head coach.