Larry Brown, the former 76ers head coach and current executive vice president of basketball operations, didn't land an NBA head coaching position this off-season, but there was no shortage of coaching opportunities, according to his agent, Joe Glass.

Glass wouldn't confirm or deny the story in SI.com stating that Brown almost accepted a position to become an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics. It reported that Brown turned the job down after talking to Sixers chairman Ed Snider, who persuaded him to remain with the team.

Snider was unavailable for comment yesterday, and Glass wouldn't discuss specifics involving the Celtics. The agent said Brown also was not available for comment.

"I can't comment on this story you are talking about from Sports Illustrated," Glass said last night. "We have had so many offers over the course of the summer, I can't keep track."

Glass said it wouldn't be appropriate to comment on any prospective job offers.

"Right now, Larry is working hard, scouting, evaluating talent, and helping the 76ers," Glass said.

Brown was quoted in the story as saying he would like to get back into coaching, but added that he doesn't want to do it at the expense of current Sixers coach Maurice Cheeks, who is in the final year of his contract.