Patrick Ewing will interview for the Sacramento Kings' head coaching vacancy.

Ewing is currently an assistant coach with the Charlotte Hornets.

Ewing has become a more serious candidate in recent seasons as he's taken on more responsibilities. Ewing has been an assistant coach with Steve Clifford, Stan Van Gundy and Jeff Van Gundy.

The Kings are intrigued by the possibility of having Ewing coach DeMarcus Cousins.

Sacramento VP of Basketball Operations Vlade Divac has expressed to people a desire to have three finalists to bring to ownership for a final round of interviews.