The Houston Rockets have received permission to speak to Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson and Phoenix Suns assistant Kevin Young, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

The Rockets are looking to hire a candidate with head-coaching experience, but will also look at intriguing assistant coaches.

The Rockets are also interested in talking to Ime Udoka, Frank Vogel, Adrian Griffin, and James Borrego, as well as Nick Nurse should he become available.