Report: Sixers to interview Rockets’ Sampson

Houston Rockets v Denver Nuggets Kelvin Sampson has ties to new Sixers GM Sam Hinkie from their days together in Houston.

The Sixers’ quest for a new coach continues after the team received permission to interview Rockets assistant Kelvin Sampson.

The move, first reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer, has new GM Sam Hinkie’s imprints all over it. Hinkie came over from the Houston organization.

Sampson, who was dismissed from Oklahoma over recruiting violations, is also reportedly a candidate for the Milwaukee Bucks’ job.