The Sixers have received premission to interview Rockets assistant Kelvin Sampson, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Bobcats and Bucks have already interviewed Sampson, a hot name in coaching circles with so many openings. According to the Inquirer, Jeff Hornacek is "another name that Hinkie is probably going to look at a little longer." The Sixers don't appear close to hiring a new coach.

The Bobcats interviewed Kelvin Sampson on Monday for their head coaching vacancy.
He was great for the Rockets as interim head coach while Kevin McHale had a leave of absence. Sampson has been interviewed by the Bucks and he's shaping up to be one of the more coveted coaching candidates. The Bobcats don't exactly make a great case for a prospective coach, so Sampson may be weighing his other options.

The Rockets are not expected to pick up Francisco Garcia's $6.4 million option for 2013-14.
This means Garcia will become a free agent, as expected, though he's already said he would "love" to re-sign with Houston. He is also the only substantial free agent for the Rockets this season, as GM Daryl Morey has constructed a playoff team brimming with talented young players on affordable contracts laden with team options.