Wolves consider Sam Mitchell for coach

Sam Mitchell has emerged as a serious candidate for the Minnesota Timberwolves' head coaching job, according to Yahoo! Sports.

Mitchell has a strong history with Timberwolves president Flip Saunders and Minnesota, where he had two stops as a player -- 1989-1992 and 1995-2002. Mitchell played for Saunders in his second stint.

According to the Star Tribune, other possible candidates are Lionel Hollins, Scott Skiles, P.J. Carlesimo and Nate McMillan.