What happened: Handy spent the 2025-26 season as a Dallas Mavericks assistant. His prior NBA stops include the Cleveland Cavaliers and two stints with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he worked with LeBron James.
Why it matters: The departure would extend Dallas' coaching overhaul under its new regime. Philadelphia would gain an assistant known for individual player development.
By the numbers: Handy's NBA coaching timeline includes the Lakers in 2011-13 and 2019-25, the Cavaliers in 2013-18, Toronto in 2018-19 and the Mavericks in 2025-26.
What to watch: The deal must be completed before Philadelphia formalizes Handy's place on its 2026-27 staff.