The Denver Nuggets ' top assistant, and former 14-year NBA veteran, Jared Dudley , is gaining some steam as a head coaching candidate for a couple of openings around the league. Those teams happen to be the New Orleans Pelicans, and even their division rival, the Portland Trail Blazers. Jared Dudley Connected to Pelicans, Trail Blazers HC Jobs The first link to New Orleans comes from Shamet Dua of InTheNO , reporting the Pelicans have emerged as a team to watch as a destination for Dudley, who are in the midst of their head coaching search after firing Willie Green this past season. One name to watch for in the Pelicans coaching search is Denver Nuggets Assistant, Jared Dudley — Shamit Dua (@FearTheBrown) April 16, 2026 But that's not all for Dudley and his league interest. NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports that the Trail Blazers could be expected to "draw interest" in Denver's assistant, depending on the fallout of Tiago Splitter's situation.…