NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans said Monday they held in-person interviews with Matt Nagy and Robert Saleh as finalists to fill their head-coaching vacancy.
Nagy interviewed virtually with the team earlier this month. Saleh was supposed to also talk to the Titans on a virtual basis, but those in charge of the search decided to fly him to Nashville after San Francisco was eliminated from the playoffs Saturday night with a loss at Seattle.
Tennessee has spoken to 15 candidates since the process began. Jeff Hafley went off the board earlier Monday when Miami hired him as its coach, and last week John Harbaugh canceled a meeting when he was on track to take the New York Giants' job.
Nagy, who coached Chicago from 2018-21, has been Kansas City’s offensive coordinator since 2023. Saleh was the 49ers’ defensive coordinator this season after coaching the New York Jets from 2021-24 and getting fired midseason.
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FILE - San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Jan. 3, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker, File)
FILE - Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy stands on the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game Nov. 16, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Andrew Wiggins, with that infectious smile that left a lasting mark on Warriors teammates, coaches and fans, stood near the Golden State bench long before tipoff waiting for a moment to catch up with old pal Stephen Curry.
Curry took a quick break from his routine and they chatted and hugged before each got back to work. Wiggins returned to Chase Center with the Miami Heat on Monday night just shy of a year since the Warriors traded him to acquire Jimmy Butler.
“He's the best,” Curry said before heading out for his pregame warmup.
Wiggins received a warm ovation during pregame introductions, waving, clapping and putting his hand to his heart. A video tribute played on the big screen.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr knew it would stir up emotions to see Wiggins again, given how much he meant to the franchise in 5 1/2 seasons that included his contributions to the team's 2022 title.
“Wiggs is just such a great human being and beloved in our locker room. Had so much success here and helped us turn things around from that two-year stretch when we didn’t make the playoffs,” Kerr said. “He was just a joy to coach every single day. When you get a guy like that on your team and you go through a lot together, both on and off the court, then you make a trade, it’s just like that. It’s just crazy, this league, how this business operates. You have to just deal with it but it is sad when your relationships like that are all of a sudden — I mean you still have a relationship but you don’t see each other.”
Also Monday, Butler returned to play against his former team after sitting out Saturday's 136-116 win over Charlotte for personal reasons.
Wiggins is averaging 15.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists in his first full season with Miami.
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra could appreciate how meaningful Wiggins' return was for both sides.
“We know it’s important to him, he had some great moments here, particularly during that championship run,” Spoelstra said. “And he’ll be received great, as he should, here in this building. We’re just grateful that we have him. He’s been doing so much for us on both ends of the court. I think as a complete game and all the responsibilities, you can make a case that this is the best that he’s played in his career, because of all those responsibilities he has for us.”
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Golden State Warriors assistant coach Kris Weems, left, talks with Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins before an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, foreground middle, hugs Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins before an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
