The Clippers and Hornets are interested in interviewing Celtics assistant coach Tom Thibodeau for their vacant head coaching position, according to the Boston Herald.

Both Los Angeles and New Orleans have asked Boston general manager Danny Ainge for permission to speak with Thibodeau, but no meetings have been scheduled.

The Celtics opened up their semifinal series with the Cavaliers on Saturday night.

The Philadelphia Daily News has also reported that the 76ers are once again interested in Thibodeau.

He interviewed with Philadelphia and Sacramento last offseason.

"He's a very good coach," Ainge said. "Everyone with a job opening should take the time to talk about Tom. Philadelphia interviewed him last year and had a good experience."