In July 2012, Turner was interviewed for the Portland Trail Blazers' vacant head coach position.https://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/2012/07/25/20120725phoenix-suns-trade-robin-lopez-hakim-warrick-new-orleans-hornets.html He was one of the final four candidates, competing against Terry Stotts, Steve Clifford, and then-interim coach Kaleb Canales. Ultimately, he was not hired for the position. In January 2013, Turner resigned from his assistant coach position with Phoenix. He was named an assistant coach by the Memphis Grizzlies in September 2013.Grizzlies announce coaching staff
