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Other coaching candidates include former Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy and current Indiana Pacers assistant Brian Shaw. The Philadelphia76ers already have requested permission to interview Shaw after the Pacers exit the playoffs, according to media reports. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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The Sixers, according to a source, have contacted the Pacers' associate head coach Brian Shaw about their vacant head-coaching position. Because the Pacers are in the playoffs, Shaw will interview for the position when the time is appropriate. CSNPhilly.com

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Shaw is ready to coach his own team, but according to a source, he is cautious, looking for the right job. Yes, he has previously interviewed for nine head-coaching positions, but year after year, teams go through thorough searches looking for their “right” guy when, too often, they have a candidate in mind but do the extensive search so as not to appear hasty. (Cleveland was the exception this spring when they targeted Brown and re-signed him in short order.) CSNPhilly.com

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Also, if Jackson lands a front-office job, most folks in league circles believe he’d target former assistant Brian Shaw as his next coach. Shaw is currently an assistant with Indiana. FOXSports Ohio

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When Salley chimed in on who he thinks would be the perfect candidate to be the Pistons next coach he mentioned that Pistons owner Tom Gores and team president and general manager Joe Dumars would get a guy who could make the team playoff-bound right away. "“I’m going to say one thing: Brian Shaw should be the next coach of the Detroit Pistons; Brian Shaw should be the next coach of the Detroit Pistons; Brian Shaw should be the next coach of the Detroit Pistons,” Salley said. “If they do (hire Shaw) guaranteed 50 wins.” Booth Newspapers

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This may be the offseason that Pacers associate head coach Brian Shaw finally gets the opportunity to be a head coach. But he may have to wait until the Pacers are out of the playoffs before he interviews for a job. Pacers President Donnie Walsh said he prefers for his assistant coaches to wait until after the playoffs to interview for openings. “I’m not saying I won’t change my mind, but that’s what I would like,” Walsh said. Walsh said he hasn’t been contacted by any teams asking for permission. Indianapolis Star

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After three years under Doug Collins, who seemingly has reached the end of his head coaching career, it appears the Sixers are now looking for someone ready to begin one. According to sources, Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Malone is high on the Sixers' list to replace Collins as head coach, as is Indiana Pacers associate head coach Brian Shaw. CSNPhilly.com

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Mike Wells: No teams have contacted Indy to ask for permission to talk to B Shaw yet. Donnie Walsh's preference is to wait until they r done n playoffs Twitter @MikeWellsNBA

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Mike Wells: Walsh added that his rule is not set in stone, but he prefer if his coaches wait until after they are done n playoffs to interview for jobs Twitter

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Ken Berger: In the early stages of the Sixers' coaching search, two names have risen to the top of the list, sources say: Mike Brown and Brian Shaw. Twitter @KBergCBS

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Scott Agness: Paul George said associate head coach Brian Shaw brought out his championships rings yesterday as motivation. Twitter @ScottAgness

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Four other assistants that could get interviews are Miami's David Fizdale, Indiana's Brian Shaw, Golden State's Mike Malone and Philadelphia's Michael Curry. Curry, who was Detroit's head coach for one season, might be in line for the 76ers' job vacated by the recently departed Doug Collins. Shaw was a finalist for the Cavs' job in 2010. Grant isn't expected to talk to any college coaches for the opening. A source said the Cavs aren't expected to drag their feet on finding a new coach. News-Herald

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Nate McMillan is the early speculative favorite on the list of coaches Dumars might consider. Like a prime Tiger Woods in a golf tournament, size of field could be the former Seattle and Portland coach's biggest obstacle. The Van Gundy brothers also might hold some intrigue. Among those who have not been NBA head coaches, Brian Shaw, a perennial bridesmaid for head-coaching jobs, and Kelvin Sampson also might fit the profile of coaches Dumars might consider. Booth Newspapers

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Joe Kotoch: Cavs front office will look at Shaw, Malone, Budenholzer, McMillan, and David Fizdale of Miami. Twitter @Probballdraft

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Sean Deveney: Brian Shaw was thissss close to taking the Cavs job in 2010. Lack of post-LeBron plan scared him off. He might have to reconsider now. Twitter @SeanDeveney

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More than likely, though, the Sixers will interview several candidates for the position, including veteran coaches Mike Brown, Nate MacMillan, Stan Van Gundy, Brian Shaw, and Mike Malone. Philadelphia Inquirer

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Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is listed as "out indefinitely" with a severely sprained left ankle suffered in a Wednesday night loss at Atlanta. But the Pacers are preparing as if the 15-time NBA All-Star will play. "I knew the Lakers. I still know Kobe," said assistant coach Brian Shaw, a Lakers assistant from 2004-11. "I've seen him come back from some injuries that you would never think he would be able to come back from the next game. If anybody can bounce back from something like that, he can." USA Today Sports

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Instead, Shaw said he's relishing the changed circumstances with his eyes still set on the big picture. "My ultimate goal is to be a head coach," Shaw said. "But I'm not going to take or go after the wrong job just to get the experience of being a head coach. I'm in a great situation here." Los Angeles Daily News

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Shaw interviewed for vacant coaching positions during the offseason with the Portland Trail Blazers, Orlando Magic and Charlotte Bobcats. But Shaw turned down an offer to coach Charlotte, which currently boasts the NBA's worst record. "I want to be in a situation where I have a chance," Shaw said. "Usually when you come into your first head coaching job, you don't get to dictate what the situation is going to be. But you want a chance and an organization that has a game plan going forward that's sustainable and where you have some pieces of value where you can put things together and get on the fast track." Los Angeles Daily News

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Shaw still notices some resistance. "I'm just perceived as just a triangle guy," he said. "I have conversations with Phil and I said, 'I thought working for you and playing for you would be my biggest asset going into interviews. Actually it's been my biggest liability.' "We've laughed about it. He's said to me on more than one occasion, 'It's best for you to distance yourself from me and our system.' " Los Angeles Daily News

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