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Adrian Wojnarowski: The Lakers have not reached out to the Pacers about the possibility of hiring associate head coach Brian Shaw, league sources tell Y! Twitter

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Indiana considers Shaw an important asset, and wouldn't simply let him walk in-season to the Lakers, sources tell Y! So far, no contact. Twitter

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Former Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw could also be in the mix, according to league sources, but is believed to be below Jackson and D'Antoni on the team's wish list. Shaw, currently the Pacers' assistant head coach, is well-respected around the league. He interviewed for the Orlando Magic job this summer before the Magic chose Spurs assistant Jacque Vaughn as their coach. NBA.com

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The abruptness and timing of the decision – five games into Brown’s first full season – was credited by one source to Lakers legend and former part-owner Magic Johnson finally winning “a turf war” with the younger Buss and convincing Lakers’ patriarch, Jerry Buss, that Brown must go. Johnson, the source said, would like to see former Laker and current Indiana Pacers assistant coach Brian Shaw succeed Brown. CSNBayArea.com

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Other names believed to be under strong consideration as Brown's successor are former Suns and Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni; former Jazz coach Jerry Sloan; and former Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan. Brian Shaw, who was passed over in the search for Jackson's successor, is now an assistant with the Indiana Pacers and is "very happy there," according to a person familiar with Shaw's thinking. Kupchak described the prospect of luring an assistant under contract with another team as "a remote possibility." CBSSports.com

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Mike Fisher: #lakers sources tell us there is not a 'Phil buzz.' There is talk w d'Antoni rep & Magic stumping for Brian Shaw Twitter @fishsports

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Chris Broussard: Potential candidates: Nate McMillan, Brian Shaw, Jerry Sloan, Mike D'Antoni and of course, Phil Twitter @Chris_Broussard

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Mike Wells: It's understandable that Brian Shaw just laughed when I mentioned the Lakers job to him at shootaround. Things ended ugly in LA for him. Twitter @MikeWellsNBA

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Shaw: It's difficult to lure an assistant under contract with another team for a head coaching position during the season, and the Pacers like Shaw and recently increased his salary to just under $1 million a year, sources say. Some view Shaw as a logical long-term choice, since he has no head coaching experience. But given the short leash with Brown, the Lakers obviously are not in the midst of a long-term plan here. And Shaw left L.A. with a bitter taste after being passed over as Jackson's replacement. CBSSports.com

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Magic Johnson: I'd love to see Phil Jackson or Brian Shaw. Wish Pat Riley was available. Twitter

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Ken Berger: Worth remembering that Brian Shaw was the locker-room favorite to replace Phil, with a strong endorsement from Kobe. Shaw now an Indy asst. Twitter @KBergCBS

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Shaquille O'Neal: Did mike brown really get fired. Geeeeez. Dammmmmmmmm Wow Bring on Brian shaw Twitter @SHAQ

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A funny scene from Pacers shootaround Friday morning: Assistant coach Brian Shaw got into an impromptu 3-point contest with the current players and was clearly the best shooter on the court. Shaw, who interviewed to be Bobcats coach, maybe should still be playing, based on that display. Charlotte Observer

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“It’s been a long offseason meeting with different teams about their coaching positions, but when it came down to it, I decided it was best to return to the Pacers where the future is very bright for the organization,” Shaw said by phone after working out Paul George in Los Angeles. “I want to be part of it.” Indianapolis Star

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Jason Quick: Brian Shaw is no longer a candidate for the Trail Blazers head coaching position, according to agent Jerome Stanley Twitter

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Jason Quick: "Brian and Neil spoke today and came to the mutual understanding that their job is not the best fit for Brian at this time,'' Stanley said. Twitter

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Jason Quick: Shaw called Indiana coach Frank Vogel on Wednesday to tell him he was eager to return and help the Pacers win a title, Stanley said Twitter

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Shaquille O'Neal: Orlando magic is about to hire jock Vaugh over mike Malone or Brian shaw are u kidding me, wow, good luck winning wit Dat team Dwite howard Twitter

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Peter Vecsey: Sources say Brian Shaw interviewed for Blazers opening today in Las Vegas Twitter

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Peter Vecsey: Source says Brian Shaw turned down Bobcats job cause Magic assured him herd get that job. When interviewing process continued he withdrew Twitter

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