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Mark Heisler: #Clipper final 3: Hollins, Scott--and Shaw despite my assertions Donald won't hire asst. Now to see if Donny can decide before all are hired Twitter @MarkHeisler

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The Clippers have yet to formally interview any candidates, but they have had preliminary discussions with ESPN analyst Jeff Van Gundy, Indiana associate head coach Brian Shaw, former Phoenix head coach Alvin Gentry, and former Cleveland head coach Byron Scott. ESPNLosAngeles.com reported last week that Van Gundy and Shaw are regarded as the front-runners at this point, but that the situation remains fluid, as the Clippers look to replace the departed Vinny del Negro. ESPN.com

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Mark Heisler: #Clippers long pursued $$ coaches but current faves--Hollins, Scott, JVG--are interested in them. Just reached out to JVG who didn't say no. Twitter @MarkHeisler

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One source added that Paul is also steering clear of the Clippers' search for a new coach. The Clippers have a short list of Jeff Van Gundy, Brian Shaw and Byron Scott, according to a source. They are also considering asking the Nuggets for permission to interview coach George Karl. ESPN.com

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The Clippers also called former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Byron Scott, the executive said, and was told that he too is interested. Scott, who was fired by the Cavaliers after the season and is owned about $4 million for next season, coached Chris Paul when both were with the New Orleans Hornets. ESPN analyst and former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy also had preliminary discussions with the Clippers, the executive said, and was said to have an interest in the job. Alvin Gentry, a former coach of the Phoenix Suns and the Clippers, has talked with the team about the job and expressed his interest, two executives said. Los Angeles Times

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The Los Angeles Clippers have contacted Byron Scott about becoming their next coach, according to league sources. Clippers general manager Gary Sachs reached out to Scott via telephone this week, asking if he has interest in coaching the team. Scott, who was recently fired by the Cleveland Cavaliers, has interest in the job, a source close to the situation said. ESPN.com

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Sean Nami: Interesting. Byron Scott was just at Equinox gym...in Clipper shorts. #forwhatitsworth Twitter

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Mark Heisler: #Clipper race: I hear Hollins No. 1, Scott No. 2—making Byron heir apparent should #Nets' Prohkorov bump Lionel’s price to un-Donald levels Twitter @MarkHeisler

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Gentry has emerged as a candidate to replace Vinny Del Negro, whose contract was not renewed by the Clippers last week. Former Nets, Hornets and Cavs coach Byron Scott also is considered a top candidate for the Clippers, in part due to his strong relationship with Chris Paul. Ditto for Warriors assistant Michael Malone, who was with Paul as an assistant in New Orleans under Monty Williams. Before fully opening their search, however, the Clippers are said to be "going for big names first," according to a person with knowledge of their plan. Those include Jeff and Stan Van Gundy, Pacers assistant Brian Shaw and Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins, the person said. CBSSports.com

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Former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Byron Scott, Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Malone and San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Mike Budenholzer are the top candidates to replace Del Negro, one NBA executive said. Los Angeles Times

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Mark Heisler: Source says Lionel Hollins is No. 1 on #Clippers list w/Byron Scott, Alvin Gentry. Team officials just relieved Sterling gave in, axed VDN. Twitter @MarkHeisler

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Mark Heisler: Source says Lionel Hollins is No. 1 on #Clippers list w/Byron Scott, Alvin Gentry. Team officials just relieved Sterling gave in, axed VDN. Twitter @MarkHeisler

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Bill Reiter: Source says Hollins, Phil & Scott are indeed candidates but it's incredibly early in process and that timing of VNG ouster was a surprise. Twitter @foxsportsreiter

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Adrian Wojnarowski: For the Clippers coaching job, Byron Scott has to be considered a candidate. He still keeps a close relationship with Chris Paul. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

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The Clippers' search is expected to be wide open, but candidates who are expected to receive consideration are former Cleveland and New Orleans coach Byron Scott, Jeff and Stan Van Gundy, Golden State assistant Michael Malone, former Portland coach Nate McMillan, and former Phoenix coach Alvin Gentry. USA Today Sports

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Former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Byron Scott, Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Malone and San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Mike Budenholzer are the top candidates, one executive said. Former Phoenix Suns coach Alvin Gentry and Indiana Pacers assistant coach Brian Shaw are being considered as well, another executive said. Los Angeles Times

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With Vinny’s firing, er, fate yet to be announced, the insiders’ frontrunners for the job are, indeed, all people Paul likes: Byron Scott, his coach in New Orleans; Alvin Gentry, the former Sun (and Clipper) coach; and Golden State’s Mike Malone, the hot assistant teams are lining up for. HoopsHype

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Will ex-Cavs coach Byron Scott be on the sidelines this year? If he decides to take a year off, he'll be paid handsomely to play golf — more than $4 million. If Vinny Del Negro is not brought back by the Clippers — it might be a 50-50 proposition at this point — Scott might have some interest. News-Herald

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One name that makes sense is former Cavs guard Eric Snow, who was an assistant under Larry Brown at SMU this past season. He doesn't have vast coaching experience, but he seems like he'd be a Brown-type guy. He's disciplined, hard-working and no-nonsense. Snow, a Canton native, played for the Cavs from 2004-08. The Cavs could keep one of the holdovers from Coach Byron Scott's staff — Jamahl Mosley or Nate Tibbetts — or perhaps Canton Charge coach Alex Jensen. One former player who likely called Brown is ex-Cavs forward Donyell Marshall, who is living in the Cleveland area. He coached in the NBA Development League two years ago. News-Herald

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How was the relationship between (Byron Scott) and the players? Dion Waiters: Cool. He was a great guy, always willing to talk to anybody about anything. Especially off the court, talking about life. He was always open, always having conversations with players about different things. He treated everybody the same. HoopsHype

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