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Asked blankly what his best job offer was recently, Phil Jackson referenced the Brooklyn Nets on the radio Tuesday while confirming that it was only presented as a chance to coach, not a front-office gig that he would prefer. “The Brooklyn situation was a good situation,” Jackson said on the Dan Patrick Show. New York Daily News

Brooklyn Nets, Phil Jackson, Coaching 

Roland Lazenby: Phil says for the thousandth time he's done coaching. As far as GM, he pointed out that Reinsdorf told him you can't have a friend as GM Twitter @lazenby

Phil Jackson, Coaching 

Marc J. Spears: The @Bucks do not appear in any rush to hire a new coach & are expected to do a second round of interviews in the near future, sources said. Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo

Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching 

David Baumann: Stan Van Gundy: "The longer you are out, the more difficult it is to get back in... Right now it's not in the best interest of my family." Twitter @DavidBaumann33

Coaching, Stan Van Gundy 

David Baumann: SVG: “I sort of laugh a little bit on jobs I supposedly interviewed for... but no job offers and I have not interviewed anywhere.” Twitter @DavidBaumann33

Coaching, Stan Van Gundy 

One reason that the Nets' coaching search isn't moving too quickly: Lionel Hollins and Brian Shaw, two of Brooklyn's foremost targets, are still at work in the playoffs. Sources say that the Grizzlies remain determined to sign Hollins to a new deal after the playoffs. Contract discussions were mutually tabled by both sides until the postseason plays out, but that does expose Memphis to a high-dollar offer from Brooklyn in July that gets Hollins' attention. ESPN.com

Memphis Grizzlies, Brooklyn Nets, Coaching, Brian Shaw, Lionel Hollins 

The Clippers, though still deliberating on the future of incumbent coach Vinny Del Negro, are now widely presumed to be in the running for Hollins as well after owner Donald T. Sterling -- who doesn't even attend all of his own team's playoff games -- showed up courtside Sunday in San Antonio to watch the Grizzlies get thumped in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. But skepticism persists, even if the Clips do soon have an opening, about Sterling's appetite to pay what it would take to extricate Hollins from Memphis, where he is revered locally. ESPN.com

Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Vinny Del Negro, Coaching 

Interesting footnote about the Nets' coaching search: Italian legend Ettore Messina, reported by Yahoo! Sports to be a candidate tempting Atlanta Hawks GM Danny Ferry, is not on Brooklyn's list. If the Hawks were to make him the first European head coach in NBA history, Messina would have to find a way out of Russian super club CSKA Moscow, which for years received considerable financial support from Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov. ESPN.com

Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Coaching, Danny Ferry, Mikhail Prokhorov, Russia, Ettore Messina, CSKA Moscow 

Madsen is somewhat of a celebrity, and not just in the Los Angeles area. He was well-known across the league by players, coaches, and fans during his playing career and even after. Recently on the Jim Rome Show, Madsen issued out an invitation to Rome and his crew to a D-Fenders game, in which Rome gladly accepted. As a prominent figure now in the NBA D-League, Madsen admittedly looks forward to bringing any sort of added awareness to the NBADL. "The D-League is a phenomenal league. I feel proud to represent the D-League." Madsen concluded. Ridiculous Upside

Coaching, D-League, Mark Madsen 

David Baumann: BREAKING: Stan Van Gundy just told us he WILL NOT be a head coach in the NBA next season. It's a family decision. Twitter @DavidBaumann33

Coaching, Stan Van Gundy 

David Baumann: Stan Van Gundy just told us #Lakers assistant Steve Clifford interviewed in Milwaukee and now will interview in Charlotte today. Twitter @DavidBaumann33

Charlotte Bobcats, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Stan Van Gundy, Steve Clifford 

You have said you would like Michael Curry to become the new coach. Why? Jrue Holiday: Michael Curry is a big coach. He really knows the game, I like him as a head coach and anywhere that he goes he will make a good head coach. HoopsHype

Philadelphia 76ers, Coaching, Michael Curry, Jrue Holiday 

Peter Vecsey: FYI: billy King hasn't spoken 2 any Candidate other than PJ re coaching vacancy. He is researching candidates, which is how their names leak Twitter @PeterVecsey1

Brooklyn Nets, Coaching, Billy King 

Mike Rice is taking the first step toward rehabilitation by spending a month with basketball wellness guru John Lucas in Houston. Lucas told ESPN.com Monday that the former Rutgers coach is receiving anger management counseling and working with former college players who are going through Lucas’ pre-NBA draft camp. “He’s doing great,” Lucas told ESPN.com. “His attitude has been phenomenal and our kids live his intensity and his passion for the game. He’s happy to be having this chance to give back a little bit.” My Central Jersey

Coaching, John Lucas, Mike Rice 

Tim Kawakami: MJax on his contract future: "I trust God and I believe it’ll work out. I’m in the best hands possible-- and I don’t mean Arn Tellem." Twitter @timkawakami

Golden State Warriors, Coaching, Mark Jackson 

Rusty Simmons: Warriors head coach Mark Jackson said assistant Darren Erman will coach the summer-league squad, a year after Pete Myers went undefeated. Twitter @Rusty_SFChron

Golden State Warriors, Coaching, Mark Jackson, Pete Myers, Darren Erman 

Tim Kawakami: Warriors GM Bob Myers confirms team has not yet made a decision on Mark Jackson's option for 2014-15. Will talk with Jackson's agent soon. Twitter @timkawakami

Golden State Warriors, Coaching, Mark Jackson, Bob Myers 

Tim Kawakami: Of course Jackson's agent is Myers' former boss Arn Tellem. Twitter @timkawakami

Golden State Warriors, Coaching, Mark Jackson, Arn Tellem, Agents, Bob Myers 

Alex Raskin: FYI, a league source told me that Scott Skiles is not the favorite for the #nets job. Twitter @alexraskinNYC

Brooklyn Nets, Coaching, Scott Skiles 

Ryan Lillis: #NBAKings team representative tells me Coach Keith Smart will represent team at tomorrow's #NBA draft lottery Twitter

Sacramento Kings, Draft, Coaching, Keith Smart