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Ronald Tillery: Griz assistant Dave Joerger is not a finalist for the Blazers' head coaching job, according to the Oregonian. Twitter

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Ken Berger: Grizzlies asst Dave Joerger and Bulls asst Adrian Griffin join a long list of candidates who will interview for Portland job, sources say. Twitter

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Ronald Tillery: Griz have granted Blazers permission to interview asst coach Dave Joerger for head coaching vacancy. Joerger will interview this weekend Twitter

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CSNNW.com has learned that the Portland Trail Blazers are scheduled to interview with Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach, David Joerger, in Las Vegas for their vacant head coach position. CSNNW.com

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Grizzlies' head coach and Trail Blazer great, Lionel Hollins, confirmed that his assistant will indeed meet with general manger Neil Olshey and says his guy would be a great fit in Portland. “He's got a lot of experience. He's been an assistant for five years in the NBA and has grown as a coach tremendously. He's ready to be a head,” Hollins told CSNNW.com. CSNNW.com

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Although Olshey did not offer names, if he goes the route of choosing an assistant, he is expected to consider Indiana's Brian Shaw, Golden State's Michael Malone, Miami's David Fizdale, Oklahoma City's Rex Kalamian, San Antonio's Mike Budenholzer and Memphis' Dave Joerger. Blazers assistant Kaleb Canales, who went 8-15 as interim coach last season after Nate McMillan was fired, is also expected to be a candidate. Canales will coach the Blazers' Summer League entrant, with help from Dan Dickau and Hersey Hawkins. Oregonian

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Sloan, Shaw and Snyder were chosen from a field of interviewees that included Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing, former Portland coach Nate McMillan, Golden State assistant Michael Malone, Cleveland assistant Nate Tibbetts, Charlotte assistant Stephen Silas, Memphis assistant Dave Joerger and St. John's University assistant Mike Dunlap. ESPN.com

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Malone -- who is also expected to be in the mix in Orlando and for Portland's coaching vacancy -- remains on the short list as well, along with former Portland coach/Raleigh native Nate McMillan. While Yahoo! reported that Orlando assistant -- and longtime friend of Jordan's -- Patrick Ewing is no longer in the mix, a source said Cleveland assistant coach Nate Tibbets is still in the running. Memphis assistant Dave Joerger and former Charlotte assistant Stephen Silas (Paul's son) also interviewed, but their status is not known. SI.com

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Source confirms ESPN report that Indiana assistant Brian Shaw will interview with Charlotte for head coaching job on Friday. Shaw had wanted to wait until the Pacers were out of the playoffs before interviewing. Jerry Sloan interviewed on Friday; Golden State assistant Michael Malone and former Portland coach Nate McMillan are also leading candidates. Cleveland assistant Nate Tibbets also in the running. Memphis' Dave Joerger as well. Sulia

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The Bobcats have reportedly already interviewed Jerry Sloan, Patrick Ewing, Nate McMillan, Dave Joerger, Mike Malone, Nate Tibbetts, Mike Dunlap and Stephen Silas -- son of departed coach Paul Silas. The Bobcats decided not to renew Paul Silas' contract after the team finished 7-59 this season for the worst winning percentage in league history (.106). ESPN.com

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The people say Charlotte will interview Memphis assistant Dave Joerger on Friday. New York Post

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The Charlotte Bobcats' coaching search will continue this week when owner Michael Jordan's club interviews Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing on Thursday and Memphis Grizzlies assistant Dave Joerger on Friday, according to sources. ESPN.com

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The Bobcats, whose top priority is to find a coach capable of developing young players, are interviewing Mike Dunlap Wednesday. Dunlap, a well- respected basketball mind in both college and pro circles, is the associate head coach to Steve Lavin at St. John's University. ESPN.com

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The Bobcats are not expected to make a hire for several weeks. They also have interest in Indiana assistant Brian Shaw, former Portland and Seattle coach Nate McMillan, and former Utah coach Jerry Sloan, sources said. Bobcats assistant Stephen Silas, son of recently released coach Paul Silas, will also be interviewed, according to sources. ESPN.com

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Del Negro did not hear from Clippers General Manager Neil Olshey after the game; Olshey spent a good deal of time during this series with Memphis lead assistant Dave Joerger. Maybe Joerger needed some consoling. Whatever the explanation, Del Negro has remained unflappable and resolute in believing his team can find a way to win. Los Angeles Times

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Charlotte asked for and received permission from Memphis to talk to one of its assistant coaches, David Joerger, about its head coaching vacancy New York Daily News

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Dave Joerger, who led the Wizards to four titles in five seasons in Bismarck, expressed disappointment about the potential move. “Thats certainly unfortunate,” said Joerger, now an assistant with the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies. “There are a lot of people who care very much about the Wizards, not just the people who work for the team, but the season-ticket holders, the sponsors, the fans. ... There are passionate fans in every city, but there were a high number of passionate people in Bismarck.” Bismarck Tribune

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Ronald Tillery: Griz assistant Dave Joerger agreed to a 2-year deal with the team, the Commercial Appeal is reporting. Joerger promoted to lead assistant. Twitter

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After talking to people on both sides and sifting through the B.S., here's the deal with the Grizzlies assistant coaches. Johnny Davis, Henry Bibby, Barry Hecker and Dave Joerger have contracts that run through June 30. They all (including the departed Damon Stoudamire) signed one-year deals just before the team left for summer league last year. Even after making a 16-game improvement and locking up head coach Lionel Hollins, the coaching staff went through the draft without new deals. Management is taking a similar approach this year: slow to negotiate deals while it researches how most NBA teams will handle a potential lockout. A source emphatically said that the Griz intend to have deals with the coaching staff by the June 23 draft. Those deals, according to the source, will likely include full pay during a lockout if it occurs. But don't expect the Griz staff to go from being one of the lowest paid to receiving significant raises. Memphis Commercial Appeal

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An ESPN.com article attempted to shed light on the situation but erred on how playoff bonuses were handled. According to sources on both sides, Hollins and the assistants each had playoff bonuses written in their contracts. Hollins received a set amount while each coach negotiated a percentage of their salary. For example, the lowest paid assistants received 10-percent of their salary as a playoff bonus. Other assistants received more per the terms of their contract. Memphis Commercial Appeal

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