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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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The Memphis Grizzlies are not working on renewing the expiring contracts of four assistant coaches in anticipation of a lockout, sources said Thursday. Assistants Johnny Davis, Dave Joerger, Henry Bibby and Barry Hecker all have contracts that expire this summer, and sources said the Grizzlies' management has not broached the subject of negotiating new deals. ESPN.com

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Denver Nuggets assistant Melvin Hunt and Memphis Grizzlies assistant David Joerger arrived in Houston Friday morning for interviews with Rockets officials. The team is in the process of building a staff for new head coach Kevin McHale, who was introduced Friday during a news conference at Toyota Center. Hunt worked for the Rockets from 1999-2004 in several capacities, including two years as an assistant coach. After leaving Houston he spent one season as an assistant with the Los Angeles Lakers and five years with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Hunt just completed his first season with the Nuggets. It's exciting," Hunt said in an interview with FOX 26 Sports after arriving at Bush Intercontinental Airport. "To get a chance to sit down with some folks I know and meet some folks and just kind of interview each other, go back and forth and talk a little bit. FOX 26 Sports

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Sam Amick: Memphis assistant David Joerger and Denver assistant Melvin Hunt are also in the running for Kevin McHale's staff, according to sources. Twitter

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With one coaching search complete, the Rockets will open another this week. Seeking a lead assistant to Kevin McHale to run the defense and help with day-to-day preparations, the Rockets will interview Memphis Grizzlies assistant Dave Joerger this week, a person familiar with the process said. The interview is not yet scheduled. Houston Chronicle

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He has been with the Grizzlies for four seasons and was credited for much of the improvement of the Memphis defense this season. “I think one day he will be a head coach,” said Rockets guard Kyle Lowry, who was with Joeger with the Grizzlies. “I’d love to have him on the Rockets bench.” Houston Chronicle

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Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Dave Joerger is set to meet with the Houston Rockets next week about joining their revamped staff. Memphis granted the Rocekts permission Friday to talk to Joerger, who has been with the Grizzlies for four years, about being a top assistant in charge of defense under Kevin McHale. Houston Chronicle

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Ronald Tillery: Griz GM C. Wallace on asst. coaches Stoudamire and Joerger interviewing for other jobs: "We value our staff and hope to keep it together." Twitter

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Grizzlies assistant coach Dave Joerger will meet with the Houston Rockets next week about joining their revamped coaching staff. Memphis granted Houston permission Friday to talk to Joerger about being a top assistant in charge of defense under Kevin McHale. According to press reports, the Rockets have reached an agreement with McHale to replace Rick Adelman as head coach. Memphis Commercial Appeal

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David Aldridge: Rockets have asked Grizz assistant Dave Joeger to join McHale staff in Houston, but Memphis trying to keep him. Twitter

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