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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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Scott Schroeder: Happy to see @Daryl Morey has interest in Dave Joerger and Quin Snyder. Both class acts. Still want to see Chris Finch mentioned, though. Twitter

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