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Now, with the league in the midst of a dramatic coaching overhaul, Fizdale, 38, said he would consider the right job at the right time, even with a year left on his Heat contract. "Last year, I just didn't feel like the timing was right, from the standpoint of we just won our first title together, the connection that we have as bothers and friends," he said following Saturday's practice at AmericanAirlines Arena, where Game 2 of this best-of-seven series against the Spurs will be played at 8 p.m. Sunday. "I signed on to really try to build something, a dynasty, a legacy out of this. And I didn't want to back out on that commitment. Before Portland had called me, I had just a new two-year deal with the Heat. To me, it was like I signed on with that deal, no matter what happened." South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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Now, working his third consecutive Finals and seeking his second championship, there is a slightly different outlook, after consultations with Spoelstra, Heat President Pat Riley and Heat assistant Ron Rothstein. "I'll listen," he said, in his fifth season with the Heat. "If it's the right situation, this summer, I think after a year of going through this again, learning more, really spending more time with Coach Rothstein, with Spo, with Pat, I feel a little closer to being ready for that, from the standpoint of knowledge and what to expect." South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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Tim Reynolds: David Fizdale tells AP that he has not spoken to any clubs, and any interest out there is "flattering." Twitter

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Now, with the league in the midst of a dramatic coaching overhaul, David Fizdale said he would consider the right job at the right time, even with a year left on his Heat contract. "Last year, I just didn't feel like the timing was right, from the standpoint of we just won our first title together, the connection that we have as bothers and friends," he said following Saturday's practice at AmericanAirlines Arena, where Game 2 of this best-of-seven series against the Spurs will be played at 8 p.m. Sunday. "I signed on to really try to build something, a dynasty, a legacy out of this. And I didn't want to back out on that commitment. Before Portland had called me, I had just a new two-year deal with the Heat. To me, it was like I signed on with that deal, no matter what happened." South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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Yet even while being linked to the Philadelphia 76ers' opening and mentioned in other coaching searches, he said the focus is singular. "I ain't even thinking about it. Right now, if they haven't contacted me, it's not even a thought in my mind right now," Fizdale said. "Because I haven't been contacted, head-coaching job don't even exist to me. I'm so focused on this. But, obviously, the right scenario comes up, Coach Riley and Spo have been so great, because if a scenario comes up that they really think that I should explore, they're very honest with me in telling me, 'Hey, you really got to look at this.' " South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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Meanwhile, another source with knowledge of the situation confirmed a report earlier Friday that Hinkie might consider Miami assistant coach David Fizdale for the vacancy. "I can only say that he seems like the type of guy that Sam would be interested in," a source said. Fizdale also serves as the Heat's director of player development. Philadelphia Inquirer

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Marc Stein: Coaches said to be on Philly's radar as part of a deliberate coaching search: Heat assistant David Fizdale & Nuggets assistant Melvin Hunt Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

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Marc Stein: Some buzz here at Finals that Philly wants to talk to Fizdale when series over. @Ronald Tillery says Philly also likes Grizzlies' Dave Joerger Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

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Tom Haberstroh: Hmm... Heat assistant coach David Fizdale working with LeBron and Chalmers on floaters in the lane today at practice. Twitter @tomhaberstroh

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In the five seasons since, David Fizdale, 38, has solidified his status as an integral member of the Heat staff, one equally valued by the head coach who calls him a close friend and the Heat stars who call upon him for suggestions and representation. As such, his value is spiking around the NBA, with the Portland Trail Blazers seeking an interview for their head coaching vacancy last summer — an opportunity he declined. As the Heat play in the second round against the Chicago Bulls, he continues to be mentioned as a possible candidate for current and potential openings, such as the one in Atlanta. The Palm Beach Post

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“I try to make sure that if there’s anything smoking, that I can put that out before it ever gets to Spo,” Fizdale said. “And if there’s anything smoking that Spo needs to know, I try to make sure that it’s communicated from them to him, from him to them, without fire.” That means providing context and clarity. “This is where LeBron’s coming from, Spo,” Fizdale said. “LeBron, this is where Spo was coming from. I translate for them and we keep everybody moving in the same direction. I try to be the glue as much as I can.” The Palm Beach Post

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“I’m two feet in here,” Fizdale said. “Spo knows it, Pat knows it. I’ll never be an assistant anywhere else, unless they fire me. And then, for head coaching opportunities, I want it to be a situation where they tell me to go, you can’t pass that up.” Eventually, they will. “We’ll lose him someday,” Wade said. The Palm Beach Post

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The Sixers are targeting young assistants in the initial stages of their coaching search, which is expected to take time to unfold because several candidates they've identified -- including Michael Malone (Warriors), Brian Shaw (Pacers) and David Fizdale (Heat) -- are still in the playoffs. Also, with team president Rod Thorn moving into a consulting role and GM Tony DiLeo's contract up, the Sixers have begun doing their homework on potential GM candidates, sources said. CBSSports.com

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Shaun Powell: If Phil Jackson doesn't want the job, Cavs should try David Fizdale, Heat assistant. LeBron likes him. Twitter @Powell2daPeople

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Four other assistants that could get interviews are Miami's David Fizdale, Indiana's Brian Shaw, Golden State's Mike Malone and Philadelphia's Michael Curry. Curry, who was Detroit's head coach for one season, might be in line for the 76ers' job vacated by the recently departed Doug Collins. Shaw was a finalist for the Cavs' job in 2010. Grant isn't expected to talk to any college coaches for the opening. A source said the Cavs aren't expected to drag their feet on finding a new coach. News-Herald

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The Cavs also have an interest in former Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy and former Milwaukee Bucks coach Scott Skiles, and Mike Malone is a former assistant under Brown in Cleveland and Miami Heat assistant coach David Fizdale has intriguing ties to Grant. Fizdale and Grant were college teammates at the University of San Diego, he is an up-and-coming assistant on Erik Spoelstra’s staff in Miami and has close ties to LeBron James. Akron Beacon Journal

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Joe Kotoch: Cavs front office will look at Shaw, Malone, Budenholzer, McMillan, and David Fizdale of Miami. Twitter @Probballdraft

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Vincent Goodwill: Names I've heard: McMillan, Sampson, Sloan, Heat assistant David Fizdale. Not sure about the Van Gundy's #Pistons Twitter @vgoodwill

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Jason Quick: Miami assistant David Fizdale said he met with Blazers GM Neil Olshey on Sunday and took his name out of consideration for the job. Twitter

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Jason Quick: Fizdale: "Head coaching will always be there for me. I still have a lot to learn from Coach Riley, Coach Spo(elstra), Coach Rothstein ..." Twitter

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