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Although he hasn’t pursued any of those jobs — the 71-year-old Sloan consistently has excused himself from the running after preliminary discussions — the fact he’s at least listening doesn’t surprise those who know him. "He’s an old pro, and he misses it," said Frank Layden, another former Jazz coach who remains a trusted friend. "It’s just something that’s in his blood. He has a passion for it. ... It’s hard for him to be away from the game." Salt Lake Tribune

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Like Sloan, Layden resigned during the season. He stepped down in 1988 but never considered a comeback. "I never had the love for it like Jerry has," Layden said. "I walked away and was completely comfortable — never had the urge to do it again. But Jerry loves everything about basketball. The games. The practices. The hard work. Everything." Salt Lake Tribune

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If Sloan does not take another coaching job, there might be another way for him to stay connected to the NBA — perhaps in an official or unofficial position with the Jazz. Sloan finally started to attend games last season and has been at the predraft camp in Chicago this week with coach Tyrone Corbin and other members of the staff. "If there’s something out there that’s right for both parties, we would welcome a relationship with Jerry," team president Randy Rigby said. "The Utah Jazz have great love and respect for him." Salt Lake Tribune

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As I tweeted last week, Jerry Sloan yearns to coach again but not with the Bucks. Racine Journal-Times

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David Aldridge: Bucks GM John Hammond says Milwaukee was "honored" that Sloan even met with the team: "He's Jerry Sloan." Twitter @daldridgetnt

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Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan has decided he is not interested in the Milwaukee Bucks' head coaching job after meeting with Bucks officials last week, according to veteran agent Keith Glass, who is advising Sloan on potential head coaching jobs. NBA.com

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"The bottom line is, Jerry doesn't really feel it's the right fit for him right now," Glass said Thursday. "He's interested (in coaching again). He's in Chicago now watching the Pre-Draft. And his name keeps popping up with every job, and he hasn't applied for anything. He had a real nice meeting with them. They came to see him on his farm (in downstate Illinois). They had a great meeting just in terms of liking each other. (Bucks general manager) John Hammond said 'I wish I could have stayed and watched the game with him.' It's just not the right fit for Jerry, from Jerry's point of view. That's not a negative thing; that's just the reality." NBA.com

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Steve Luhm: Aldridge talked to agent Keith Glass, who is apparently advising Sloan. Very interesting aspect to this story. Sloan has never has an agent. Twitter @sluhm

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Jerry Zgoda: Faces spotted just walking into gym: Danny Ainge, Mitch Kupchak, Ty Corbin, Mike D'Antoni, Jerry Sloan, Rick Carlisle, RJ Adelman Twitter @JerryZgoda

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With a trifecta of coaches around 70 years old rumored as potential candidates, including Phil Jackson, Larry Brown and Jerry Sloan, why wouldn’t the most accomplished basketball player in the New York area over the last 30 years be considered? Mike Greenberg of ESPN Radio’s Mike and Mike asked Ewing that question Friday morning when he appeared on the show to talk about the 2013 NBA Playoffs. “Your guess is as good as mine,” Ewing candidly responded. He continued. “You know what? I’m putting in the work. I’ve been an assistant coach for nine, 10 years. I’m trying to learn my craft, become better at it. I really don’t know. All I can do is just continue to work, continue to knock on doors. Hopefully that one team will decide to give me an opportunity and give me the opportunity to be successful or to fail.” SNY Nets

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Jerry Sloan confirms to FOX Sports Florida a USA Today report met with the Bucks regarding coach job. Details here Jerry Sloan said Monday that Milwaukee general manager John Hammond and Bucks executives Jeff Weltman and Billy McKinney all came down last week to his farm in Southern Illinois. “They came down. I was in Illinois. I’m back in Utah now,’’ said Sloan, who splits his time between his farm in Southern Illinois. “But I wouldn’t want to make any other comment.’’ Sulia

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Asked if he believes he’s seriously in the mix for the job, Sloan said, “You’d have to ask them (the Bucks).’’ Sulia

Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Jerry Sloan 

In the category of unemployed future Hall of Fame coaches, Phil Jackson has been capturing the large majority of the spotlight in recent weeks. But while it remains to be seen if the former Lakers and Bulls coach will re-enter the NBA anytime soon, another member of this rarest of clubs may be getting closer to making his return: Jerry Sloan. USA Today Sports

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According to two people with knowledge of the situation, the former Utah Jazz coach who resigned abruptly in Feb. 2011 has already met with the Milwaukee Bucks about their vacant coaching position and is being seriously considered. The people spoke to USA TODAY Sports the condition of anonymity because of the private nature of the coaching search. USA Today Sports

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While Sloan was reportedly being considered by the Brooklyn Nets, a reunion with former Jazz point guard Deron Williams is not on the horizon. USA Today Sports

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Steve Luhm: Arrived a little early for Jazz pre-draft workout today. Bumped into Jerry Sloan, who was on his way out. Must have been asked to watch ... Twitter @sluhm

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Steve Luhm: Jerry Sloan says "a couple" of NBA teams have talked to him about possible return to coaching. No job offers on the table. Twitter @sluhm

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Steve Luhm: Sloan says he feels fine. Health not an issue when considering a possible return to coaching. Twitter @sluhm

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Steve Luhm: Sloan says Brooklyn has not called so "there's no reason to talk about" a possible reunion with Deron Williams. Twitter @sluhm

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Those who are being considered include Indiana Pacers assistant Brian Shaw, former Nets and Knicks coach Larry Brown, current Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers and former Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan. The Nets would need permission from the Celtics to approach Rivers. Wall Street Journal

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