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Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan said he interviewed Wednesday for the Portland coaching job but has removed himself from consideration. Sloan said Trail Blazers general manager Neil Olshey flew to Salt Lake City to interview him. However, Sloan called the team Thursday to pull out. “I talked to them yesterday,’’ Sloan said in a phone interview with FOX Sports Florida. “But it just didn’t work out on my part.’’ FOXSports Florida

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Brian T. Smith: Mo Williams on his best Jerry Sloan story: "Can I curse?" Started laughing. Then said everything came down to respect and fairness. Twitter

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What’s known for sure is Dunlap, who was coach Steve Lavin’s assistant at St. John’s, proved more appealing than Jerry Sloan, won everywhere he assisted, was very successful at the Division II level as Sideline Superior for Metro State, is a workaholic and never quit a team in midseason. If that’s not conclusive proof Dunlap has a top spin on the ball, George Karl’s effusive endorsement certifies it. According to the Nuggets’ chief intelligence officer, his former assistant is one of the most creative defensive minds that ever shared his workspace. New York Post

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Jerry Sloan, who pulled out of the running for the Bobcats coaching job, could become a candidate with the Blazers, sources said. FOXSportsOhio

Portland Trail Blazers, Coaching, Jerry Sloan 

Jerry Sloan, who pulled out of the running of the Bobcats coaching job, could become a candidate with the Blazers, sources said. Sloan, 70, coached the Jazz from 1988-2011. FOXSportsOhio

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Higgins said two finalists -- Indiana Pacers assistant coach Brian Shaw and Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Quin Snyder -- had a second round of interviews this week that included Bobcats owner Michael Jordan. Higgins confirmed that Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan told the team he was withdrawing from consideration for the job. ESPN.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Coaching, Brian Shaw, Jerry Sloan, Rod Higgins, Quin Snyder 

Former Lakers assistant Brian Shaw, who spent the past year as an associate head coach for the Indiana Pacers, is believed to prefer the Orlando Magic head job to the Bobcats’ one. Longtime Jazz coach Jerry Sloan told Sam Amick of SI.com that Sloan had pulled out of consideration in Charlotte, which finished with the worst winning percentage (.106) in NBA history by going 7-59 last season. Orange County Register

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Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan told SI.com he pulled out of the running for the Charlotte Bobcats head coaching job. Sloan was believed to be one of three finalists to replace Paul Silas after he was fired in late April, but it now appears the job will go to either Pacers assistant Brian Shaw or Lakers assistant Quin Snyder. "I took myself out today," Sloan said by phone. "I don't want to comment on it because it's never profitable for anybody. It just makes it sound like you're making a statement about someone. But they were wonderful and there were no problems. I just took myself out." SI.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Coaching, Brian Shaw, Jerry Sloan, Quin Snyder 

After his abrupt resignation midway through the 2010-11 season in Utah, Sloan has been clear about his desire to return to the sideline. While there are openings in Portland and Orlando, he said he has not had any contact with either team. "I wasn't involved in (those situations), and people said I was but I wasn't at all," Sloan said. "I only talked to Michael Jordan. That's it." Sloan insisted he wasn't disappointed. "No, not at all," he said. "Whatever happens, happens. I don't have any control over those things. I just do what we've got to do. If somebody calls me, I guess I'd listen to what they have to say. But I don't have an agent, and if somebody calls I'd be willing to listen to them." SI.com

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Steve Kauffman represents Malone and Jerome Stanley reps Shaw and both have confirmed to CSNNW.com that the Trail Blazers have not called the Warriors or Pacers to seek permission. Our very own Dwight Jaynes reported earlier this week that Jerry Sloan has not been contacted by the Trail Blazers, either. CSNNW.com

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Rick Bonnell: Confirmed that #Bobcats are down to Sloan, Shaw and Snyder. Expect a hire soon. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Coaching, Brian Shaw, Jerry Sloan, Kirk Snyder 

The Charlotte Bobcats have narrowed their list of head coaching candidates to Jerry Sloan, Brian Shaw and Quin Snyder, according to league sources. After going through an initial interview with Charlotte executives Rod Higgins and Rich Cho, each of the three candidates will meet with Bobcats owner Michael Jordan within the next week or so. ESPN.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan, Coaching, Brian Shaw, Jerry Sloan, Rich Cho, Rod Higgins, Quin Snyder 

The Bobcats still need to hire a coach, and those in the know feel Jerry Sloan is the frontrunner should the plan actually involve adding a few of the aforementioned (or not mentioned) veteran pieces. Sloan, the former longtime coach of the Jazz, is said to be the lone candidate to have met face-to-face with Jordan during the interview process. Sloan turned 70 in March. FOXSportsOhio

Charlotte Bobcats, Coaching, Jerry Sloan 

Sloan, reached by phone Thursday, was asked about the Trail Blazers and said, "I haven't talked to anybody and nobody has talked to me." Sloan chuckled about his name popping up in conjunction with open jobs in Charlotte, Orlando and Portland. "It sounds like I've been out there trying to get every job," he said. "But I've just talked to one team." He confirmed that team was Charlotte, saying "They talked to me a little bit." CSNNW.com

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Sloan was unaware the Trail Blazers had named Neil Olshey general manager and said he is not acquainted with Kaleb Canales. "I probably should be," he said. "But I always spent so much time with my own team -- you can't coach two teams." Sloan, who does not use an agent, said, "I could not say I wouldn't be interested if they called. You really don't know until they come and talk to you." CSNNW.com

Portland Trail Blazers, Coaching, Jerry Sloan 

"Michael Jordan is the only person I've talked to about a coaching job. Just so everybody understands, I'm not chasing everything that comes up." -- Former Jazz Coach Jerry Sloan, telling the Deseret News last week about his interview in Charlotte for the Bobcats' vacant gig. But a source says Sloan definitely wants to coach again after resigning as Utah's coach after 23 years in February, 2011. NBA.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Coaching, Jerry Sloan 

Chris Tomasson: Jerry Sloan said he hasn't been contacted by the Orlando Magic regarding their head coaching job. Twitter

Orlando Magic, Coaching, Jerry Sloan 

Asked what made him want to coach the seven-win Bobcats, Sloan dryly replied: "Work." He went on to say, "They've got a young team, and it will be interesting to see what happens." Sloan said he hadn't been offered the job. "They might come back, they might not," he said. "I can't judge that. We'll just have to wait and see where it goes from there." Deseret News

Charlotte Bobcats, Coaching, Jerry Sloan 

Sloan said he hasn't talked to anyone besides the Bobcats, but "if someone calls and is interested, I'd be willing to do that, but I haven't pursued that." He said he did not contact anyone regarding the Orlando position and that "Michael Jordan is the only person I've talked to about a coaching job. Just so everybody understands, I'm not chasing everything that comes up." Deseret News

Charlotte Bobcats, Orlando Magic, Coaching, Jerry Sloan 

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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