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"Every decision was my decision," Jackson said. "So I had an incredible staff that gave opinions and input, but there's not a decision, whether bad or good, that I didn't make . . . "Mike Malone is the head coach of the Sacramento Kings now, so he can give you the right answer on how I'll survive without him. "He's a great coach who's going to do a great job. When it turns around in Sacramento, if and when it does, he deserves the credit." San Jose Mercury-News

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After today's pre-draft workout with Cody Zeller, I asked the Kings head coach, Michael Malone, if he thinks Vivek Ranadivé will soon make a decision on a new GM. "I speak with Vivek a couple times a day and he's been very thorough and he's gonna take his time with this decision. I think probably in the near future, he may have somebody. But one thing I've learned about Vivek, he's not gonna make any rash decisions. He's gonna take his time and when he feels it in his gut that he has his guy, he'll make that decision." Sulia

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During his introductory news conference as the Kings' new coach June 3, Michael Malone said point guard Chris Paul "would look good in a Kings uniform" in response to a question about his relationship with the Clippers' free-agent-to-be. Malone was an assistant coach in New Orleans when Paul played for the Hornets. "The Kings organization accepts the league's decision and regret any infraction of the policy," team spokesman Chris Clark said. Sacramento Bee

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The Kings' infraction is also related to Paul, as new coach Michael Malone said in his introductory press conference that the Clippers point guard would "look pretty good in a Sacramento Kings uniform." Malone coached Paul while with the New Orleans Hornets (now the Pelicans). USA Today Sports

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Sean Cunningham: For what its worth, #NBAKings coach Michael Malone spent a long time talking with Shabazz Muhammad with us media looking on today. Twitter @News10Sean

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The Sacramento Kings today announced the hiring of Chris Jent as an assistant on Head Coach Michael Malone's staff. "Adding Chris to our coaching staff provides the team with a coach who will remain loyal to the mission of returning this franchise to prominence," said Malone. "He's experienced at the professional and collegiate levels, is extremely well-prepared, and has made a significant contribution in every stop along his coaching career." NBA.com

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Michael Malone has not yet named anyone to his coaching staff. But two strong candidates who could join him were spotted during the Sacramento Kings’ pre-draft workouts this morning and afternoon. Chris Jent and Roy Rogers were in attendance for today’s pre-draft auditions in Sacramento. Jent is in the running to become Malone’s lead assistant while Rogers would likely lend his expertise as a big man coach. “There’s nothing formal on that,” Malone said when asked if hiring both Jent and Rogers was a done deal. ”Obviously, I have some guys that I’m definitely looking at. I’m gonna try to hire the best staff I can and when we’re ready to announce that, we’ll let you guys know.” Cowbell Kingdom

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Sean Cunningham: Chris Jent appears to be Sactown bound. Haven't been able to confirm with team, but leaving Ohio St. to be Michael Malone's lead #nbakings Twitter @News10Sean

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Sean Cunningham: Chris Jent was reportedly offered a 3-yr deal according to @Adrian Wojnarowski - source says length of deal will indeed reflect Malone's #nbakings Twitter @News10Sean

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Ailene Voisin: Sources say Chris Jent is done. He is joining Michael Malone's staff here in Sac. Twitter @ailene_voisin

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Scott Howard-Cooper: Usual crowd at Kings draft workout in an unusual situation: Geoff Petrie. Wayne Cooper, along with new coach Michael Malone. Twitter @SHowardCooper

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"Michael Malone is one of the best and most talented coaches in the game," said Kings Owner Vivek Ranadivé. "As Vice Chairman of the Warriors, I developed a great relationship with Coach Malone and witnessed first-hand how instrumental he was to the success of the team. His work ethic, passion, and vision for the game will create an entirely new culture and style of play. Hiring Coach Malone is our first step in giving the best fans in sports the excellence they deserve." NBA.com

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Malone has plans to correct the Kings' problems, he told The Bee on Saturday, but has realistic goals. "For me, it's not going to be in wins and losses," Malone said. "That's not to say we don't want to win, but for me, we're going to judge success in Year One based off of three things. Did we change the culture, did we establish ourselves as a defensive team, and then, obviously, did our players develop?" Sacramento Bee

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Frank Isola: Three of Jeff Van Gundy's former assistants, Tom Thibodeau, Steve Clifford and Michael Malone, are now NBA head coaches. Twitter @FisolaNYDN

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Ken Berger: Michael Malone's hiring will become official once sale of Kings to Vivek Ranadive group is official. Sale expected to close tomorrow. Twitter @KBergCBS

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Warriors sources confirmed the reports that Malone is a serious candidate. One source said it wasn’t official but “it looks like it’s heading that direction.” Current assistant coach Pete Myers is next in line to be the top assistant. But one of the sources said bringing in an outside coach to be Jackson’s No. 1 is not out of the question. Jackson will be the sole decider on his assistant coaches, one source said. Contra Costa Times

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Gentry has emerged as a candidate to replace Vinny Del Negro, whose contract was not renewed by the Clippers last week. Former Nets, Hornets and Cavs coach Byron Scott also is considered a top candidate for the Clippers, in part due to his strong relationship with Chris Paul. Ditto for Warriors assistant Michael Malone, who was with Paul as an assistant in New Orleans under Monty Williams. Before fully opening their search, however, the Clippers are said to be "going for big names first," according to a person with knowledge of their plan. Those include Jeff and Stan Van Gundy, Pacers assistant Brian Shaw and Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins, the person said. CBSSports.com

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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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Sam Amick: Michael Malone,Warriors assistant & former Cavs assistant in LeBron years, makes ton of sense in Cleveland. Been a top candidate for a while Twitter @sam_amick

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The initial pool of candidates is large -- bigger than the seven to 10 he estimated it would be last week -- and the majority are assistants on NBA teams. On Monday, Olshey interviewed Golden State assistant Michael Malone, Chicago assistant Adrian Griffin and former Orlando assistant Steve Clifford as well as Phoenix assistant Elston Turner. Atlanta assistant and former Oregon State standout Lester Conner also interviewed. Oregonian

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