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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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Magic general manager Rob Hennigan informed Malone that Malone is no longer being considered, Malone's agent, Steve Kauffman, told the Orlando Sentinel. Meanwhile, a source close to Shaw said that Shaw withdrew from the search. Orlando Sentinel

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A source close to Indiana assistant Brian Shaw told SI.com that he removed himself from consideration and the agent for Golden State assistant Michael Malone, Steve Kauffman, confirmed that his client is no longer in the race. While both candidates were seen as possible finalists, the Magic have not made a final decision and are expected to continue their search process in the coming weeks. SI.com

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Josh Robbins: Michael Malone is no longer under consideration for #Magic coaching job, Malone's agent told the @OrlandoSentinel. Twitter

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Sam Amick: Agent Steve Kauffman confirms Golden State asst. Michael Malone was told by Magic GM Rob Hennigan that he is no longer being considered. Twitter

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Michael Malone and Brian Shaw, the two presumed favorites to become the Orlando Magic's next head coach, are no longer in the mix for the job. Magic general manager Rob Hennigan informed Malone on Sunday that he will not be a finalist, Malone's agent, Steve Kauffman, told the Orlando Sentinel. Orlando Sentinel

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Ken Berger: Warriors asst Michael Malone and Pacers asst Brian Shaw also in field of approximately 10 candidates. Jerry Sloan interviewed but withdrew. Twitter

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Jarrod Rudolph: Sources: Lindsey Hunter along with Brian Shaw, Michael Malone and Jeff Hornacek are believed to be on the Magic's short list of candidates, Twitter

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Although Olshey did not offer names, if he goes the route of choosing an assistant, he is expected to consider Indiana's Brian Shaw, Golden State's Michael Malone, Miami's David Fizdale, Oklahoma City's Rex Kalamian, San Antonio's Mike Budenholzer and Memphis' Dave Joerger. Blazers assistant Kaleb Canales, who went 8-15 as interim coach last season after Nate McMillan was fired, is also expected to be a candidate. Canales will coach the Blazers' Summer League entrant, with help from Dan Dickau and Hersey Hawkins. Oregonian

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The Orlando Magic plan to interview Michael Malone, Brian Shaw, Quin Snyder and Jacque Vaughn for their head-coaching vacancy, the Orlando Sentinel has learned from league sources. Orlando Sentinel

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Although it's unclear whether additional candidates are on the list or will be added to the list, Magic general manager Rob Hennigan likely will conduct first-round interviews with Malone, Shaw, Snyder and Vaughn over the next seven days. Orlando Sentinel

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The Orlando Magic are expected to interview Michael Malone, Brian Shaw, Quin Snyder and Jacque Vaughn for their head-coaching vacancy, the Orlando Sentinel has learned from league sources. Orlando Sentinel

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Former Magic assistant coach Steve Clifford, Golden State Warriors lead assistant coach Michael Malone and Indiana Pacers associate head coach Brian Shaw are expected to receive interviews, and the DeVos family also may like Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Chuck Person. Orlando Sentinel

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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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Sloan, Shaw and Snyder were chosen from a field of interviewees that included Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing, former Portland coach Nate McMillan, Golden State assistant Michael Malone, Cleveland assistant Nate Tibbetts, Charlotte assistant Stephen Silas, Memphis assistant Dave Joerger and St. John's University assistant Mike Dunlap. ESPN.com

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Can you imagine anybody wanting to apply for the job after they heard this? Steve Kauffman, a prominent agent who represents Golden State assistant Michael Malone wondered aloud Tuesday night: "Does Malone really have any kind of chance in this search?" Oregonian

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Malone -- who is also expected to be in the mix in Orlando and for Portland's coaching vacancy -- remains on the short list as well, along with former Portland coach/Raleigh native Nate McMillan. While Yahoo! reported that Orlando assistant -- and longtime friend of Jordan's -- Patrick Ewing is no longer in the mix, a source said Cleveland assistant coach Nate Tibbets is still in the running. Memphis assistant Dave Joerger and former Charlotte assistant Stephen Silas (Paul's son) also interviewed, but their status is not known. SI.com

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Jason Quick: Just a guess, but Golden State assistant Michael Malone figures to be a target for Blazers coaching vacancy. GM's voted Malone top assistant Twitter

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