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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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Tom Withers: #Warriors coach Mark Jackson said he has not heard if #Cavs have contacted Golden State assistant Mike Malone. "He deserves a chance." Twitter @twithersAP

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Among GM's, here are strongest names in assistant pool: Kelvin Sampson (Hou), Mike Malone (GS), Steve Clifford (LAL), Quin Snyder (Russia). Twitter @WojYahooNBA

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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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Joe Kotoch: Mike Malone is on the list of candidates but not necessarily the favorite to replace Byron Scott. Long list right now. Very important hire. Twitter @Probballdraft

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More than likely, though, the Sixers will interview several candidates for the position, including veteran coaches Mike Brown, Nate MacMillan, Stan Van Gundy, Brian Shaw, and Mike Malone. Philadelphia Inquirer

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Chris Mannix: The name of Warriors assistant Mike Malone mentioned often by rival execs in connection w/Suns job. Strong candidate this summer Twitter @ChrisMannixSI

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Shaquille O'Neal: Orlando magic is about to hire jock Vaugh over mike Malone or Brian shaw are u kidding me, wow, good luck winning wit Dat team Dwite howard Twitter

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Peter Vecsey: Mike Malone interviewed 4 Magic opening couple days ago making 4 candidates--Brian Shaw, Quin Snyder and Jacque Vaughn. Twitter

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But in the meantime, Indiana Pacers' assistant coach, Brian Shaw and Golden State Warriors assistant coach, Mike Malone, are two of the prime head coaching candidates on the market and they're just waiting. Before the Trail Blazers think about interviewing those candidates, they must ask the Warriors and Pacers for permission to speak with their coach, and as of now, that hasn't been done. 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. CSNNW.com

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Sources also revealed that they have all been asked to consider Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Malone and Magic assistant Steve Clifford in their search for a head coach. HoopsWorld

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But I do know this: At least one NBA head coach, Monty Williams, says the Blazers are making a mistake if they don't consider Malone. Full disclosure: Williams and Malone are both represented by Kauffman. Oregonian

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But Malone is highly regarded by more than just Kauffman clients. This winter, NBA general managers voted Malone as the league's No. 1 assistant, and it wasn't even close. He has been an NBA assistant for 11 seasons, including one under Williams, five in Cleveland under Mike Brown and four in New York under Jeff Van Gundy. Malone was so good that in Cleveland, Brown often had Malone diagram the plays during timeouts -- including instances in the NBA finals. Oregonian

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Indiana Pacers' assistant coach, Brian Shaw, has interest in the Trail Blazers head coaching vacancy, according to a source with knowledge of his thinking and Golden State Warriors' assistant coach, Mike Malone, has interest as well. CSNNW.com

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Golden State assistant Mike Malone, ex-Portland coach Nate McMillan and Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan are among the most prominent candidates for the job. Ewing, an assistant coach for the past five seasons in Orlando, is a close friend of Jordan's, and that may have actually worked against the Hall of Fame center in the hiring process. Jordan has been subject to biting criticism for hiring too many cronies and "yes" men through the years, and merely inviting Ewing for the interview started to inspire those kind of shots at Jordan again. Yahoo! Sports

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The Bobcats have reportedly already interviewed Jerry Sloan, Patrick Ewing, Nate McMillan, Dave Joerger, Mike Malone, Nate Tibbetts, Mike Dunlap and Stephen Silas -- son of departed coach Paul Silas. The Bobcats decided not to renew Paul Silas' contract after the team finished 7-59 this season for the worst winning percentage in league history (.106). ESPN.com

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Warriors general manager Bob Myers said on Thursday the team hadn’t decided whether it would replace Malone, if he were to leave, or simply promote a group of assistants. “We’re happy with the job (Malone) did this year and we’re hoping he stays,” Myers said. “We feel like we’re lucky to have him. Fingers crossed that we can keep him. We also know he’s revered in coaching circles and he’s going to have some opportunities. But until something comes to fruition, we won’t act on the speculation. We’ll wait and see. He does a great job for us and continues to show up at our facility and work hard. We’re happy he’s a Warriors’ coach at this time CSNBayArea.com

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According to a source, Chris Paul has Golden State Warriors Assistant Coach Mike Malone on his short-list of preferred Del Negro replacements. Malone was the lead assistant with the Hornets when Paul led the team to an impressive series against the Los Angeles Lakers in 2011, despite a season-ending injury to David West. Malone was also a key part of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ staff including the year they made their run to the NBA Finals in 2007. HoopsWorld

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Warriors GM Bob Myers on assistant coach Michael Malone, who has been linked to the head coach vacancies at Cha., Orl. and Por.: "We feel that we were lucky to have him as the lead assistant last year. Our fingers are crossed that we can keep him, but we realize that he’s revered in coaching circles and may have some opportunities. Until something comes to fruition, we won’t act on speculation. He continues to show up to our facility and continues to work hard. It’s in his blood. He’s a worker." Sulia

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Orlando will hire the GM first and the look for a coach who is one the same page with the GM. Among the early candidates that are expected to be in the mix for the coaching opening are Golden State assistant Michael Malone; Pacers assistant Brian Shaw; and the Bucks' Scott Skiles, who is beloved in Orlando and is said to be open to leaving Milwaukee after missing the playoffs for a second straight season. CBSSports.com

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