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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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Golden State Warriors' assistant coach, Michael Malone, is viewed by most as the hottest head coaching candidate out on the market. CSNNW.com has learned that Malone would have a great deal of interest in the Portland Trail Blazers head coaching position, according to multiple sources. CSNNW.com

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As for the head coaching spot left vacant by Van Gundy, who immediately will gain consideration for multiple head coaching jobs if he wants to work next season, the most highly regarded coach candidates on the rise are Pacers assistant Brian Shaw and Warriors assistant Michael Malone, whose father, Brendan, was on Van Gundy's staff in Orlando. CBSSports.com

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Sam Amick: Expect Golden State asst. Michael Malone & Pacers assistant Brian Shaw to be in the running for coach. Both would be phenomenal hires. Twitter

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Marc Stein: Person of interest in Orlando: Donnie Walsh as prime GM candidate. And as @Sam Amick said: Mike Malone and Brian Shaw are strong coach names Twitter

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Charlotte has interviewed assistant coaches Michael Malone from Golden State, Cleveland's Nate Tibbetts, St. John's Mike Dunlap and expressed interest in Indiana's Brian Shaw. Bobcats assistant Stephen Silas, son of former coach Paul Silas, has also interviewed. New York Post

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Two NBA sources indicated that, given the Bobcats’ extremely low talent base, it’s not a sure thing Malone would jump to Charlotte even if the job is ready to be offered. Malone took the Warriors’ lead-assistant slot (and turned down the Lakers’ offer) believing it was the best way to set himself up for a good NBA top job–not just the first offer that came along. On the face of it, Charlotte is most definitely not a very good job. San Jose Mercury-News

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But Malone is important to the GSWs, no doubt. There are obvious strong X-and-O candidates to replace him on the GSW staff, if Jackson wants to look outside his hold-over staff for a lead assistant. Off the top of my head, I came up with Stephen Silas, a former very popular Warriors assistant and recently the lead assistant for his father in Charlotte, and Eric Musselman, the former GSW and Kings coach who has been coaching in the D-League. There are surely many others and one source said it’s pretty clear that Jackson has made some loose plans for Malone’s eventual departure (this summer or next). San Jose Mercury-News

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I’d be very surprised if Jackson hasn’t been assembling a just-in-case short list for months now, and more surprised if good candidates haven’t been contacting him for longer than that, just to make sure he knows they’re available when/if Malone bolts. If Malone leaves and the Warriors are still offering the same approximate $750,000 salary they’re paying Malone, they will get lots of interest, believe me. By the way, one source emphasized that Malone’s No. 1 value to Jackson and the franchise isn’t limited to the game-strategy, it’s his organizational skills–scheduling practices, camp, travel, etc. San Jose Mercury-News

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Tim Kawakami: NBA source: Michael Malone is not guaranteed to leave the GSWs even if Charlotte is ready to offer him the HC job. Twitter

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Golden State Warriors assistant Mike Malone is scheduled to interview for the Charlotte Bobcats head-coaching vacancy on Tuesday, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Malone will meet with Bobcats president of basketball operations Rod Higgins and general manager Rich Cho. Malone is considered one of the NBA's elite head-coaching candidates. He was the runner-up for the Warriors' job that went to Mark Jackson last year. The Warriors then made Malone the league's highest-paid assistant at $750,000 a year, hiring him to lead Jackson's staff. Yahoo! Sports

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