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Marc J. Spears: Nate McMillan has interviewed for coach openings with the Pistons & Bucks and had a phone interview with the Hawks, a source tells Y! Sports Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo

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Marc Stein: Milwaukee's Larry Sanders already tweeted he's a camp invitee & two more names, I'm told, are Golden State's Harrison Barnes & Klay Thompson Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

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Less than a year ago Bucks center Larry Sanders was playing in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, trying to show he belonged in the league. This summer it appears Sanders will be back in Las Vegas, but this time as an invited player for a USA Basketball Select Team camp. A total of about 25 players will be invited to the camp, scheduled July 22-25, and Sanders sent out a Twitter message that he was among them. "Just found out I got selected to work out/try out for the USA Basketball Team this summer!" Sanders tweeted. "Such an amazing honor. Glory be to God." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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In this edition of the new video series LBTV, Packers hall of famer LeRoy Butler talks with former Milwaukee Bucks GM Larry Harris, now a consultant with the Golden State Warriors, about the NBA draft process, Andrew Bogut, coaching searches, player contracts, free agency and and more. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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Why has it taken so long for the Bucks to find their man? If you believe some insightful NBA officials, it’s simply because the Bucks are playing the waiting game. They are biding their time until the Memphis Grizzlies’ season ends and they can talk to Grizzlies free-agent in-waiting coach Lionel Hollins. Hollins, you may recall, had a cup of coffee in Milwaukee as one of Skiles’ assistant coaches before bolting to Memphis where, in the last three seasons as head coach, his teams have won 46, 41 and 56 games. Hollins led the Grizzlies into the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs — without a single superstar. Racine Journal-Times

Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Lionel Hollins 

But some NBA insiders claim Hollins is still very interested in the Bucks’ job. They note Hollins enjoyed his brief stint in Milwaukee, forged a good rapport with the Bucks’ management and is even intrigued by a few of the team’s players. The defensive-minded Hollins realizes the Bucks have one of the best, young interior defenders in Larry Sanders, who received strong support for both Defensive Player of the Year and Most Improved Player of the Year honors. Racine Journal-Times

Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Lionel Hollins 

Marc J. Spears: The @Bucks do not appear in any rush to hire a new coach & are expected to do a second round of interviews in the near future, sources said. Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo

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Shooting guards will dominate the first Bucks workout of draft prospects on Tuesday at the Cousins Center. Glen Rice Jr., who has been rising on draft charts after leading his Rio Grande Valley team to the D-League championship, headlines a workout session that also includes New Mexico guard Tony Snell, Iowa State guard Will Clyburn and Syracuse small forward James Southerland. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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David Baumann: Stan Van Gundy just told us #Lakers assistant Steve Clifford interviewed in Milwaukee and now will interview in Charlotte today. Twitter @DavidBaumann33

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Gery Woelfel: Glen Rice Jr. James Southerland and Will Clyburn will be among those who audition for Bucks Tuesday morning. Twitter @GeryWoelfel

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Onetime Indiana University coach Kelvin Sampson, fired a little more than five years ago, is in the mix for four of the six NBA head coaching openings. Sampson, 57, has interviewed for the vacant positions at both Milwaukee and Charlotte, and is expected to interview for the openings in Philadelphia and Phoenix this week, a source close to the situation told CBSSports.com. CBSSports.com

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After the Bucks bowed out of of the playoffs to Miami, I asked current Heat and former Bucks guard Ray Allen which Bucks impressed him. He immediately cited Mike Dunleavy. Apparently, Dunleavy’s fine playoff showing after a quality regular-season performance has impressed some other NBA folks as well. I’m hearing several teams are keenly interested in signing the soon-to-be unrestricted free-agent. Racine Journal-Times

Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, Mike Dunleavy 

Rice, the son of former NBA star Glen Rice, averaged 25 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2 blocked shots and 2 steals in the leading the Vipers to the championship. In the final series, Rice averaged 29 points, 11.5 rebounds, 4 assists, 3.5 blocked shots and 3 steals. That virtuoso performance has shot Rice up the draft board charts. There are some NBA officials who believe Rice could be a mid-first round pick — or in the vicinity of where the Milwaukee Bucks pick at 15. Racine Journal-Times

Milwaukee Bucks, Draft, Glen Rice Jr 

What is surprising, though, is that the Nets also have put Scott Skiles on their short list. Skiles was fired by the Bucks in January after four-plus tumultuous seasons in Milwaukee. Under Skiles, the Bucks had constant internal issues and qualified for the playoffs just once. Racine Journal-Times

Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Scott Skiles 

Drew has been with the Hawks for the last nine seasons, six as an assistant under Mike Woodson before getting the top job. Drew said he is very familiar with the Bucks' personnel and the free-agency situation affecting the team's backcourt this summer. The Hawks swept all four games from the Bucks this season, including three games decided by five points or fewer. "We certainly had some battles," Drew said. "We knew they were going to be grind-out games and we were able to make some plays to come out with wins." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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While head coach Jim Boylan was dismissed from the team two weeks ago, his assistant coaches — Sidney Moncrief, Bill Peterson, Anthony Goldwire, Joe Wolf and Chris Gilmartin — are still under contract until the end of June. Whether any of them will be retained is uncertain. They aren’t the only ones in the Bucks organization on shaky ground. Player personnel director Dave Babcock, scouting director Billy McKinney and head athletic trainer Marc Boff, among others, are also in the final year of their contracts. Racine Journal-Times

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Jamal Franklin sprained the ankle May 4 while working out in Las Vegas. Elfus said the protective boot is precautionary and Franklin should be full speed within a week. His first workout is expected to be June 3 at Dallas. Other teams in the mix: Atlanta, Brooklyn, Cleveland and Milwaukee. UTSanDiego

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Schroeder said his first team workout will be with the Houston Rockets on May 29 and his second with the Bucks on or around June 1. He went through the interview process with Milwaukee officials during the combine, which concluded Friday at the Attack Athletics facility on Chicago's west side. "I think it's a good team, too, for me," Schroeder said of the Bucks. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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Larry Drew is preparing to part ways with the Hawks and will interview for the head coach position with the Bucks Monday. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Larry Drew 

Drew told the Atlanta Journal Constitution Friday that in a meeting with general manager Danny Ferry earlier this week the two came to an amicable agreement to allow the coach to interview for other vacant positions in the league. The Bucks called Ferry about speaking with Drew, who is still under contract until June 30, and they were granted permission. “I’ve moved on from the situation,” Drew told the AJC. “We had a very professional talk just trying to get things in order since I’m still under contract.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Larry Drew