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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

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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

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Gery Woelfel: German point guard Dennis Schroeder will work out for Bucks. Ditto for Houston and Utah. Twitter @GeryWoelfel

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There is growing sentiment Bucks backup guard J.J. Redick, who is an unrestricted free agent, will sign with another team in July. Racine Journal-Times

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As I tweeted last week, Jerry Sloan yearns to coach again but not with the Bucks. Racine Journal-Times

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David Aldridge: Bucks GM John Hammond says Milwaukee was "honored" that Sloan even met with the team: "He's Jerry Sloan." Twitter @daldridgetnt

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Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan has decided he is not interested in the Milwaukee Bucks' head coaching job after meeting with Bucks officials last week, according to veteran agent Keith Glass, who is advising Sloan on potential head coaching jobs. NBA.com

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"The bottom line is, Jerry doesn't really feel it's the right fit for him right now," Glass said Thursday. "He's interested (in coaching again). He's in Chicago now watching the Pre-Draft. And his name keeps popping up with every job, and he hasn't applied for anything. He had a real nice meeting with them. They came to see him on his farm (in downstate Illinois). They had a great meeting just in terms of liking each other. (Bucks general manager) John Hammond said 'I wish I could have stayed and watched the game with him.' It's just not the right fit for Jerry, from Jerry's point of view. That's not a negative thing; that's just the reality." NBA.com

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Steve Luhm: Aldridge talked to agent Keith Glass, who is apparently advising Sloan. Very interesting aspect to this story. Sloan has never has an agent. Twitter @sluhm

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Gery Woelfel: Bucks have interviews set up with Gobert and, yes, another big: Mason Plumlee of Duke. Twitter @GeryWoelfel

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Gery Woelfel: Can't have enough bigs: Louisville's Gorgui Dieng said he will work out for Bucks. Twitter @GeryWoelfel

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Charles F. Gardner: Miami point guard Shane Larkin said he interviewed with Bucks on Wednesday and is setting up workout with team for later this month. Twitter @cf_gardner

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Charles F. Gardner: "I liked them a lot," Larkin said of meeting with Bucks. "It seemed like a family atmosphere there. I'm very interested in them." Twitter @cf_gardner

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Charles F. Gardner: Rice said he had interviews with Golden State, Milwaukee, Boston, Philadelphia and San Antonio. Twitter @cf_gardner

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McMillan also is a candidate for the coaching openings with the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons. He's already interviewed with those teams. Yahoo! Sports

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Ray Allen recounted a story about how a former teammate drank a very strange liquid concoction before games. “The strangest drink I’ve ever seen was Acie Earl,’’ said Allen, referring to a teammate on the 1996-97 Milwaukee Bucks. “He used to mix Coca-Cola and coffee and drink it before a game. I was like, ‘Never.’ I guess he was just looking for that caffeine rush… I got just spased even thinking about it.’’ Sulia

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Peter Vecsey: Heard what ignited Monta-Sanders end-of-season near fight: Source says Larry told Ellis in essence, "We'd be much better if you went home." Twitter @PeterVecsey1

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Gery Woelfel: NBA teams r allotted 18 player interrogations at pre-draft. Look for the Bucks to use all of them on guards. Twitter @GeryWoelfel

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