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Charles F. Gardner: Jim Boylan on #Bucks: "Not unlike many teams, there always are contract issues and personalities to deal with. It was not an easy group." Twitter @cf_gardner

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The Milwaukee Bucks will begin a search immediately for a new head coach after informing Jim Boylan that he will not be offered a new contract, General Manager John Hammond announced. The decision was made after Hammond met with Boylan Wednesday morning at the Bucks Training Center in St. Francis, Wis. NBA.com

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“At this time we feel it’s in the best interest of the organization to seek a new coach to lead our team,” said Hammond. “We appreciate Jim’s efforts not only in his time as head coach, but in his entire tenure as a coach in Milwaukee. On behalf of the Bucks organization, I thank Jim for his five years here and his many contributions on and off the court. We wish Jim and his wife, Jane, the best.” NBA.com

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Adrian Wojnarowski: With Jim Boylan out as interim coach, Stan Van Gundy and Kelvin Sampson will be two top targets for Milwaukee, league sources tell Y! Twitter @WojYahooNBA

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Former Bucks assistant and current Houston Rockets assistant Kelvin Sampson is considered a possible candidate. The Rockets are playing Game 5 of their playoff series against Oklahoma City on Wednesday night. Sampson also is considered a candidate for the vacant coaching position in Charlotte. And the Bucks could be intrigued if current Memphis Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins does not have his contract extended. Hollins is in the final year of a three-year contract. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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Marc Stein: Rockets assistant Kelvin Sampson is already a candidate in Charlotte and will be among candidates to replace Jim Boylan in Milwaukee Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

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Jonathan Feigen: Absolutely expect Kelvin Sampson to hear from Milwaukee, too. Sampson said he does not want to consider positions during the series. Twitter @Jonathan_Feigen

Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Kelvin Sampson 

Charles F. Gardner: Jim Boylan is out as Bucks coach, source indicates. He went 22-28 at end of season after replacing Scott Skiles. Twitter @cf_gardner

Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Scott Skiles 

Charles F. Gardner: Bucks will begin search for new coach after five years with Skiles and Boylan leading the staff. Skiles coached four-plus seasons in Mke. Twitter @cf_gardner

Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Jim Boylan 

Another thing out of Jennings' control is where he will be next season. As a restricted free agent, he is eligible to receive an offer from the other 29 teams. The Bucks also have the opportunity to match any offer and keep him. But does he want to play for the Bucks anymore? "I don't know," Jennings said. "I can't answer that." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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Gustavo Ayon doesn't want to stay in the NBA and he's very happy about reaching an agreement with FC Barcelona six months ago. Encestando

Milwaukee Bucks, FC Barcelona, Spain, Gustavo Ayon 

Sam Amico: Bucks G Brandon Jennings on if he wants to continue with Milwaukee: "I don't know. I can't answer that." Jennings a restricted free agent. Twitter @SamAmicoFSO

Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, Brandon Jennings 

"My contract's up so I'm just going to have to figure out where that leaves me," Dunleavy said. "Honestly I haven't given a lot of thought to it. "I like being here; I grew up here. I signed as a free agent here. I'm willing to come back. I've got to talk to the team and see what they want to do and go from there." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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Another candidate known to interest Detroit is Houston Rockets assistant coach Kelvin Sampson, who is also projected in coaching circles to be a candidate for the Milwaukee Bucks' job when the Rockets' playoff run is over. ESPN.com

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Despite speculation surrounding his future in the NBA, Gustavo Ayon expects the Milwaukee Bucks to pick up the team option on his contract for next season and is looking forward to returning, his agent Emilio Duran told RealGM. The Bucks traded for Ayon in the deal that brought them J.J. Redick, and the organization insisted that the Orlando Magic include Ayon. From the start, the Bucks have let Ayon and his agent know that playing time would be scarce this season, but they would prioritize him long-term. “Gustavo likes Milwaukee, he just really wants to help the team and as far as we’ve been indicated he will be with the Bucks next season,” Duran said. “He wants to keep getting better there and help out.” RealGM

Milwaukee Bucks, Gustavo Ayon 

Bucks guard J.J. Redick was asked about Collins' decision to talk about his sexual preference. "I'm proud of him," Redick said. "I know it's not an easy thing to do, obviously. He showed a lot of courage to come out in the sporting world, in this environment is a very difficult thing. Props to him. "It doesn't change in any way how I view him or feel about him. If anything, it's a really good thing for our culture." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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Ray Allen reflected on his tenure with the Bucks and the infamous trade and said he didn’t harbor “any bitterness” toward any Bucks officials. That includes then Bucks coach George Karl, with whom he often butted heads. Allen said that he hasn’t spoken to Karl since their Milwaukee days, even though they have seen each other on numerous occasions. “We’re like ships passing in the night,” Allen said. Before signing with Heat last summer as a free agent, Allen said he also had offers on the table from Memphis and Minnesota. He said Milwaukee never contacted him. Racine Journal-Times

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Andrew Gruman: Ilyasova will take a few months off before returning to Milwaukee. He will play for Turkey in the European Championships in late summer. Twitter

Milwaukee Bucks, Ersan Ilyasova 

Jim Boylan probably coached his last Bucks game Sunday. Boylan replaced the fired Scott Skiles on Jan. 8 and guided the Bucks into postseason play. But the Bucks struggled down the stretch during the regular season and didn’t play particularly well in the playoffs. There is speculation Boylan could learn of his fate as soon as Monday. “He did a good job.” Bucks center Larry Sanders said of Boylan. “He did his best he could under some tough conditions.” Racine Journal-Times

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Nancy Armour: Bucks rookie John Henson says wont think differently of @jasoncollins34. "He's one of us, an NBA player, and we have to treat him like that" Twitter

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