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One source said ex-Seattle and Portland coach Nate McMillan might not be high on the Cavs' list. He might be viewed as being too similar to Scott. News-Herald

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Kerry Eggers: Nate McMillan says neither he nor agent Lonnie Cooper have had contact with any NBA clubs about head coaching opportunities Twitter @kerryeggers

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Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade: Former Seattle/Portland coach Nate McMillan tells The Plain Dealer #Cavs have not contacted him Twitter @PDcavsinsider

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Former Portland and Seattle coach Nate McMillan has emerged as the front-runner to replace the fired Lawrence Frank and become the new head coach of the Detroit Pistons, according to sources familiar with Detroit's plans. New York Daily News

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A source close to former Miami and Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy said Van Gundy has no interest in coaching any of the three current openings in the NBA: in Philadelphia, Detroit or Cleveland. Ex-Portland and Seattle coach Nate McMillan might have some interest in the Cavs' job, but if the Sacramento Kings move to Seattle, he'd be earmarked for that position. Former Milwaukee coach Scott Skiles is available. He's hard-nosed and a defensive coach, but he is known to wear down everyone around him with his relentless style. News-Herald

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Nate McMillan is the early speculative favorite on the list of coaches Dumars might consider. Like a prime Tiger Woods in a golf tournament, size of field could be the former Seattle and Portland coach's biggest obstacle. The Van Gundy brothers also might hold some intrigue. Among those who have not been NBA head coaches, Brian Shaw, a perennial bridesmaid for head-coaching jobs, and Kelvin Sampson also might fit the profile of coaches Dumars might consider. Booth Newspapers

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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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Vincent Goodwill: Names I've heard: McMillan, Sampson, Sloan, Heat assistant David Fizdale. Not sure about the Van Gundy's #Pistons Twitter @vgoodwill

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If the Sacramento Kings move to Seattle, one prominent name appears to be the frontrunner for their coaching job: former SuperSonics coach Nate McMillan. He would be a candidate in Cleveland if the Cavs decide to part ways with Scott. News-Herald

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Nate McMillan on why he’s not coaching in the NBA this year: “Well, I’m looking forward to getting back into the league. Right now I’m just taking some time off and going around watching a lot of basketball. The last few months I’ve basically just been going around to practices and watching some of these coaches — NBA, high school, college coaches — and seeing what they’re doing. I want to stay close to the game so that when that opportunity comes again, if there’s something out here to pick up, I want to have it in my pocket.” Sports Radio Interviews

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Would coming back to Seattle to coach again — if and when the city gets a team — be the perfect situation?: “I will say this: I’m not retired. I’m definitely looking to get back into coaching, and Seattle is a city I absolutely love, so there you go.” Sports Radio Interviews

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At that point, the list of candidates would be significantly longer and could include assistant coaches currently under contract with other teams. But as Prokhorov arrived in New York Friday to address the coaching situation personally, the list of significant candidates that Nets GM Billy King was expected to put on the table consisted essentially of Jackson, former Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy, former Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan and former Clippers, Blazers, Bucks and Lakers coach Mike Dunleavy, a person familiar with the Nets' plan said. CBSSports.com

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Chris Broussard: Source says after Phil Jackson, Nets list includes Mike Dunleavy, Nate McMillan, JVG and Jerry Sloan, tho Sloan called a "long shot." Twitter @Chris_Broussard

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Chris Mannix: Also hearing that Nate McMillan is not on Nets radar right now. Might be tough for the Nets to land a big name this late in the season Twitter @ChrisMannixSI

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As for D'Antoni's future coaching staff, sources say next season is when D'Antoni would like to have former Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan join him as a top assistant in LA. But that would only be in the unlikely event that McMillan isn't scooped up for a head coaching job. CBSSports.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Coaching, Mike D'Antoni, Nate McMillan 

A few more tidbits following an early Tuesday morning interview with Mike D’Antoni, the Lakers’ new head coach: He says his brother, Dan, will be joining the Lakers’ coaching staff but the rest of the staff should remain intact. He hasn’t talked to defensive-minded coach Nate McMillan, but he says he intends to this summer, although he wouldn’t be surprised if McMillan is head coach by that time elsewhere. In D’Antoni’s first start as an NBA player for the Kansas City-Omaha Kings his assignment was to cover Jerry West. “I was the biggest Lakers’ fan because of him,’’ says D’Antoni, who grew up in Mullens, W.Va. Los Angeles Times

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Ken Berger: Mike D'Antoni expected to reach out to fellow USA assistant Nate McMillan as potential defensive assistant, league source tells @CBSSports. Twitter @KBergCBS

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Sam Amick: Former Portland coach Nate McMillan is a possibility to join Mike D'Antoni with the Lakers, but he just told me they haven't spoken yet. Twitter @sam_amick

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Marc J. Spears: Former NBA coach Nate McMillan still has yet to be contacted by the @Lakers about their coach opening, a source tells Y! Sports. Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo

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Until it becomes a certainty that Jackson is ready to return to coaching, the Lakers will continue the search process. It's believed they have an interest in talking to former NBA coaches Mike D'Antoni, Nate McMillan and Mike Dunleavy. No formal offer was made Saturday, but it’s well understood the job is Jackson’s if he wants it. Sources were unclear whether discussions had advanced to the stage of salary and contract length. Los Angeles Times

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