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Other names believed to be under strong consideration as Brown's successor are former Suns and Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni; former Jazz coach Jerry Sloan; and former Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan. Brian Shaw, who was passed over in the search for Jackson's successor, is now an assistant with the Indiana Pacers and is "very happy there," according to a person familiar with Shaw's thinking. Kupchak described the prospect of luring an assistant under contract with another team as "a remote possibility." CBSSports.com

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Chris Broussard: Potential candidates: Nate McMillan, Brian Shaw, Jerry Sloan, Mike D'Antoni and of course, Phil Twitter @Chris_Broussard

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Sean Deveney: Before last year, Nate McMillan's last five teams' pace rankings were: 30th, 30th, 30th, 29th and 29th. Not what Lakers are looking for. Twitter @SeanDeveney

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Marc J. Spears: Source said ex-NBA coach Nate McMillan, who coached Kobe & Dwight with USA BBall,has not been contacted by Lakers but is open to any NBA job Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo

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Ryan Wolstat: Nate McMillan is a great option too in L.A., but last we were told by Dwane, Nate's still happy not coaching. But that was a while ago Twitter @WolstatSun

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Although there are numerous quality coaches available for hire, sources stress that it's not yet clear what sort of direction L.A. would pursue if it decides that an early season change on the bench is unavoidable. Mike D'Antoni, Nate McMillan, Jerry Sloan and Howard's outspoken former coach in Orlando -- Stan Van Gundy -- are among the accomplished coaching names who are presently unattached. The prospect of Jackson's third stint coaching the Lakers is also sure to be talked about if the star-studded roster continues to slump. ESPN.com

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Stotts’ coaching staff will be critical to the Blazers’ success. In addition to Kaleb Canales — the other finalist for the head job and the man who served there on an interim basis after Nate McMillan was fired last season — Stotts will hire four assistants. “There’s a chance I’ll hire somebody this week,” he says. “We may announce them one at a time or as a group, I don’t know. All the assistants will be on the floor, working with players. That said, I’m going to have some experienced X’s and O’s guys to help with game plans. We’re going to have energy. Players can feel the energy of a coaching staff.” Portland Tribune

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Sources say Louisville coach Rick Pitino has also expressed strong interest in the position, but the general expectation in USAB circles is that Krzyzewski will be succeeded by an NBA coach. Current Team USA assistants Mike D'Antoni and Nate McMillan, meanwhile, are regarded as long-shot contenders in part because both are out of work at present, meaning it would likely be too much to ask either of them -- when they do inevitably resurface in the NBA in the near future -- to take on the national team in addition to the rigors of a new pro job. ESPN.com

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How was your relationship with Rudy (Fernandez)? McMillan: A coach-player relationship. I know I'm the bad guy in Spain. Look, for Rudy to come to Portland was a great challenge. A star in Spain goes to the United States and he's on the bench behind an All-Star like Brandon Roy. It was very difficult to give him the opportunity or to put him in the situation he wanted. He's a very good player but the needs minutes. He can't play 10 or 15. He's not a microwave ... I think he didn't like the NBA game and he didn't feel comfortable." El Correo Gallego

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McMillan: They [Sergio Rodriguez and Rudy] wanted more, although I don't think it's all my fault. Rudy had the chance to go to Dallas and become a starter. It surprises me that he didn't wanted to go there. El Correo Gallego

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Sources say that Louisville coach Rick Pitino has also expressed strong interest in the position, but the general expectation in USAB circles is that Krzyzewski will be succeeded by an NBA coach. Current Team USA assistants Mike D'Antoni and Nate McMillan, meanwhile, are regarded as long-shot contenders in part because both are out of work at present, meaning that it would likely be too much to ask either of them -- when they do inevitably resurface in the NBA in the near future -- to take on the national team in addition to the rigors of a new pro job. ESPN.com

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Although Olshey did not offer names, if he goes the route of choosing an assistant, he is expected to consider Indiana's Brian Shaw, Golden State's Michael Malone, Miami's David Fizdale, Oklahoma City's Rex Kalamian, San Antonio's Mike Budenholzer and Memphis' Dave Joerger. Blazers assistant Kaleb Canales, who went 8-15 as interim coach last season after Nate McMillan was fired, is also expected to be a candidate. Canales will coach the Blazers' Summer League entrant, with help from Dan Dickau and Hersey Hawkins. Oregonian

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Josh Robbins: Nate McMillan is not involved in the #Orlando #Magic coaching search, the @orlandosentinel has learned. Twitter

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Ric Bucher: Lost in the DH drama: GM Rob Hennigan's description of his ideal head coach supports league buzz that Nate McMillan is top choice. Twitter

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Nate McMillan and Brian Shaw have been informed that they're no longer candidates for Charlotte, sources tell Y! Quin Snyder is frontrunner. Twitter

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One player (who will be a top 10 pick and shall remain nameless) said, “I would love to play for a city like Portland and play alongside LaMarcus and be coached by Nate McMillan.” CSNNW.com

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Chris Haynes: Charlotte Bobcats in process of narrowing down coaching candidates. Former #Blazers coach Nate McMillan will make initial cut, I'm told. Twitter

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Dwight Howard’s parents and other family members want him to stay long-term in Orlando. He wants to leave. The Magic can’t decide whether it is going to move him or keep him. Yes, it’s still very much a soap opera, but that hasn’t stopped Nate McMillan from agreeing to interview for Orlando’s head coaching position. New York Daily News

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The rash of injuries with the Blazers was nothing more than bum luck, says McMillan, who was on the injured list himself with a torn Achilles' tendon at one point. "I don't blame any of it on the medical staff," he says. "They had absolutely nothing to do with it. Neither did my coaching or how we were training (the players). "It was just a series of unfortunate situations. Like with Greg, where we didn't have an opportunity to oversee this last year because of the lockout. He had a setback, but that wasn't on our medical staff. It wasn't Jay (Jensen, the trainer) or our strength and conditioning guys." Portland Tribune

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The former Trail Blazers coach interviewed for the vacant Charlotte Bobcats position last week and is considered among the leading candidates, along with Jerry Sloan, Brian Shaw and Michael Malone. Does McMillan want the Charlotte job? "I'm looking at situations," he said via phone from Cary, N.C., 12 miles from his hometown of Raleigh. "We'll see what happens. They're interviewing a lot of guys, trying to see which direction they will go." Portland Tribune

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