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With Mike Woodson’s contract being hammered out this week, Patrick Ewing won’t be getting any head-coaching interviews with the Knicks any time soon. But yesterday, the Big Fella moved a step closer to his first head-coaching job when he interviewed for the Bobcats position in Charlotte. New York Post

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If Ewing is going to land a head-coaching job in the near future, this could be his best shot as the friendship and mutual respect he shares with Bobcats owner Michael Jordan can’t be overstated. The interviews are being conducted by president Rod Higgins and general manager Rich Cho, but Jordan is expected to make the final call. New York Post

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One person familiar with the situation said this was hardly a courtesy interview, that Ewing has a “good chance’’ of being Paul Silas’ successor. New York Post

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According to a source, Ewing would not be considered for the head job with Orlando and it’s believed his relationship with maligned center Dwight Howard is not as tight as it used to be. New York Post

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Rick Bonnell: Patrick Ewing is in town today for his interview for the #Bobcats coaching job. Twitter

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Two people familiar with the situation say the Bobcats will interview Orlando assistant Patrick Ewing on Thursday in Charlotte for their vacant head coaching position. New York Post

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The Charlotte Bobcats' coaching search will continue this week when owner Michael Jordan's club interviews Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing on Thursday and Memphis Grizzlies assistant Dave Joerger on Friday, according to sources. ESPN.com

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The Bobcats, whose top priority is to find a coach capable of developing young players, are interviewing Mike Dunlap Wednesday. Dunlap, a well- respected basketball mind in both college and pro circles, is the associate head coach to Steve Lavin at St. John's University. ESPN.com

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The Bobcats are not expected to make a hire for several weeks. They also have interest in Indiana assistant Brian Shaw, former Portland and Seattle coach Nate McMillan, and former Utah coach Jerry Sloan, sources said. Bobcats assistant Stephen Silas, son of recently released coach Paul Silas, will also be interviewed, according to sources. ESPN.com

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A source familiar with the search said the Bobcats are set to interview Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Nate Tibbetts today and Orlando Magic assistant Patrick Ewing later this week. Tibbetts has worked for Cavs coach Byron Scott since December of 2011. Most of his experience is as a head coach in the NBA’s development league. Tibbetts spent two seasons as coach of the Tulsa 66ers and two previous to that as coach of the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Charlotte Observer

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As expected, the Orlando Magic have granted the Charlotte Bobcats permission to interview Patrick Ewing for the Bobcats’ vacant head-coaching position, Magic officials said Friday. The Associated Press is reporting that Ewing, 49, is expected to interview for the Bobcats’ job next week. Orlando Sentinel

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People familiar with the situation say Patrick Ewing is one of several candidates the Charlotte Bobcats will interview for their head coaching vacancy and the Hall of Fame center will meet with team officials next week. The people spoke to The Associated Press Thursday on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t publicly announced their list of candidates. Boston Herald

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Speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Stan Van Gundy said assistant coach Patrick Ewing is ready to become an NBA head coach. The Charlotte Bobcats are expected to interview Ewing for their vacant position created by the firing of Paul Silas. "I think he would really focus on the details of execution and hold guys to a high standard of that," Van Gundy said. "Look, I think the guy will be a great head coach. I can't believe it's taken this long. I don't know what the problem is in terms of people's perception. There's so many other ex- players who can get a shot. He's ready, and I hope this offseason will be his time." Orlando Sentinel

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The Charlotte Bobcats are expected to ask the Magic for permission to interview assistant coach Patrick Ewing for their vacant head-coaching position, Yahoo! Sports reported. But Smith said the Bobcats had not made a formal request as of Tuesday night. Ewing would be happy to interview. "No one's called yet, but I'd definitely have some interest in any job," Ewing said about 2½ hours before tipoff Tuesday. "I've, no doubt, put in my apprenticeship working as an assistant coach for nine years now, so I'm just looking for an opportunity." Orlando Sentinel

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Chris Broussard: Bobcats will also talk with Pat Ewing, tho they haven't yet asked for permission from Orlando...they have talked briefly with Nate McMillan Twitter

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John Denton: #Magic Pat Ewing on opening with Bobcats:"I know Michael (Jordan) is getting a lot of grief about hiring friends but I feel like I’m ready." Twitter

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Orlando Magic assistant Patrick Ewing will interview for the Charlotte Bobcats head-coaching job, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. The Bobcats are working to set up a meeting with Ewing once the Magic are finished in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Yahoo! Sports

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Ewing is a close friend of Charlotte owner Michael Jordan, and several sources believe the Hall of Fame center will turn out to be a serious candidate for the opening. Charlotte will make pitches to Golden State Warriors assistant Mike Malone and former Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan, but will likely hire its next coach from a pool of candidates like Ewing who have been less in demand for head-coaching jobs. Ewing has worked eight seasons as an NBA assistant, including the past five on Stan Van Gundy’s staff with the Magic. Detroit Pistons general manager Joe Dumars interviewed Ewing for his franchise’s head-coaching job last spring and was impressed with him. Yahoo! Sports

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As such, the phone of Magic assistant and Jordan's good friend Patrick Ewing shouldn't be ringing from the 704 area code anytime soon. But odds are that it will, especially because Jordan and Ewing talked about the job before Silas replaced Larry Brown in December 2010 and it was speculated then that Ewing would come on board as head coach eventually. A second Magic assistant, Steve Clifford, is another name to remember as someone who could receive an interview. And if Ewing did, in fact, wind up getting his first shot as a head coach, Clifford could even come with him as a package deal of sorts. SI.com

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Read a report over the weekend that asserted Howard wants to hire as well as fire. His top choices supposedly are Brian Shaw and Michael Malone, proving he’s at least up to speed on worthy candidates. This just in: Howard does not intend to grant Patrick Ewing an interview. Howard has little respect for the Magic assistant. Of course, you probably already deduced that, given he felt the need to work on his post moves last summer with Hakeem Olajuwon. New York Post

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