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The Charlotte Bobcats today named Dan Leibovitz and Brian Winters as assistant coaches on the staff of new Head Coach Mike Dunlap. Leibovitz and Winters will join Stephen Silas and Rick Brunson, who officially signed with the team in July. NBA.com

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However, the Bobcats are trying to work out a deal to keep Stephen Silas, who worked as an assistant the last season-and-a-half under his father, former Bobcats coach Paul Silas. Stephen Silas was among those who interviewed for the Bobcats head coaching job before Dunlap was hired. Oklahoman

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Dunlap said he’s in no rush to hire assistants. Stephen Silas and Rob Werdann, who worked for Paul Silas, are assisting Dunlap with pre-draft workouts and voluntary workouts for veteran Bobcats… Charlotte Observer

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Stephen Silas apparently won’t be the Charlotte Bobcats’ next head coach, but he would like to return to the franchise. Charlotte Observer

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Silas said Friday he “absolutely” would like to be part of the next coaching staff, regardless of who gets the top job. That decision is seemingly down to Indiana Pacers assistant Brian Shaw and Los Angeles Lakers assistant Quin Snyder. Silas, lead assistant under his father, Paul, was one of 10 candidates to interview with the Bobcats to be head coach. The Bobcats recently trimmed that list to three finalists – Shaw, Snyder and former Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan. Sloan took his name out of consideration Thursday. Charlotte Observer

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Rick Bonnell: Stephen Silas says he "absolutely" would like to be part of the next #Bobcats coaching staff. Twitter

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Sloan, Shaw and Snyder were chosen from a field of interviewees that included Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing, former Portland coach Nate McMillan, Golden State assistant Michael Malone, Cleveland assistant Nate Tibbetts, Charlotte assistant Stephen Silas, Memphis assistant Dave Joerger and St. John's University assistant Mike Dunlap. ESPN.com

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Malone -- who is also expected to be in the mix in Orlando and for Portland's coaching vacancy -- remains on the short list as well, along with former Portland coach/Raleigh native Nate McMillan. While Yahoo! reported that Orlando assistant -- and longtime friend of Jordan's -- Patrick Ewing is no longer in the mix, a source said Cleveland assistant coach Nate Tibbets is still in the running. Memphis assistant Dave Joerger and former Charlotte assistant Stephen Silas (Paul's son) also interviewed, but their status is not known. SI.com

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The Bobcats have reportedly already interviewed Jerry Sloan, Patrick Ewing, Nate McMillan, Dave Joerger, Mike Malone, Nate Tibbetts, Mike Dunlap and Stephen Silas -- son of departed coach Paul Silas. The Bobcats decided not to renew Paul Silas' contract after the team finished 7-59 this season for the worst winning percentage in league history (.106). ESPN.com

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The Bobcats were also set to interview assistant coach Stephen Silas Monday. Silas served as lead assistant to his father, Paul, whose contract was not renewed last month. Charlotte Observer

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Charlotte has interviewed assistant coaches Michael Malone from Golden State, Cleveland's Nate Tibbetts, St. John's Mike Dunlap and expressed interest in Indiana's Brian Shaw. Bobcats assistant Stephen Silas, son of former coach Paul Silas, has also interviewed. New York Post

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Chris Broussard: Bobcats also expected to interview Brian Shaw...Stephen Silas, Paul Silas's son and current Bobcats assistant, will also be interviewed... Twitter

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Paul Silas was quietly relieved of duties this week. Who are your best bets to take over that train wreck? Well, Silas' son, Stephen, is on the list. But that wouldn't be a very inspiring choice for a franchise that badly needs a big name and proven coach to stabilize a dreadful situation. CBSSports.com

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Of the two unemployed Team USA assistants, Nate McMillan and Mike D'Antoni, McMillan certainly makes the most sense. I see D'Antoni as a better fit in Washington, where he'd have the point guard he needs to run his system (John Wall) and a legit pick-and-roll big man in Nene -- plus a young, athletic roster. The brief working relationship that Charlotte executive Rich Cho and McMillan had in Portland shouldn't be discounted. But let's face it: The Bobcats job is not very attractive, depending on how the draft lottery works out. Short of landing No. 1 pick Anthony Davis, it's hard to envision the Bobcats being able to attract a proven winner to a franchise that has taken rebuilding to new depths. CBSSports.com

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The NBA wants to know in advance which Silas is the Charlotte Bobcats’ head coach for any single game. Coach Paul Silas told me at shoot-around this morning that the league has asked the Bobcats for a heads-up whenever lead assistant Stephen Silas is taking over the team for a game. With the front office’s blessing, Paul Silas is having his son coach about once a week the rest of the season as a training exercise. Charlotte Observer

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The likely next game Stephen Silas will coach is Saturday, on the road against the Detroit Pistons. It makes sense that the league office wants to inform that night’s officiating crew in advance that Stephen Silas is in charge. Referees give head coaches more latitude – to stand throughout the game, to argue calls, to ask for interpretations – than they do assistants. So it makes sense for refs to know how to delineate between Paul’s and Stephen’s roles. Charlotte Observer

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What happens after Silas? His son, Stephen, is a Bobcats assistant and got a strong endorsement from his father. "He’s at a point now where he could take over," Silas said. "He’s helped me immensely. He’s been in this thing for 10 years now. His time is coming. He’ll just have to wait it out. "I told him I’d be his assistant behind the bench. He can have his staff on the bench and I’ll sit there and say, hey, y’all are doing a great job or you aren’t doing a great job." Charlotte Observer

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Charles Oakley: I believe Patrick Ewing, Mark Jackson, Stephen Silas & Ralph Lewis should Head Coaches in the league. Soon! Nxt season would be nice! Twitter

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The Bobcats named Ralph Lewis, Charles Oakley and Stephen Silas as assistant coaches. Lewis played professionally for 10 years, including three seasons in the NBA. He was an assistant with the Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma Thunder from 2005 to 2009. Previously, he coached the Huntsville Flight in the NBA Development League. Charlotte Observer

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Sam Amick: According to league sources, Golden State assistant Stephen Silas will join his dad in Charlotte. Twitter

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