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Atlanta's top target, Stan Van Gundy, is a long shot to accept the job, league sources said. Yahoo! Sports

Atlanta Hawks, Coaching, Stan Van Gundy 

Asked about a report that the Sixers had asked for permission to talk to Rockets assistant coach Kelvin Sampson about their coaching vacancy, Hinkie said: "I'm not even there yet. I won't confirm or deny, but I will say I don't know where that came from." Philadelphia Inquirer

Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers, Coaching, Kelvin Sampson 

As I tweeted last week, Jerry Sloan yearns to coach again but not with the Bucks. Racine Journal-Times

Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Jerry Sloan 

The Hawks have interviewed Stan Van Gundy and Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer for their yet-to-be vacant head coach position. Each has previously been described as a candidate for the position held by Larry Drew until June 30 when his contract expires. However the AJC has learned that Van Gundy and Budenholzer have been interviewed by general manager Danny Ferry. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio Spurs, Coaching, Danny Ferry, Stan Van Gundy, Larry Drew, Mike Budenholzer 

I am told that there are others who have been officially interviewed. How many and who they are remains a secret. Ferry is keeping his coaching search extremely close to the vest and has repeated declined to speak specifically about the process. I am told that process, which still could result in a new contract for Drew, is in the middle stages. Ferry, along with several others from the Hawks front office, are in Chicago this week for the NBA Scouting Combine. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Coaching 

David Aldridge: Bucks GM John Hammond says Milwaukee was "honored" that Sloan even met with the team: "He's Jerry Sloan." Twitter @daldridgetnt

Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Jerry Sloan, John Hammond 

Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan has decided he is not interested in the Milwaukee Bucks' head coaching job after meeting with Bucks officials last week, according to veteran agent Keith Glass, who is advising Sloan on potential head coaching jobs. NBA.com

Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Jerry Sloan 

"The bottom line is, Jerry doesn't really feel it's the right fit for him right now," Glass said Thursday. "He's interested (in coaching again). He's in Chicago now watching the Pre-Draft. And his name keeps popping up with every job, and he hasn't applied for anything. He had a real nice meeting with them. They came to see him on his farm (in downstate Illinois). They had a great meeting just in terms of liking each other. (Bucks general manager) John Hammond said 'I wish I could have stayed and watched the game with him.' It's just not the right fit for Jerry, from Jerry's point of view. That's not a negative thing; that's just the reality." NBA.com

Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Jerry Sloan 

Steve Luhm: Aldridge talked to agent Keith Glass, who is apparently advising Sloan. Very interesting aspect to this story. Sloan has never has an agent. Twitter @sluhm

Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Jerry Sloan, Agents, Keith Glass 

Ken Berger: The Sixers are expected to interview lead assistant Michael Curry for coaching opening next week, league sources say. Twitter @KBergCBS

Philadelphia 76ers, Coaching, Michael Curry 

"Yeah (he'll be back), Doc and I are talking about our team next year," Ainge said. "(No suspense) from my perspective. We've got a great coach. We've got a coach everybody would love to have and he's got three years left on his contract and I think Doc likes Boston, too.Coaches get tired, though. It's a hard job. Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, Doc Rivers, Danny Ainge, Coaching 

Gary Washburn: Danny Ainge confirms that Doc Rivers is returning next season as #celtics coach. "We've got a coach everybody would love to have." Twitter @GwashNBAGlobe

Boston Celtics, Doc Rivers, Danny Ainge, Coaching 

Steve Bulpett: Rivers injured, not at Pre-Draft combine. Suffered bad hamstring pull playing tennis. Ainge: "It's kind of funny, but it's not." Twitter @SteveBHoop

Draft, Doc Rivers, Danny Ainge, Coaching 

Arash Markazi: Source I talked to said Sterling would take his time with the decision, which he has. No need to rush with VDN signed through June. Twitter @ArashMarkazi

Los Angeles Clippers, Vinny Del Negro, Coaching, Donald Sterling, Owners 

Arash Markazi: A big issue for VDN and the Clippers is he'd need at least a 3-year deal. Does CP3 want to trust VDN with the prime of his career? Twitter @ArashMarkazi

Los Angeles Clippers, Free Agency, Chris Paul, Vinny Del Negro, Coaching 

Arash Markazi: Source tells me Clippers decision on coach will be organizational but team will indeed consult with CP3 and Blake. It won't be made blindly. Twitter @ArashMarkazi

Los Angeles Clippers, Free Agency, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Vinny Del Negro, Coaching 

Arash Markazi: The Clippers won't make any move that would make it harder to re-sign CP3. He will be consulted on everything until he re-signs. Twitter @ArashMarkazi

Los Angeles Clippers, Free Agency, Chris Paul, Vinny Del Negro, Coaching 

The Los Angeles Clippers, after following up the first division title in franchise history with a disappointing first- round playoff exit, have not ruled out bringing back coach Vinny Del Negro, according to sources close to the process. Sources told ESPN.com that there is a level of interest within the organization to extend Del Negro's contract despite the widespread assumption in league circles that the embattled coach would take the fall for the Clippers' six-game exit to the Memphis Grizzlies in Round 1. ESPN.com

Los Angeles Clippers, Vinny Del Negro, Coaching 

The final call ultimately rests with Clippers owner Donald Sterling -- who is regarded as Del Negro's biggest backer in the organization -- but one source close to the process said Wednesday that team officials were still deliberating and that no decision has been made yet. ESPN.com

Los Angeles Clippers, Vinny Del Negro, Coaching, Donald Sterling 

Sources stressed that Sterling could still wind up deciding to go another direction entering a critical summer for the team with Chris Paul bound for free agency July 1. But initial conversations between the team and Del Negro are said to have been positive after the team won a club-record 56 games and overcame a steady stream of injuries to finish with the No. 4 seed in the West. ESPN.com

Los Angeles Clippers, Free Agency, Chris Paul, Vinny Del Negro, Coaching, Donald Sterling