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Adrian Wojnarowski: Another coaching candidate, sources say, near top of Milwaukee Bucks list: Nate McMillan. So far, Pistons have met twice with McMillan. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

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The Pistons are pursuing Sampson and McMillan, the former Trail Blazers coach, sources said. Team president Joe Dumars has long admired McMillan, and owner Tom Gores is taking a leading role in the search. "He's looking to put his stamp on this one," a person familiar with Gores' approach said. CBSSports.com

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Woodson was asked if he ever thinks about what would have happened had he gotten the Pistons' head coaching job two years ago. He said no. "Man, listen, I'm happy to be in New York," Woodson said. "I'm just going to tell you that. I'm happy where I am, man. This couldn't have worked out any better for me as a coach: to be able to come back where I started [as a player]." Newsday

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Keith Langlois: This teaser on @Andre Drummond. Plans not final, but he's reached out to Hakeem Olajuwon for a summer session with the HOFer in Houston. Twitter

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Andre Drummond: Congrats to my boy @Damian Lillard on getting rookie of the year! Great season bro! instagram.com/p/Yyfx2oyMY8/ Twitter @DRE_DRUMMOND_

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Sampson is well-regarded within the Bucks organization and the Bucks will aggressively pursue him along with Van Gundy, sources said. Sampson spent two seasons as an assistant with former Bucks coach Scott Skiles, and he knows the organization well. Sampson has drawn significant interest as a head-coaching candidate this spring. Charlotte will interview him soon, and Philadelphia and Detroit also could reach out to meet with him, sources said. Yahoo! Sports

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Detroit GM Joe Dumars met with Nate McMillan in N.C. last week, sources say. Ownership expected to be involved in formal interview today. Twitter

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Vincent Goodwill: Lindsey Hunter interviewed with the Pistons yesterday, McMillan is interviewing today Twitter

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The Detroit Pistons have opened the interview process in their search for a new coach and are scheduled to sit down Tuesday with Nate McMillan, according to NBA coaching sources. ESPN.com

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Another candidate known to interest Detroit is Houston Rockets assistant coach Kelvin Sampson, who is also projected in coaching circles to be a candidate for the Milwaukee Bucks' job when the Rockets' playoff run is over. ESPN.com

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We can only speculate what his role would be in Chicago next season if he resigns with the Bulls, which will have Derrick Rose back, but you can expect a number of other teams to consider Robinson on a multi-year deal. Teams like Dallas and Detroit could be in the market for a veteran guard who can handle the ball and score, but that will be much clearer after the NBA draft in June, when Trey Burke and Michael Carter-Williams are expected to both be selected in the first 14 picks. Other teams like Portland and Phoenix with money to spend and the need for guard depth could also be suitors. ESPN.com

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Andre Drummond: Damn I feel crazy i went into Victoria's secret alone! You better love me for this one mom..... Twitter @DRE_DRUMMOND_

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Suns interim coach and full-time candidate Lindsey Hunter will be interviewed by the Detroit Pistons for their head- coaching position. With the Suns’ coaching decision on hold while they select a new general manager, the Pistons asked for permission to interview Hunter, who has returned to his family home in Detroit. “It’s just an interview, like any other,” said Hunter, who was interviewed for Orlando’s head-coaching job last summer. “They (the Pistons) have a coaching opening and I was fortunate that they’d consider me. Hopefully, I’ll continue to gain interest from other people.” Arizona Republic

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Vincent Ellis: FYI: #Pistons probably scouting 4 first time intriguing Greek prospect Giannis Adetokunbo this weekend. Twitter @Vincent_Ellis56

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A small gym of 400 seats will be the basketball center of Greece on Saturday. Nea Kifisia hosts Filathlitikos of NBA prospect Giannis Adetocunbo in a second division game. The winner will get promoted to the first division and 8 NBA teams have already send their representatives in order to scout the 18 years old player. EuroHoops.net

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With the Suns’ head coach decision on hold while they select a new general manager, the Pistons asked for permission to interview Hunter, who has returned to his family home in Detroit. “It’s just an interview, like any other,” said Hunter, who was interviewed for Orlando’s head coaching job last summer. “They (the Pistons) have a coaching opening and I was fortunate that they’d consider me. Hopefully, I’ll continue to gain interest from other people.” Arizona Republic

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During a discussion on Detroit's future at the annual "Pancakes & Politics" breakfast, savvy businessman Dan Gilbert suggested that the Detroit Pistons move to downtown Detroit. Gilbert is the Chairman and founder of Quicken Loans and is the majority owner of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. The Michigan Gaming Board also approved Gilbert's plan to purchase the majority stake in Detroit's Greektown-Casino Hotel. wxyz.com

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Gilbert compared the crowd that attends NBA games in Cleveland versus attendance numbers for Pistons games at the Palace of Auburn Hills. He told the crowd that on average, attendance numbers for Cleveland NBA games are 15,000 to 16,000 compared to 3,000 to 4,000 for Pistons games in Auburn Hills. wxyz.com

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When Salley chimed in on who he thinks would be the perfect candidate to be the Pistons next coach he mentioned that Pistons owner Tom Gores and team president and general manager Joe Dumars would get a guy who could make the team playoff-bound right away. "“I’m going to say one thing: Brian Shaw should be the next coach of the Detroit Pistons; Brian Shaw should be the next coach of the Detroit Pistons; Brian Shaw should be the next coach of the Detroit Pistons,” Salley said. “If they do (hire Shaw) guaranteed 50 wins.” Booth Newspapers

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He wishes more former pro athlete would follow a stricter dietary regimen. “This is nothing against my (former Pistons) teammate; I love him to death,” Salley said. “But Rick Mahorn has gained close to 150 pounds since 1989 when we won the championship. "I am the same weight I was back in 1989 - strictly diet; I don’t run; I work out 10 minutes a day, maybe 15 minutes a day.” Booth Newspapers

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