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Grizzlies To Interview George Karl On Monday

The Memphis Grizzlies will interview George Karl on Monday, according to a source.

Karl was fired by the Denver Nuggets last week following a regular season in which he won Coach of the Year.

The Grizzlies are searching for a replacement to Lionel Hollins. David Joerger is widely considered the favorite for the position, while Ed Pinckney, Alvin Gentry and Brian Shaw are also candidates.

Via Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Alvin Gentry To Interview For Grizzlies' Opening Friday

Alvin Gentry will interview for the Memphis Grizzlies' head coach vacancy on Friday, according to sources.

Gentry was contacted by the Grizzlies on Wednesday and is slated to meet with Robert Pera and Jason Levien in Washington, D.C.

The Grizzlies are expected to conduct interviews through next week.

Gentry was fired by the Phoenix Suns in January and has lobbied for openings with the Charlotte Bobcats and Los Angeles Clippers.

Via Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Grizzlies Receive Permission To Interview Ed Pinckney

The Memphis Grizzlies have received permission to interview Ed Pinckney for their head coaching position, according to sources.

Pinckney is an assistant with the Chicago Bulls and was previously with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Grizzlies have also spoken with George Karl and Alvin Gentry on the phone, while Dave Joerger will also be interviewed.

Lionel Hollins will not return to the Grizzlies next season.

Via Ken Berger/CBS Sports

Lionel Hollins Won't Return To Grizzlies

Lionel Hollins will not return to the Memphis Grizzlies for the 13-14 NBA season.

Hollins was without a contract for next season and the Grizzlies informed him of their decision on Monday.

Hollins led the Grizzlies to the Western Conference Finals this season before losing to the Spurs in four games.

The Grizzlies will consider George Karl, Alvin Gentry and David Joerger as replacements for Hollins. 

Joerger is widely considered the frontrunner.

Via Ronald Tillery/Commercial Appeal

Nuggets Receive Permission To Talk To Brian Shaw, Lionel Hollins

The Denver Nuggets have received permission to interview Brian Shaw and Lionel Hollins for their head coaching vacancy.

The Nuggets are likely to interview a small group of candidates, based on previous reports.

Pete D'Alessandro remains a top candidate for the team’s general manager vacancy.

Via Benjamin Hochman/Denver Post

Hollins, Karl Could Trade Coaching Jobs With Grizzlies, Nuggets

The Memphis Grizzlies have not ruled out bringing back Lionel Hollins, but one source said that he could go to the Denver Nuggets while George Karl becomes his replacement.

Karl was relieved of his duties as head coach of the Nuggets on Thursday.

Karl has a strong ally in the Grizzlies' front office in Stu Lash.

Benjamin Hochman of the Denver Post reports that Brian Shaw is also a candidate for the Nuggets.

Via Marc Stein/ESPN

Nets Will Receive Permission To Interview Lionel Hollins

The Brooklyn Nets have not yet received permission to interview Lionel Hollins, according to a source.

The Grizzlies received a request the day after they were eliminated in the Western Conference Finals and have yet to ask a second time.

The Grizzlies have granted permission to the Clippers to interview Hollins.

The Nets are believed to be targeting Brian Shaw.

David Aldridge of NBA.com reports that the Grizzlies will grant permission to the Nets when they ask again. The Grizzlies began giving permission to other teams on Sunday.

Via Ronald Tillery/Commercial Appeal

Clippers Receive Permission To Interview Lionel Hollins

The Los Angeles Clippers have received permission to interview Lionel Hollins.

Hollins led the Memphis Grizzlies to the Western Conference Finals, but is unlikely to return.

The Clippers are searching for a replacement for Vinny Del Negro.

A source said, however, that Brian Shaw remains the leading candidate. Reports also indicate that the Brooklyn Nets have identified Shaw as their top candidate.

Via Ramona Shelburne/ESPN

Chris Wallace Likely To Be Hired By Kings For GM Job

The Sacramento Kings are likely to hire Chris Wallace as their next general manager.

Wallace was perceived as the favorite for the job and his candidacy was apparently strengthened over the weekend.

Travis Schlenk of the Golden State Warriors has also been a candidate, while Larry Bird, R.C. Buford and others apparently rebuked the Kings' interest.

Wallace, who is still a member of the Memphis Grizzlies' front office, would replace longtime GM Geoff Petrie.

Via Marc Stein/ESPN

Lionel Hollins Recieves Permission To Speak To Other Teams

Lionel Hollins has received permission from the Memphis Grizzlies to talk to other NBA teams about a head coach opening.

Discussions between the Grizzlies and Hollins stalled on Saturday night, with "major philosophical differences," according to a source.

The Brooklyn Nets will primarily target Hollins and Brian Shaw for their coaching vacancy.

Hollins led the Grizzlies to the Western Conference finals and has said he wants to return.

Via Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Memphis Grizzlies Archives

Levien Fails To Endorse Retaining Hollins

Jason Levien said the Grizzlies plan to move quickly in the coaching process.

21 NBA Teams To Compete In 2013 Vegas Summer League

The 2013 Vegas Summer League will be comprised of 22 teams and run from July 12 to July 22.

Sources: Relationship Between Hollins, Randolph Strained At Times

Lionel Hollins' relationship with Zach Randolph has been strained at times throughout the Grizzlies' season

Tony Allen Hopes To Re-Sign With Grizzlies

Tony Allen will have no shortage of suitors ready to pursue him this summer.

Mavericks Interested In Jarrett Jack, Bayless

Jarrett Jack and Jerryd Bayless have played key playoff minutes this season.

Levien: Grizzlies Using Analytics To Manage Salary Cap

The Grizzlies are looking at new ways to manage the salary cap.

NBA Has Lowest Rated Conference Final Opener Since 2007 In Spurs/Grizzlies

The Spurs win over the Grizzlies on Sunday ranks as the lowest rated conference final opener since 2007.

Chris Wallace Hoping To Stay As Grizzlies GM

Chris Wallace has years left on his contract as the Grizzlies' GM, but he has no guarantees moving forward.

Marc Gasol Fails To Land On All-Defensive First Team After Winning DPOY

Tony Allen and LeBron James headline the 2012-13 NBA All-Defensive first team.

Hollins Confident He'll Return As Grizzlies Coach

Lionel Hollins’ contract is up at the end of this season.

Grizzlies Want To Make Durant Work For Everything, Avoid Putting Him On Line

The Grizzlies are allowing Kevin Durant to average 35.5 points, 13 rebounds and 7.5 assists.

Grizzlies' Joerger Compared To Thibodeau

David Joerger, currently an assistant coach under Lionel Hollins with the Grizzlies, is considered one of the top candidates for head coaching jobs in the future.

Marc Gasol Named Defensive Player Of The Year

Marc Gasol beat out LeBron James and Serge Ibaka to be named the 2012-13 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

Willie Reed To Sign With Grizzlies For Rest Of Season

At 6-foot-10, Willie Reed will bolster what’s already a big, physical Grizzlies frontcourt.

Tony Allen Focused On Grizzlies, Not Free Agency

"I'm bleeding blue right now, so I haven't thought past the Grizzlies," Tony Allen said.

Hollins, Randolph Shrug Off Rumors Of Friction

There is a growing belief that Memphis Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins and forward Zach Randolph aren't on the same page, but both men dispelled the notion on Thursday.

Report: Grizzlies To Sign Keyon Dooling

Keyon Dooling is eligible for the playoffs after sitting out most of this season following an announced retirement last offseason.

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Source: Raptors Likely To Offer Extension To Rudy Gay

Rudy Gay has enjoyed the challenge since being traded to the Raptors.

Hollinger: Grizzlies Have No Immediate Plans To Install SportVU Cameras

John Hollinger has been a central figure in the field of basketball analytics.
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