Alvin Gentry and the New Orelans Pelicans have agreed upon a deal for him to become their next head coach. 

Gentry will assume his duties with the Pelicans after the Finals as he is currently assistant coach of the Golden State Warriors. 

Gentry replaces Monty Williams as head coach. 

Gentry has developed a reputation as one of the league' better coaches on offense. The Pelicans were a better team on offense than defense during the 14-15 season, but many believed the talent of Anthony Davis on offense was not being fully maximalized. 

The Orlando Magic have entered into contract talks with Scott Skiles and expect to soon complete his hiring as head coach.

Skiles also interviewed this week with the New Orleans Pelicans.

One source said the Magic hope to have a deal struck with Skiles as soon as Friday.

Skiles' candidacy has always had the strong backing of Magic ownership and team CEO Alex Martins‎, from the moment Jacque Vaughn was dismissed in February.

The New Orleans Pelicans have discussed their head coaching vacancy with Vinny Del Negro.

Del Negro emerged as a candidate after the Pelicans considered his prior experience with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers.

Del Negro reached the playoffs four times in five seasons.

Del Negro was credited with playing a part in the development of several talented young players in both jobs. He worked in the Phoenix Suns' front office, where he ascended from player personnel director to assistant general manager.

Scott Skiles remains the frontrunner for the Orlando Magic job, but he has also been interviewed by the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Pelicans and Magic both entered their coaching search with Tom Thibodeau as a candidate, but he remains under contract with the Chicago Bulls.

Jeff Van Gundy and Alvin Gentry have also interviewed with the Pelicans.

As Royce White attempts his NBA comeback through the July Summer League, the Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans are emerging as suitors for the former 16th overall selection in the 2012 NBA Draft, league sources told RealGM. 

White has worked out in Minneapolis this season, and recently had a workout with the Los Angeles Clippers, a source said. The Clippers, and several other teams, remain in strong contention for White's summer league decision.

The New Orleans Pelicans held a formal interview with Jeff Van Gundy on Tuesday.

Van Gundy and Pelicans' officials met in the Bay Area to discuss the opening.

The sides had spoken over the phone, but this was the first face-to-face meeting, league sources said.

New Orleans general manager Dell Demps met with another candidate, Golden State assistant Alvin Gentry, in the Bay Area prior to the start of the Western Conference finals.

The Pelicans have been researching his successful seasons as head coach of the Houston Rockets and New York Knicks.

Jeff Van Gundy has expressed interest in the New Orleans Pelicans' head coaching position.

Van Gundy hasn't coached since parting ways with the Houston Rockets in 2007.

The Pelicans are considering Van Gundy for the position.

Longtime Van Gundy confident Tom Thibodeau has been considered a candidate, but he remains under contract by the Chicago Bulls.

Alvin Gentry has emerged as a leading candidate for the New Orleans Pelicans' head coaching job.

Gentry interviewed on Monday with Mickey Loomis and Dell Demps and he believes the opportunity to coach Anthony Davis would be career defining. 

''He's more than interested,'' the source said Thursday morning. "He really believes that this is a job that would certainly define him as a coach because of the opportunity that it creates.

"Certainly this is one of those jobs that you feel is probably as good as any job available right now, no question. Even if there were no other jobs, it would still be the best."

The Pelicans are seeking a replacement for Monty Williams and have also had interest in John Calipari and Tom Thibodeau.

Gentry is currently an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors.

Scott Brooks is passing on opportunities to interview with the Denver Nuggets and New Orleans Pelicans. Brooks appears inclined to sit out the entire 15-16 season.

Brooks has a 338-207 career coaching record following his tenure with the Oklahoma City Thunder and wants to return to the sideline at some point in the future. Brooks was fired by the Thunder this offseason.

Brooks wants to look at television opportunities and reconnect with his family living in California.

Brooks is owed the balance of his 15-16 salary by the Thunder.

John Calipari has interest in becoming head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, according to a source close to the coach.

Calipari recently signed an extension with Kentucky.

Calipari would have the chance to reunite with Anthony Davis and Tyreke Evans if he returned to the NBA with the Pelicans.

there have been exploratory conversations between Calipari and the Pelicans, but it doesn't appear as though the franchise could meet his financial demands.

League sources said the Pelicans are willing to pay around $4 million to $5 million per season for Monty Williams' successor. Williams was fired last week after five seasons at the helm.

But Calipari makes about $8 million annually and recently agreed to a one-year contract extension through 2022, which he hasn't yet signed. 

The financial aspects are a major issue for Calipari, while he also would seek input on the Pelicans' roster.

Calipari released the following statement via Twitter:

"Even though Anthony and Tyreke are in NOLA, I have no interest in the Pelicans or any other job. I have a great job and I'm happy at UK."