Mark Jackson -- the former New York Knick, Indiana Pacer and current analyst for ESPN and ABC -- is very much being considered for the Golden State job.

In fact, Jackson has had two conversations with the Warriors, including one with owner Joe Lacob, according two NBA sources.

That is significant because Lacob was not in on the Warriors' first set of discussions with candidates. It is unknown whether Brian Shaw, Frank Casey or Lawrence Frank has met or talked to Lacob up to this point.

Lawrence Frank and Dwane Casey are believed to be the two leading candidates to become the next head coach of the Warriors.

Owner Joe Lacob also considered Kevin McHale and Mike Brown, both of whom were hired this week elsewhere.

Both Frank and Casey have previous head coaching experience, something Lacob is believed to value greatly.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry underwent successful surgery on his right ankle earlier on Wednesday, the team announced.

The surgery, which was performed by Dr. Bob Anderson, a foot and ankle specialist at the OrthoCarolina Clinic in Charlotte North Carolina, repaired instability that existed in the ankle due to recurrent ankle sprains. Curry, who missed a total of eight (8) games last season due to multiple sprains of the right ankle, is expected to be ready for training camp in the fall.

Curry, 23, appeared in 74 games during the 2010-11 season, averaging 18.6 points, 5.8 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.47 steals. He led the NBA in free throw percentage (.934), ranked third in the NBA in three-point field goal percentage (.442) and became the first player in NBA history to shoot at least 45% from the floor (.480), 40% from three-point territory (.442) and 85% from the free throw line (.934) in his first two seasons in the league.

This offseason, the Warriors have hired a new assistant general manager in Bob Myers and an advisor in Jerry West.

West was asked on Tuesday if he believes changes are necessary in order to improve the roster.

"I do think there's changes that need to be made here, I really do. And I know they do, in talking with them.

"And there's a lot of ways to make changes. You don't necessarily have to trade players sometimes, and you can sign free agents. And they have the ability to sign a free agent."

West was asked if the Warriors already have a great player.

"I think greatness is measured over a period of time. They'll take players and anoint them at a very early age. I always say you shouldn't judge a rookie until after his third year to see if he grows.

"I look at (Stephen Curry), for instance, I see tremendous growth in him as a player. Tremendous growth. But there's still more room for improvement and that improvement will come through experience.

"Monta Ellis, a fierce competitor. He competes his fanny off every night. Love to watch him to play. But to me, size helps. Size helps."

Jerry West is optimistic that the Warriors are not too far away from competing.

"I think there's teams in the West that are slipping and I think it's obvious who they are. But I just see an opportunity here, I really do. And it's about the people. My biggest concern was not to come up here and step on anybody's toes. I'm a team player.

"I see an opportunity here because of the athletes they have on the team, I think the fan base, and I see risk-takers on this ownership.

"And if people are not willing to take a risk to get something they don't have -- and that means trading players, being active, talking to the other teams, finding out who's going to be available."

Mark Jackson has met with Golden State Warriors officials to discuss the franchise’s coaching job, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.

The meeting occurred in Los Angeles nearly two weeks ago when Golden State executives first embarked on the replacement for Keith Smart, sources say. Jackson could be brought back for a second interview, but former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown remains the leading candidate for the opening.

Boston Celtics assistant coach Lawrence Frank is scheduled to meet with Golden State officials this weekend.

Jackson, a cable television analyst, has been pursuing a head coaching job for several years.

Longtime Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw threw his hat into the Golden State ring, as he interviewed with the Warriors for their vacancy in the last couple of days, according to multiple sources.

Shaw, 45, has strong ties to the Bay Area. He is a native of Oakland, Calif., and his hometown even celebrated "Brian Shaw Day" on Aug. 10, 2010. His candidacy might have received an unexpected boost Friday when the Warriors announced the hiring of former Lakers general manager Jerry West to Golden State's executive board.

West was the GM in 1999 when Shaw's relationship with the Lakers first began, when he was signed to provide depth at shooting guard while Kobe Bryant was sidelined with a broken hand.

The Golden State Warriors announced Friday that Jerry West has agreed to join the Warriors front office.

West will also sit on the executive board and receive a minority ownership stake in the team. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

West has extensive management experience in the NBA, having served as the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers and then Memphis Grizzlies.

Kevin McHale met with Golden State executives Larry Riley and Bob Myers to discuss the Warriors’ head coaching job, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.

Sources called the meeting “informal” and it could turn into a more serious sit-down later with team executives and ownership.
Also, the Warriors are meeting Boston Celtics assistant coach Lawrence Frank in Chicago for an interview on Saturday, sources said.

Ex-Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown is still the leader to be offered the job, several sources told Yahoo! Sports.

Jerry West has agreed to join the Warriors front office in a non-decision-making, advisory role, multiple NBA sources confirmed on Thursday.

West’s exact title has not yet been formalized, but he is expected to be reporting to co-owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber.

Golden State hired former agent Bob Myers as assistant general manager in April.

West and Myers have a long relationship via West’s close friend Arn Tellem, Myers’ mentor in the agenting industry.