ESPN's Marc Stein is reporting that the Milwaukee Bucks requested permission Wednesday to interview Golden State Warriors assistant Terry Stotts for the Bucks' coaching vacancy.

Sources said that Stotts could interview as early as Thursday or Friday, with the Bucks still unable to get a firm commitment from leading candidate Flip Saunders.

Saunders is believed to be waiting to see what happens in Detroit. He's widely considered a prime candidate to replace Larry Brown if Brown leaves the Pistons.

Kohl, though, has apparently grown impatient waiting for Saunders, who is scheduled to earn $5.5 million from the Timberwolves next season if he doesn't coach.