The Clippers won't try to lure head coach Larry Brown away from the Bobcats, according to a league source.

Los Angeles owner Donald Sterling entertained the idea after Brown inquired through intermediaries about succeeding Mike Dunleavy as coach and general manager, sources confirmed.

However, the primary list of candidates to coach the Clippers doesn't include Brown.  

Interim coach Kim Hughes, ESPN analyst Mark Jackson, Mavericks assistant coach Dwane Casey, Rockets assistant Elston Turner and Knicks assistant Herb Williams are on the short list.