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 Wednesday, May 24
Report: John Lucas up for several coaching jobs
 
 Associated Press

DENVER -- Denver Nuggets assistant coach John Lucas has caught the attention of at least three NBA teams looking for a head coach, The Denver Post reported Wednesday.

Lucas is among the candidates being considered by the Vancouver Grizzlies, Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Clippers, according to an unnamed NBA source cited by the Post.

"It is nice to be wanted, if that's the case," said Lucas, who is interested in being a head coach again.

Denny McGowan, the Nuggets' vice president of basketball operations, said he isn't aware of any NBA clubs seeking Denver's permission to talk to Lucas.

The assistant coach, who has a year left on his contract with the Nuggets, said he has had no formal talks with any teams and no interviews have been scheduled.

Lucas had a combined 136-171 record in four seasons as coach of the San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers.