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Former Knicks president Dave Checketts is serving as a basketball consultant to new Pistons owner Tom Gores, according to sources close to the situation.

Former Detroit Pistons center Bill Laimbeer interviewed for the Pistons' coaching vacancy Wednesday, according to NBA coaching sources.

The Kings have not formally requested permission to interview Spurs assistant coach P.J. Carlesimo for their head-coaching vacancy, but Kings co-owner Joe Maloof indicated Tuesday that the request is forthcoming after the Spurs' season ended Monday night.

Kings co-owner Joe Maloof says, "We love Nellie," but the ownership's newfound belief that "defense wins championships" might mean that they leave Don Nelson in retirement and look elsewhere for a new coach, reports Marc Stein.

Kings co-owner Joe Maloof says, "We love Nellie," but the ownership's newfound belief that "defense wins championships" might mean that they leave Don Nelson in retirement and look elsewhere for a new coach, reports Marc Stein.

The Western Conference is so dominant, it should be included in the NBA playoffs' logo.

From pitchman to free agent, Grant Hill's strange decision-making makes ESPN.com's Marc Stein wonder.