Phil Jackson

Phil Jackson appeared on The Dan Patrick Show yesterday morning to talk about his new book and to also talk about his interest with Chris Hansen and the new Seattle franchise.

As of Monday, Phil Jackson is still the only coaching prospect Billy King has reached out. And Phil Jackson, in an interview with Dan Patrick, said that indeed the Nets did contact him about coaching, which he said he is "absolutely" done with.

The Kobe Bryant vs. Michael Jordan debate has always been a hot topic in the basketball world, but no man has more authority when speaking about the two than Phil Jackson. In his new book, Jackson discusses the differences he saw between them.

The Zen Master went on Leno on Thursday. He indicated he will not be working for the Kings.

Brian Shaw will likely interview for the Pistons' head coaching vacancy following the Pacers' playoff run.

New Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment CEO Tim Leiweke is expected to make a decision on Raptors president and general manager Bryan Colangelo in the coming days.

Phil Jackson will likely be back in the NBA in some capacity soon, but he may be waiting to see what happens with the Sacramento Kings and their potential sale.

There are increasing indications that neither Stan nor Jeff Van Gundy, once considered front runners for the Nets coaching job, will be called by Billy King. Chris Mannix, in an interview with an Orlando radio station, put the kibosh on any SVG talk.

The Toronto Raptors must decide whether to keep their general manager for the 2013-14 season.

Tim Bontemps, Adrian Wojnarowski and David Aldridge (in that order) report that Phil Jackson has informed the Nets that he will not return to coaching The Nets were waiting on Jackson before proceeding with other coaching prospects.