re: Pelicans receive permission to speak with Alvin Gentry

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The Pelicans also have interest in Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau, sources confirm.

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New Orleans, however, is not limiting its search to only former or current NBA head coaches. Sources confirmed they are also giving consideration to veteran NBA assistants, like Gentry, and they will also possibly give consideration to a few top-notch college coaches looking to make the jump to the NBA.

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Kentucky basketball spokesman Eric Lindsey said Wednesday under their school policy they don't comment about job openings.

But sources indicate Calipari may have interest in the Pelicans' job. However, how much would owner Tom Benson be willing to pay to land Calipari?

Arizona coach Sean Miller also has been mentioned as a possible candidate. But Arizona basketball spokesman Cory Walton confirmed Monday that Arizona has not received a request from the Pelicans to speak with Miller.

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