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Marshall bullish on possible return
March 23
Chicago Sun-Times: "Donyell Marshall's fiancee and children still live in Long Grove, so any trip this summer to visit the Bulls as an unrestricted free agent wouldn't take very long."


James may not want Brown as coach
March 23
Akron Beacon Journal (Scroll Down) (registration required): "Gilbert is believed to be a fan of Larry Brown, who has been rumored to be headed out from the Detroit Pistons at season's end. Unless there is some fence-mending between the two, that is one person James wouldn't like to see get the job."


Silas still wants to coach in NBA
March 23
Akron Beacon Journal (registration required): "The post-Paul Silas era began with the Cavaliers on Tuesday, but the Silas era in the NBA might not be over. The 61-year-old Silas, who was fired by the team Monday, has expressed an interest to return to coaching next season."


Nuggets Mailbag
March 23
Denver Post: "I would like to know if Carmelo Anthony's future with the Nuggets is in jeopardy. It seems like he and George Karl are having a lot of issues."


Kidd's joy in Jersey has nearly run out
March 23
New York Daily News columnist Filip Bondy: "You want Kidd to jump up and down, promise you this team will do damage deep into the playoffs? It's not going to happen. Not the promise, and probably not the damage."


Signature move: Mavs' Johnson seeks long-Term deal
March 23
Dallas Morning News (registration required): "Avery Johnson has been enjoying a seamless transition as the new Mavericks coach, except for one detail: a new contract. He hopes that issue gets resolved this weekend. "


Heat Q&A with Ira Winderman
March 23
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel: "Q: With the Heat's impending signing of Shaq to a contract to keep him in Heat uniform for the rest of his career, will the Heat have a tough time keeping a very integral part of this team and his front court mate, Udonis Haslem?"


Cavs haven't called Hammond
March 23
Detroit News (Scroll Down): "There has been a lot of media speculation that Cavs general manager Jim Paxson won't be retained after the season. John Hammond, the Pistons' vice president of basketball operations, has been mentioned among the possible replacements. But Hammond said he has had no contact with new Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, and Pistons president Joe Dumars confirmed Tuesday that Hammond was not being considered."