Originally Posted by t1no

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3379132

Ex-Pacers, Pistons coach Carlisle interviews for Mavs' job

...Carlisle, meanwhile, also interviewed with the Knicks and new team president Donnie Walsh this week, according to a Friday report by the New York Post's Peter Vecsey. Another ESPN analyst -- former Knicks guard Mark Jackson -- remains the consensus favorite to land the Knicks' job.

Originally Posted by VeN

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/scorec...ticleID=232958

Report: Mavs to hire Carlisle
New York, NY (Sports Network) - Rick Carlisle is reportedly headed back to the NBA as a head coach.

...Analyst Peter Vecsey, speaking on NBA TV, reported Carlisle would take over for the recently fired Avery Johnson...

Originally Posted by t1no

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3379848

Sources: Carlisle is front-runner for Mavs head coaching gig

..In an interview Thursday with ESPN Radio's Dallas affiliate [KESN 103.3 FM], Nelson did not dispute the idea that the job would already be his if he wanted it but also insisted, "I think there's better candidates out there."..

Carlisle has also interviewed with the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks. The meeting with the Knicks and new team president Donnie Walsh -- Carlisle's former Indiana boss -- happened this week as well, according to a Friday report by the New York Post's Peter Vecsey. In Saturday's editions, Vecsey reported that Carlisle has already agreed to terms with the Mavericks, which Dallas disputes.