MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Former NBA coach Mike Fratello met with Memphis Grizzlies officials about the team's vacant coaching position.
Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley said Saturday that the former Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers coach met with president of basketball operation Jerry West.
``Jerry basically interviewed or talked with Mike Fratello,'' Heisley said. ``He didn't tell me what went on in the interview. I haven't talked to him about it, and I haven't talked to Mike Fratello about it. I assume they had a good talk, and I have no reason to believe they won't be talking again.''
Fratello has been mentioned as the replacement for 71-year-old Hubie Brown, who retired Thursday citing unspecified health reasons. Assistant coach Lionel Hollins was named interim coach.
``Nothing's been said to me,'' Hollins said before Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. ``I just know I was asked to coach. That's what I was asked to do.''
Fratello, a television analyst for Turner Sports, coached the Hawks for eight seasons and the Cavaliers for six. His overall NBA record is 572-465.
Heisley said the decision on a new coach is being handled by West, and he is unaware of a timetable for naming Brown's replacement.
``Jerry will tell me what the timetable is,'' Heisley said. ``He hasn't told me who it is going to be. I don't know any more than you guys know about who it is going to be and when it is going to be.''
Heisley discounted reports that the team already hired Fratello.
``It's news to me,'' Heisley said. ``I think I'd know if we had a contract.''
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