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MIAMI -- Jason Kidd is interested in the Brooklyn Nets coaching position and plans to talk to the team this week, a person familiar with the situation said Sunday. Kidd led the Nets to consecutive NBA Finals in 2002-03 as a player and is interested in replacing P.J. Carlesimo, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team is not discussing its search. The recently retired point guards interest was first reported by Yahoo Sports. The 40-year-old Kidd ended his career last week after a season with the Knicks, his 19th in the NBA. He is second on the career list in assists and steals, and is the Nets franchise leader in most playoff statistical categories. Kidd, a two-time Olympic gold medallist , has long been considered one of the NBAs smartest players, and Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said he would be capable of handling the transition to coaching. "Well, you know, I think of course its an individual thing, but when youve played in the league as long as Jason has and played for a number of coaches, hes pretty much seen everything that the NBA can offer. So he does have experience," Popovich said before Game 2 of the finals. Popovich tried to sign Kidd away from the Nets a decade ago, believing he could help mentor point guard Tony Parker. "If hes crazy enough to want to be a head coach in the league, I wish him all the best," Popovich said. "But he certainly has the intuitive skills to know whats going on out there. Obviously, he would be able to have relationships with the players that hes had with his coaches throughout." Kidd had two years left on his contract when he retired after a difficult post-season. He played 6 1/2 years for the Nets when they were based in New Jersey and is friendly with Nets point guard Deron Williams. Carlesimo led the Nets to a 49-33 record after replacing the fired Avery Johnson in December. The Nets told him he wouldnt be retained after losing to Chicago in the first round of the playoffs. Nick Wittgren Jersey . Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Larry Doby Indians Jersey . "It was nerve-wracking, but we pulled through," said Collaros, who threw four touchdown passes to lead the Toronto Argonauts (8-4) to a 33-27 win over the Calgary Stampeders (9-3) in front of 28,781 fans at McMahon Stadium. https://www.cheapindiansonline.com/698u-gaylord-perry-jersey-indians.html . Each of Houstons starters scored in double figures as the Rockets improved to 2-0 against the Spurs this season, with both victories coming on the road. They also moved within 3 1/2 games of San Antonio (22-7) for the lead the Southwest Division. Greg Allen Indians Jersey . -- Derrick Rose shook off poor shooting early to hit clutch shots late and Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 104-95 preseason victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Stitched Indians Jerseys . Traditional contenders Brazil, Greece and Turkey drew the other three spots to complete the 24-team field for this summers tournament in Spain, basketball governing body FIBA announced Saturday at its meeting in Barcelona.In 2017 the British and Irish Lions will head to New Zealand to take on the reigning world champions. The Lions were victorious against Australia in 2013 but they have not won a series in New Zealand since 1971.Will Greenwood selects his British and Irish Lions XV if the first Test against New Zealand was tomorrow. England may have won the Grand Slam - their first since 2003 - but how many would make the Lions starting XV? All in all Will has picked five from England, five from Wales, three from Scotland aand two players from Ireland.ddddddddddddClick on the video above to see who has made Wills starting XVDo you agree with Wills selection? Have your say by giving us your comments below if viewing on skysports.com or alternatively, why not Tweet us @SkySportsRugby? Also See: Dewi: Time to tinker Barnes Six Nations review Follow @SkySportsRugby Fixtures and results ' ' '