The Candidates thus far:
1) Dwayne Casey (Mavs assistant)
2) Mike Brown (Former Cavs HC)
3) Frank Vogel (Interim Pacers HC)
4) Lawrence Frank (Celtics Assistant)
5) John Lucas (Former Rocket)
6) Mike Woodson (former Hawks HC)
7) Sam Cassell (Former Rocket, Wizards assist.)
8) Mario Elie (Former Rocket, "Kiss of Death"
9) Jack Sikma (Former Sonic, Rockets assist.)
10) Kelvin Sampson (Bucks Assistant)
11) Kevin McHale(Coached Wolves, Former Celtic)

I really like Frank Vogel and the job he did with the Pacers this year. He is a young coach that does a lot of research/scouting himself and trusts his players to implement his game plans. He led them to a 20-18 record and their first playoff appearance in 6 years!

Most are saying the obvious go-to-guy is Mike Brown aka "Lebron's Doormat" but I am not too sure about that.

Come to think of it theres always this under the radar Lakers scout....

Unfortunately I think number 4 on your list is who is going to get the job.

"Sports do not build character. They reveal it."
-John Wooden

Number 10 on your list sent a message from his phone to the Chronicle to say that he is willing to text all season ticket holders throughout the lockout or preseason. And he will be happy to text current players, potential free agents, and Indiana recruits during the lockout as well.

As a Mavs fan I will hate to see Dwyane Casey go. But he's to good of a coach not to be a HC somewhere. He would be a good pick up for Houston.

Off of that list I really like Casey. The fact that they haven't announced a replacement yet with those other guys available seems to me to suggest that's who they really want.

I like Casey and Vogel. I don't think I would be too disappointed with Frank either.

according to this report, mchale is the leader right now

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=Aq0iYw7UPVDAmu4Ffw2jdMO8vLYF?slug=aw-wojnarowski_mchale_frontrunner_for_rockets_052111