The Clippers have yet to begin their coaching search in earnest and probably won't for a few weeks, a team spokesman said. General Manager Elgin Baylor and Vice President Andy Roeser have been out of town in the last month.

The Clippers have had only preliminary discussions with Dennis Johnson, who served as interim coach for the final 24 games after Alvin Gentry was fired March 3 with the team in last place in the Pacific Division with a 19-39 record. No decision has been made on retaining Johnson, who was 8-16.

Others believed to be under consideration for the job include Jeff Van Gundy and Lenny Wilkens.