Vivek Ranadive has spent much of the last 24 hours lobbying Chris Mullin to replace Mike Malone despite his lack of NBA coaching experience. 

Mullin has been in an advisory role with the Sacramento Kings since Ranadive assumed ownership in 2013.

Sources say that Mullin, in recent months, has indeed expressed some interest to associates about trying his hand at coaching down the road.  

Sources told ESPN.com on Monday that the Kings are determined to give interim coach Ty Corbin "a shot" for the rest of the season to see if he can manufacture a more up-tempo style to suit the wishes of Ranadive and the Kings' front office.

George Karl is a likely candidate should the Kings decide to not keep Corbin.