Two different reports said Thursday that Rambis was on the brink of being offered and accepting the job. But when asked by The Associated Press if the two sides were getting close to a deal, Kahn replied in a text message, “No.”

Kahn said Wednesday that he is in a position to “do something within a week” and would like one or two of the candidates to meet with owner Glen Taylor before a decision is made. The Los Angeles Times first reported that Rambis had traveled to the Twin Cities on Wednesday night to meet with Wolves officials, but it was not immediately clear if Mark Jackson or Turner would be asked to do the same.