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Coach Mike Krzyzewski flattered by NBA reports, insists he's not interested in leaving Duke

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — While Mike Krzyzewski is flattered by all the reports linking him to various NBA jobs, he insists he's not leaving Duke.Krzyzewski admitted Wednesday that "it's more of a compliment — it's not an insult" to hear his name mentioned for several NBA coaching vacancies. But he also reaffirmed what he's been saying for years, every time those rumors pop up: He isn't going anywhere."You just can't take it further than that, because then you're trying to milk the situation for the wrong thing," he said. "So I'd rather nip it right away and move on."Krzyzewski turned to his wry brand of humor to defuse the NBA chatter, quipping that "my position hasn't changed. I hope Duke's position hasn't changed."This isn't the first time Krzyzewski-to-the-NBA reports have surfaced.The Cleveland Cavaliers were mentioned in recent media reports as possibly being interested in luring the 63-year-old Hall of Famer away from Duke. The reasoning: LeBron James and Krzyzewski have formed a bond...

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