Brian Shaw is reportedly a candidate for the Knicks head coaching position, and despite not having run the triangle offense during his tenure in Denver, Shaw said he could coach any system, Marc Berman of The New York Post relays. “ I was 12 years involved in it as a player and coach,’’ Shaw told Berman. “ The funny thing about it is everybody makes a big deal about the triangle.  Almost every team in the league runs different aspects.  They’re not dedicated solely to the triangle.  It’s something that will always be ingrained in me — the fundamentals of that offense.  In Denver, I didn’t run the triangle.  I could adapt to any style the personnel dictates.’’ 

The former Nuggets coach also hopes he isn’t solely judged by his performance in Denver, which was marred by injuries and player unrest, Berman adds. “ It was a situation I don’t really feel I was able to succeed in,’’ Shaw said. “ I don’t think anyone placed in that situation could’ve succeeded.  I hope I’m not judged on the year-and-a-half I was there more so than the 27 years prior to that I’ve been involved in the NBA.’’ 

Here’s more regarding the teams of the Atlantic Division:

Despite the reports that the Celtics are targeting Rockets center Dwight Howard, team executive Danny Ainge is reluctant to part with assets for a short-term rental, a description Howard would potentially fit, since he can opt out of his deal this summer, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe writes.  While Boston is looking to make a significant trade prior to Thursday’s deadline, it won’t get itself caught up in a bidding war for players, and the franchise is willing to stand pat, Himmelsbach adds. “ This team is not in it for the short term,” a league source told Himmelsbach regarding the Celtics.  Boston has also been linked to Kevin Love and Carmelo Anthony, both of whom are under contract beyond this season. 

Luc Mbah a Moute believed he would be back with the Sixers this season, but the team went in a different direction instead, leading the combo forward to sign with the Clippers after his deal with the Kings fell through.  For his part, Mbah a Moute is pleased with how things turned out and he has found his niche in Los Angeles, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer writes. “ It’s a life lesson, you know,” Mbah a Moute said. “ It’s always something good when everything bad happens.  You never know.  When you go through it, it’s kind of tough.  It’s always something that better comes out of it.“