Phil Jackson is interested in returning to work with an NBA team, but not as a head coach.

"I don't want to be on the sidelines," Jackson said. "That's for damned sure."

Jackson attended the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference over the weekend.

Jackson was linked to Chris Hansen's ownership group that attempted to buy the Sacramento Kings. Jackson also served as an unpaid advisor to Detroit Pistons' owner Tom Gores in the offseason.

"There are a few (opportunities), but I shouldn't name them. It wouldn't be right to talk about it, name anything. But yeah, there are some. There are winners and losers in the NBA, and a lot of people are trying to reclaim their position or change their culture or whatever. So yeah, there is. I've had conversations. Some of them are feelers. "Are you interested?" type of thing. I did go out to Detroit last year and sit with (Pistons President) Joe (Dumars). I guess we weren't successful, but I really encouraged (Pistons owner) Tom Gores that the general manager has to be able to pick his coach so they can win it together. And Joe wanted Maurice, so it didn't work out, unfortunately for Maurice. I developed a relationship with the owner, who lives in LA. We have conversations."

