Ex-UNLV star Theus to interview at DePaul

Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Reggie Theus will interview for the head coach opening at DePaul.

"That's my understanding," Timberwolves coach Kurt Rambis said before Wednesday's game against Sacramento.

Theus, a former UNLV star, said he hasn't had a direct conversation with officials from the Chicago school but that his agent is handling initial conversations.

"I'm getting calls, but I'm not picking up my phone until after the game," Theus said.

Theus, who played 13 seasons in the NBA, was an assistant coach to Rick Pitino at Louisville for two seasons. He later was the head coach at New Mexico State and led the Aggies to the 2007 NCAA Tournament. Theus coached the Sacramento Kings for one-plus seasons.

DePaul fired coach Jerry Wainwright in January, and assistant Tracy Webster was interim coach for the rest of the season.

n CAVALIERS -- Center Shaquille O'Neal said his surgically repaired thumb is healing ahead of schedule.

Looking remarkably fit, O'Neal, who has been out since tearing a ligament in his thumb Feb. 25 and having surgery, said he plans to resume basketball activities soon.

The Cavs had expected O'Neal to miss the remainder of the regular season, but the iconic superstar sounded as if he might be back before the April 14 finale at Atlanta.

He made an appearance Wednesday with his mother, Lucille, who signed copies of her new book before the Cavs hosted the Milwaukee Bucks.

n TEAM USA -- LeBron James said he's "probably not playing" for Team USA in this summer's world championships.

James, a captain on the U.S. team that won a gold medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, said he may be too busy this summer to play for the national team. He is eligible to become a free agent after this season, and said "there are a lot of decisions I need to make this summer" before he can get back on the floor.

n HEAT -- Dwyane Wade wants sole custody of his two sons, saying in court filings that his estranged wife cannot "be considered a fit and proper person" to raise their children.

Wade may decide not to play in this summer's world championships to spend more time with his sons, ages 8 and 2.