Does he wish to welcome Riley back as a lame-duck coach should Riley not sign an extension?

He and his staff have only this season remaining on their deals, meaning two lame-duck coaches could end up in the N.B.A. finals.

Until further notice, Reeves is a lame-duck coach, never a good situation.

He was handed mostly unproven players, who all suspected he was a lame-duck coach.

That, in effect, made him a lame-duck coach and hurt the Giants' chances of attracting any top free agents.

For all practical purposes, Reeves is suddenly a lame-duck coach.

Reeves remains a lame-duck coach and sooner or later, a lame duck is a dead duck, especially if another disappointing season occurs.

McMillan, who was a lame-duck coach last season, accepted a five-year contract worth close to $30 million.

It would give the wrong impression, that he's a lame-duck coach.

Considered a lame-duck coach after last season, when he was ridiculed and blamed for the Bengals' demise, Wyche is riding high now.