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The Nets are not interested in hiring either Jeff or Stan Van Gundy for their head job, according to a source. Another league source believed that Jeff Van Gundy had strong interest in the Nets' job because owner Mikhail Prokhorov has shown he's more than willing to pay luxury tax penalties to build a roster. NBA.com

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The Brooklyn Nets have contacted Phil Jackson about replacing the outgoing P.J. Carlesimo, according to a source. After Jackson, the source says the list of current Nets' candidates consists of Larry Brown and Brian Shaw. Neither Nate McMillan nor brothers Jeff and Stan Van Gundy is on the list, the source said. That could change if the Nets fail to land one of their top three choices. ESPN.com

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Adam Zagoria: 'Stan should be a candidate for any job, really' Jeff Van Gundy on his brother and the #Nets opening on ESPN1050 Twitter

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David Aldridge: Obvious Nets short list: Jeff/Stan Van Gundy, Larry Brown. Will ask Phil, though PJ wants Riley deal--control of franchise, not coaching it. Twitter @daldridgetnt

Brooklyn Nets, Phil Jackson, Coaching, Larry Brown, Stan Van Gundy, Jeff Van Gundy 

Sources close to the situation likewise said Friday that McHale's willingness to keep coaching the Rockets is believed to be in the "90 percent" range, amid persistent rumbles in coaching circles that the Rockets would inevitably pursue Stan Van Gundy -- who's been on friendly terms with Howard all season since they went their separate ways -- if McHale decided he needed to walk away from the game after the tragic loss of his daughter Sasha in November. "It's been a long year for me personally in a lot of ways," McHale said. "But these guys fought hard for me every night. We didn't always play the smartest and we didn't always play the cleanest, but ... for a young team that's an impressive thing." ESPN.com

Houston Rockets, Coaching, Kevin McHale, Stan Van Gundy 

Gery Woelfel: A good friend of Stan Van Gundy's said he'd be "very surprised' if Van Gundy wound up in Milwaukee. "It's not what he's looking for." Twitter

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The Bucks will interview Van Gundy and Sampson, the Rockets' top assistant, for the job vacated Wednesday when interim coach Jim Boylan was let go, league sources said. It is also believed that Lakers assistant Steve Clifford -- a Van Gundy assistant in Orlando (under Stan) and Houston (under Jeff) -- will be under consideration. CBSSports.com

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Gery Woelfel: I was told earlier this week by a Van Gundy associate that he will likely sit out another season. Twitter @GeryWoelfel

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The Bucks announced today that interim head coach Jim Boylan won’t be offered a new contract, and Yahoo! Sports is reporting that Van Gundy “has emerged as the franchise’s top target.” Van Gundy wouldn’t comment when the Orlando Sentinel contacted him Gundy this afternoon. Since the Magic dismissed him, he’s generally remained tight-lipped when NBA coaching jobs have opened. Orlando Sentinel

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On Dec. 4, 2010, prior to a Magic road game against the Bucks, I asked Van Gundy whether returning to Wisconsin brought back fond memories. “As soon as I walk outside, no,” Van Gundy said, a smile on his face. “I want to get back to Florida. When I’m inside, yeah. Look, I enjoyed my years here, and there’s a lot of good people here and everything else. . . . I laugh about it, but I don’t miss the weather. I don’t miss the weather at all.” Orlando Sentinel

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Adrian Wojnarowski: With Jim Boylan out as interim coach, Stan Van Gundy and Kelvin Sampson will be two top targets for Milwaukee, league sources tell Y! Twitter @WojYahooNBA

Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Stan Van Gundy, Kelvin Sampson, Jim Boylan 

Other coaching candidates include former Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy and current Indiana Pacers assistant Brian Shaw. The Philadelphia76ers already have requested permission to interview Shaw after the Pacers exit the playoffs, according to media reports. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Coaching, Brian Shaw, Stan Van Gundy 

While it's unlikely that Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale will step down, sources say the Rockets will have strong interest in Stan Van Gundy if he does. Of course, the Rockets will be major suitors of Dwight Howard in free agency. Howard and Van Gundy have been on friendly terms this season, texting often, and sources say Howard has gained a newfound respect for Van Gundy's coaching ability this season. ESPN.com

Houston Rockets, Coaching, Kevin McHale, Stan Van Gundy 

A source close to former Miami and Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy said Van Gundy has no interest in coaching any of the three current openings in the NBA: in Philadelphia, Detroit or Cleveland. Ex-Portland and Seattle coach Nate McMillan might have some interest in the Cavs' job, but if the Sacramento Kings move to Seattle, he'd be earmarked for that position. Former Milwaukee coach Scott Skiles is available. He's hard-nosed and a defensive coach, but he is known to wear down everyone around him with his relentless style. News-Herald

Cleveland Cavaliers, Coaching, Mike Brown, Nate McMillan, Stan Van Gundy, Scott Skiles 

The Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavs and Philadelphia 76ers are looking for coaches -- three more possibilities for former Magic coach Stan Van Gundy. I'm told that Van Gundy has no interest in those openings at this time. More jobs could open after the playoffs end, however. Orlando Sentinel

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The Cavs also have an interest in former Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy and former Milwaukee Bucks coach Scott Skiles, and Mike Malone is a former assistant under Brown in Cleveland and Miami Heat assistant coach David Fizdale has intriguing ties to Grant. Fizdale and Grant were college teammates at the University of San Diego, he is an up-and-coming assistant on Erik Spoelstra’s staff in Miami and has close ties to LeBron James. Akron Beacon Journal

Cleveland Cavaliers, Coaching, Chris Grant, Stan Van Gundy, Scott Skiles, David Fizdale 

Nate McMillan is the early speculative favorite on the list of coaches Dumars might consider. Like a prime Tiger Woods in a golf tournament, size of field could be the former Seattle and Portland coach's biggest obstacle. The Van Gundy brothers also might hold some intrigue. Among those who have not been NBA head coaches, Brian Shaw, a perennial bridesmaid for head-coaching jobs, and Kelvin Sampson also might fit the profile of coaches Dumars might consider. Booth Newspapers

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More than likely, though, the Sixers will interview several candidates for the position, including veteran coaches Mike Brown, Nate MacMillan, Stan Van Gundy, Brian Shaw, and Mike Malone. Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, Coaching, Brian Shaw, Mike Brown, Stan Van Gundy, Doug Collins, Mike Malone 

But Del Negro's well-chronicled desire for the Clips to trade for Boston's Kevin Garnett in February, coupled with his bosses' well-chronicled reluctance to part with both Eric Bledsoe and DeAndre Jordan in a KG deal, has spawned the impression of competing agendas behind closed doors in Clipperland. It's also undeniably worrisome for Del Negro that, according to sources, Stan Van Gundy's availability already has the Clippers highly intrigued. ESPN.com

Los Angeles Clippers, Vinny Del Negro, Coaching, Stan Van Gundy 

Is it true that you are gassy? Dwight Howard: “(Laughing) Stan (Van Gundy) used to get mad because I would have so much gas. It was like I didn’t have gas at home but I always had it when we had practice and especially when he talked. I used to always let it out.” Sports Radio Interviews

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