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One of the main reasons Stan Van Gundy is leaving his cozy TNT gig for the New Orleans Pelicans is because he gets the chance to coach Zion Williamson, who has drawn comparisons to LeBron James and Charles Barkley. Williamson, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft out of Duke, is the […]

As the new head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, Stan Van Gundy will be tasked with the development of 2019 NBA Draft No. 1 pick Zion Williamson amongst other budding, young players. Van Gundy’s résumé comes fairly polished, with a 2009 NBA Finals appearance with the Orlando Magic highlighting it. During that time, he […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have made Stan Van Gundy their new head coach for the foreseeable future, and he’s seemingly excited about joining his new team. The former Turner analyst took to his Twitter account to elaborate briefly on his good fortune in rejoining the coaching world. https://twitter.com/realStanVG/status/1318986910040264704 Van Gundy now commands a squad of […]

Stan Van Gundy has agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans to be their next head coach, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Andrew Lopez. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reports it’s a four-year deal to replace Alvin Gentry, who was fired after the Pelicans missed the playoffs thanks to a […]

It appears that the head coach search for the Houston Rockets is heating up. Per New York Times’ Marc Stein, John Lucas and Jeff Van Gundy are two particular names that have been in constant rotation for the job. Jeff Van Gundy remains a co-finalist in Houston and was still talking to the Rockets today […]

Former Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy has emerged as a new finalist for the New Orleans Pelicans’ head coaching job, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Van Gundy is currently a TNT analyst. He last coached for the Pistons from 2014 to 2018. Stan Van Gundy is meeting with […]

Former NBA head coach Stan Van Gundy is defending Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts after Fox Sports Radio host Chris Broussard said the Blazers should fire Stotts. Van Gundy, who has been a great follow on Twitter since joining the social media platform, ripped Broussard for his take. https://twitter.com/realStanVG/status/1299708054666178561?fbclid=IwAR06Yo48tcToidkCRTc4Mz7dk7X7WxgqRH7cw6t7oLGzwl_8-NQq_ujNdeM Stan Van Gundy is clearly […]

Stan Van Gundy is not buying the whole ordeal of how the NBA should also cut ties with China, given the nation’s history of human rights abuses. The former NBA coach-turned-TNT analyst responded to a commentary by the Orlando Sentinel’s David Whitley, which called out the NBA’s supposed hypocrisy regarding the matter. The league has […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat are considered two of the dark horse teams to win the title. But before everything else, they might have to duel with one another to determine who will come out of the East. If ever a series between the two teams take place, Stan Van Gundy — a […]

Former NBA head coach Stan Van Gundy has just provided as straightforward two-step approach as to how to resolve the issue of social injustice in the country. Van Gundy took to Twitter to explain what he believes are the two most important steps we all need to take in order to put and end to […]

Former NBA head coach Stan Van Gundy claims it’s “no question” that the Brooklyn Nets’ head coaching vacancy is better than the New York Knicks’. The Nets and Kenny Atkinson parted ways just days before the NBA suspended the season due to the coronavirus. Van Gundy says the talent the Nets have on their roster […]

Stan Van Gundy responded to an intriguing question regarding his future in the NBA. The former head coach turned ESPN analyst was prompted with the possibility of becoming the next head coach of the New York Knicks, who could replace interim Mike Miller after this season. Van Gundy responded directly, soon after throwing his brother […]

Former head coach Stan Van Gundy is not very impressed with the Houston Rockets. Van Gundy stated he believes the Rockets are merely the sixth-best team in the Western Conference, suggesting up-and-comers like the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz look better than them at this point in the season (via Phil C of The Basketball […]

Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers is experiencing something of a resurgence in 2019-20 after bouncing between myriad teams over the course of the past few seasons. In limited minutes this year, Howard is providing excellent two-way play as a backup big man, and he is not carping about post touches and post-ups. Instead, […]

Former NBA coach and current TNT analyst Stan Van Gundy thinks the New York Knicks are actually headed in the “right direction.” After missing out on stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in free agency this summer, the Knicks used their cap space on seven veterans, whom the franchise believes will teach the youngsters what […]

Players aren’t the only ones making their free agency moves this off-season, but broadcasters and TV analysts as well. The latest move to happen within the analyst circles comes from Stan Van Gundy, who will reportedly join Turner Sports as an in-game analyst for its NBA broadcast, per Andrew Marchand of The New York Post. […]

In an in-depth look at the 2009 Orlando Magic by The Ringer, former Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy says that Dwight Howard was a major reason for the team’s success in 2009. Orlando — while it might not earn credit for it — was one of the first teams to revolutionize the NBA […]

For veteran center Andre Drummond, former Detroit Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy is a good coach. However, he was not the right coach for the players he had when the team hired him in 2014. The Pistons relieved Van Gundy of his duties as the team’s coach and president of basketball operations last summer for […]

Stan Van Gundy proved unable to completely turn things around for the Detroit Pistons. Nearly a year after his dismissal, though, the Pistons’ former coach and president of basketball operations harbors no resentment for the peers currently enjoying the type of success he never quite managed during his four seasons in the Motor City. In […]

Former NBA head coach Stan Van Gundy recently took part in a wide-ranging interview with Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel. Amid their discussion, Van Gundy was asked if Wizards big man Dwight Howard should be inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame when he becomes eligible. “Absolutely!” Van Gundy said without hesitation. “It’s not […]

Despite the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent interest in acquiring former wing Trevor Ariza from the Phoenix Suns, Stan Van Gundy doesn’t think there is any need for him. Therefore, Van Gundy saw no point in trading away Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to acquire another 3-and-D veteran to plug into their system. “The Lakers’ season is going very well […]

Dwane Casey, the 2017-18 Coach of the Year, is now the man at the helm for the Detroit Pistons. He credits his predecessor, Stan Van Gundy, for making work easier for him through the decent roster and system that he built in Detroit for the past few years. Dave Feschuk of The Star recently sat […]

ESPN NBA analyst Stan Van Gundy was faced with his first hot-seat question of his new gig, asked to weigh in the never-ending debate of picking Lakers forward LeBron James or Michael Jordan as the greatest player of all-time. Van Gundy gave James a slight edge for that title “I’ll tell you why the difference […]

Stan Van Gundy is following in his brother’s footsteps and joining ESPN as an NBA analyst, according to Ben Cafardo of ESPN. It had recently been reported that this move was happening, and now it’s official. Van Gundy told Cafardo: “I am excited about the new challenge of providing analysis and opinion for ESPN.” I think it’s […]

After failing to secure a job as a head coach for the upcoming season, former Detroit Pistons head honcho Stan Van Gundy has reportedly agreed to a deal with ESPN to become a basketball analyst for the network. Both Van Gundy and ESPN appear prepared to bury the hatchet on a somewhat tumultuous past relationship, […]

Former NBA head coach Jeff Van Gundy explained how losing games is trumps the good feeling you get when you win when addressing his brother’s retirement from coaching. Van Gundy Spent time as the head coach of the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets during his professional career. Even though he has transitioned into […]

The Detroit Pistons have been criticized for having underperformed last season, despite playing with the formidable duo of Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond. But former coach Stan Van Gundy reiterated that the team never got its rhythm going, particularly because of a bad roster and injuries to key players. Detroit Free Press’ Vince Ellis recently […]

After parting ways with the Detroit Pistons a couple of months back, former Motor City coach Stan Van Gundy has emphasized how good the Pistons could be last year if they were just healthy. Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press recently wrote an article about SVG, mentioning his comments on his former team. “We […]

Former Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy has recently tried to explain the anomaly involving the league’s expectations on big men in this day and age. Van Gundy has decided to use Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard, who happened to be his star player during their time together with the Orlando Magic, as the […]

It’s no secret that Stan Van Gundy and Dwight Howard had a rocky relationship during their time together with the Orlando Magic. The two reached the NBA Finals together, but there was a lot of friction between the two. Regardless, Van Gundy is still sad to see thew new Washington Wizards center become an afterthought […]

There is uncertainty surrounding the future of Stan Van Gundy as head coach in the NBA. He still has no team yet and retirement looms in the horizon. Stan admits he is lost right now and his family wants him to step away for good. If SVG decides to call it quits, one of his former […]

In an offseason that saw a reigning Coach of the Year get fired from his post, it is no surprise that the likes of former Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy remain jobless. This is not to take away anything from Van Gundy; he is after all a highly-competent head coach. […]

After spending 11 of the past 15 years as an NBA head coach, Stan Van Gundy is considering retiring from the league. Van Gundy has been the head coach of three NBA teams. He coached the Miami Heat from 2003-2005, the Orlando Magic from 2007-2012, and most recently, the Detroit Pistons from 2014-2018. He also […]

Dwight Howard of the Charlotte Hornets recalled the infamous awkward interview with his former head coach Stan Van Gundy from their days with the Orlando Magic. It was so awkward that the big man tagged the experience as the worst day of his life. Howard was the guest at ESPN’s The Jump, where he recalled […]

Dwight Howard spent his best years wearing an Orlando Magic jersey with Stan Van Gundy at the helm. Recently, he recounted a very funny moment he had with his former head coach. As posted by NBA on ESPN, Howard narrated a story — complete with a Van Gundy impression — about how the coach wanted […]

After being sacked by the Milwaukee Bucks last January, it appears that it won’t be long until NBA fans see former head coach Jason Kidd back on the hard court. The 45-year-old reportedly secured an interview with the Detroit Pistons, as the franchise looks to appoint the successor to Stan Van Gundy, who himself was […]

The dust hasn’t even settled and yet the Toronto Raptors are already very eager to replace former head coach Dwayne Casey. A lot of names have surfaced over the past week or so, but according to reports three familiar coaching names have been ruled out. Jeff Van Gundy is reportedly no longer being considered as […]

After four seasons with the Detroit Pistons, Stan Van Gundy was fired from his head coaching position. Blake Griffin, who spent only half-a-season with Van Gundy, posted a message for him in response to the news. On his Instagram account, Griffin posted a picture with his former coach, enclosed with a heartwarming message: https://www.instagram.com/p/BifoX_KhS7C/?hl=en Griffin […]

In a statement on Monday afternoon, the Detroit Pistons announced that they are moving on from Stan Van Gundy and will start immediately to find a new coach and general manager. “We have decided that this change is necessary to take our basketball organization to the next level,” Pistons owner Tom Gores said in a […]