Lue, Jeff Van Gundy among top candidates for Clippers HC job

The Los Angeles Clippers are facing a very important coaching search, and they may look in-house to replace Doc Rivers. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Ty Lue, Jeff Van Gundy among top candidates for Clippers head coach job

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 9/28/20

The Los Angeles Clippers are facing a very important coaching search, and they may look in-house to replace Doc Rivers.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Clippers assistant coach Ty Lue is a leading candidate for the head coaching vacancy. Former Houston Rockets coach and current ESPN broadcaster Jeff Van Gundy is also named as a potential candidate.

Doc Rivers had two years left on his contract, sources tell ESPN. This is a challenging coaching search for Clippers, who are the ultimate win-now team. Among top candidates in the marketplace: Clippers assistant Ty Lue and former Rockets and Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy. https://t.co/Ov02RYNbK9

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 28, 2020

Lue could be an advantageous hire because of his preexisting relationships with the team’s top players, including Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. He has experience in coaching a team with title expectations, having guided LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers to a championship in 2016.

Lue has widespread interest from around the NBA, and is a top coaching candidate for more than one team. His existing ties with the Clippers may make him the most attractive candidate there.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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