Van Gundy dismissed as Rockets coach

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Van Gundy dismissed as Rockets coach

Jeff Van Gundy was dismissed as Rockets coach on Friday, less than two weeks after the Rockets' first-round loss to the Utah Jazz.

After initial ambivalence about returning to the team as coach, Van Gundy had made his desire to be back clear. The Rockets, however, had already begun an extensive interview process with former Kings, Warriors and Trail Blazers coach Rick Adelman who is considered the only candidate to replace Van Gundy.

Van Gundy had told the Rockets that he would not object to the team looking into its coaching options.

On Thursday, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey offered Van Gundy another position with the team, expected to be in a consulting role. Van Gundy has turned down that role.

Van Gundy was 430-318 in 11 seasons as an NBA coach, 182-146 in four seasons with the Rockets. He has a 44-44 postseason record, losing in the first round to the Lakers in 2004, the Mavericks in 2005 and the Jazz this season. Their trip to the 2004 post season was their first since 1999. The Rockets' 52-win season this year was their best since 1996-97

[Guest AllEyezOnMe]

I wish him all the best, but its one thing to have success in the East but the West is a whole different animal and he just couldn't get the job done with the Rockets.....Losing 2 series after being up 2-0 is unacceptable.....Hopefully the next coach can make some roster changes.....And get the Rockets offense that I loved watching in back in the 90's rolling again.....

[king]

Rick aldeman would be a good choice for head coach maybe he will attract Mike bibby he only has 1 year left on his contract we need a point guard!

[Gabe]

Good call King, Ive always liked Bibby as a guard. He plays very hard and has a ton of experience.