NBA Rumors: Memphis Grizzlies eyeing Alvin Gentry, Jeff Van Gundy & George Karl
For the second straight offseason, it looks like the Memphis Grizzlies are going to be looking for a new coach.
After advancing to the 2013 Western Conference Finals, the team parted ways with Lionel Hollins and hired Dave Joerger to replace him. After Joerger’s won 50 games despite a season full of injuries and pushed the Los Angeles Clippers to seven games, he may be moving on as well – the Grizzlies have given him permission to interview with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Early reports suggested that former Sacramento Kings’ coach Eric Musselman could be in line for the job, Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders reported that Musselman will not be a candidate for the job.
Chris Vernon mentioned several high profile candidates – George Karl, Jeff Van Gundy and Alvin Gentry in connection with the gig and confirmed that Musselman will not be considered for the job.
If Grizzlies gettin new coach, told they will start by lookin towards George Karl, Jeff Van Gundy, Alvin Gentry.
— Chris Vernon (@ChrisVernonShow) May 21, 2014
been told Eric Musselman will not be in consideration for Grizzlies job. Names I mentioned earlier first on radar
— Chris Vernon (@ChrisVernonShow) May 21, 2014
Van Gundy went 430-318 with the Houston Rockets and New York Knicks, Karl has a career record of 1,131-756, coaching the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Seattle Supersonics, Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets and Gentry went 335-370 with the Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns.