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Apr 8, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers associate head coach Jeff Van Gundy talks with referee Ray Acosta (54) in the second half against the LA Clippers at the Intuit Dome.

ESPN’s ‘First Take’ urges NBA teams to hire Jeff Van Gundy

"I am just going to remind the league, that while you're looking at how well this Clippers team is doing, don't forget about Jeff Van Gundy."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 16, 2025 0
LeBron James guarding Jeff Van Gundy

Jeff Van Gundy living his best life getting locked up by LeBron James

Jeff Van Gundy's pivot to broadcasting always felt like a rest stop in his love for coaching basketball.

By Brandon Contes OnJul 10, 2024 0
Mike Breen on The Mark Jackson Show

Mike Breen laments end of work with Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy at ESPN

"For me it was such an honor."

By Brendon Kleen OnJun 27, 2024 2
Jeff Van Gundy speaks to media in 1997

Jeff Van Gundy ‘enjoyed’ dealing with combative NBA media in New York

"It was a little bit more contentious back then. Players were attacked, coaches were attacked, everybody was under attack."

By Brandon Contes OnJun 21, 2024 0
Dec 1, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; ESPN announcer Jeff Van Gundy sits courtside befopre the game between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden.

Jeff Van Gundy opens up on ESPN firing: ‘The sting stays there’

"When someone says, 'We're better off without you than with you,' there's no doubt you take a hit."

By Sam Neumann OnJun 21, 2024 2
Stephen A. Smith talks Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson.

Stephen A. Smith misses Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson at ESPN: ‘Truly an A-team’

Smith continues to lament the losses of Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson at ESPN.

By Sam Neumann OnJun 19, 2024 1
Dec 1, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; ESPN announcer Jeff Van Gundy sits courtside befopre the game between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden.

Jeff Van Gundy remaining in coaching with new Clippers job

Joining the Clippers’ coaching staff appears to signal the 62-year-old Jeff Van Gundy isn’t interested in calling games next season

By Brandon Contes OnJun 18, 2024 0
Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, and Mark Jackson Jr.

Jeff Van Gundy: Celtics ‘threw me a lifeline’ after ESPN firing

Van Gundy joined the Celtics shortly before the 2023-24 season began.

By Robert O'Neill OnJun 16, 2024 0
Dec 7, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; TNT broadcaster Stan Van Gundy during the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Stan Van Gundy takes aim at officiating: ‘[Fans] love watching referees stand at the monitor’

"Well, that took a lot of time for much ado about nothing."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 29, 2024 3
Stan Van Gundy and Jeff Van Gundy calling an ESPN game together.

Stan Van Gundy rips ESPN for laying brother Jeff off: ‘They s*** on him’

"I thought ESPN was absolutely miserable to him after what he had given them for 17 years."

By Brendon Kleen OnMay 24, 2024 1
Mark Jackson talks about Jeff Van Gundy

Mark Jackson alleges NBA referee criticism is one reason he’s ‘not calling games’

"What I don’t need, and I’m tired of – and probably one of the reasons I’m not calling games anymore – the Last Two Minute Report."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 25, 2024 2
Credit: ESPN/ABC

ESPN

ESPN might end up with the NBA booth it needs, not the one it wanted

Mark Jackson talks about Jeff Van Gundy

Mark Jackson: ‘It’s a crime’ that Jeff Van Gundy isn’t a head coach

"I’m talking about as smart a basketball mind as I’ve ever been around in my life."

By Brandon Contes OnMar 13, 2024 0
Michael Kay on ESPN Radio show

Michael Kay blasts ESPN for Doc Rivers debacle: ‘They have egg on their face.’

"You broke up Van Gundy, Jackson and Breen. You put together this group which still hasn’t gelled, and now he’s gone. So, what do you do?"

By Brandon Contes OnJan 25, 2024 4
Adam Silver

Adam Silver denies rumors that NBA wanted Jeff Van Gundy out at ESPN

"Despite what was written even about some talent changes at ESPN, the league does not have a say there."

By Brendon Kleen OnNov 8, 2023 2
Doris Burke after Game Four of the 2022 NBA Finals.

Doris Burke revealed her reaction to ESPN parting with Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson

"There are people who are happy and there are people who are disappointed, and you're colleagues with them."

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 23, 2023 0
Mark Jackson

Mark Jackson could fill in for Walt Frazier on Knicks broadcasts, Jeff Van Gundy unlikely

Jackson looks likely to get some MSG work, but he probably won't be joined by Van Gundy.

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 2, 2023 0
ESPN analyst Mark Jackson (left), commentator Jeff Van Gundy (center) and play-by-play announcer Mike Breen.

MSG Network reportedly considering Jeff Van Gundy & Mark Jackson for fill-in work

"Watching both Jax and JVG, in a combo or singularly, reunite with their former ESPN partner Mike Breen, would not only be great TV but tremendous theater as well."

By Sean Keeley OnSep 24, 2023 2
ESPN president of content Burke Magnus

ESPN’s Burke Magnus opens up on major talent comings and goings

Magnus was promoted to president of content in March 2023.

By Sam Neumann OnAug 17, 2023 4
JJ Redick responds to Dominique Wilkins

JJ Redick says ESPN’s NBA coverage will be ‘weird’ next season

"It’s going to be a little weird, for sure. I felt like Mark and Jeff and Mike is just such an iconic team."

By Reice Shipley OnAug 10, 2023 4
Dan Le Batard

Dan Le Batard confesses he doesn’t care who calls a game unless they’re ‘truly awful’

Dan Le Batard confessed that when it comes to broadcasters, the radio personality isn't moved unless you're notably, "truly awful."

By Chris Novak OnAug 3, 2023 7
ESPN broadcasters (left to right) Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy and Mike Breen prior to the game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Golden State Warriors at AT&T Center.

Mike Breen on Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson: ‘It’s sad because we really thought we had something special’

"It’s something we’ll all treasure, but we just wish it was a little bit longer."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 1, 2023 2
Mark Jackson

Mark Jackson says he is ‘shocked and dismayed’ by ESPN exit

The longtime ESPN analyst released a statement after his departure from ESPN was revealed weeks after a vicious cycle of layoffs.

By Awful Announcing Staff OnAug 1, 2023 3
JJ Redick

Why JJ Redick would be the right choice to replace Jeff Van Gundy

Redick represents a generational shift in how the NBA is covered.

By Alex Reimer OnJul 21, 2023 2

Wednesday Newsletter: Ranking the favorites to replace Jeff Van Gundy

From J.J. Redick to Doris Burke to Bill Walton (!?!) we rank the possible contenders inside and outside ESPN to replace Jeff Van Gundy.

By Awful Announcing Newsletter OnJul 19, 2023 1

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