Report: Warriors interested in Stan Van Gundy for head coach's position

Stan Van Gundy took the Orlando Magic to the Finals in 2009. (Ron Hoskins/National Basketball/Getty Images)

The Golden State Warriors have contacted former Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy about their vacant coaching position, according to Marc J. Spears of Yahoo Sports.

No interview has been scheduled between the two sides as of Wednesday night, but Van Gundy is believed to be interested in the position after declining overtures from the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Van Gundy coached the Magic for five years ending in 2012 following a three stint with the Miami Heat, and has a 378-208 record as a head coach.

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The Warriors job became available on Tuesday when the team parted ways with Mark Jackson after three seasons as head coach. The team is interested in Steve Kerr, Lionel Hollins, and George Karl, among other candidates.

The Warriors have contacted former NBA head coach Stan Van Gundy about their head coach opening, a source told Yahoo. No interview set yet.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) May 8, 2014

Former NBA coach Stan Van Gundy has interest in the job, a source said. Van Gundy has not had interest in openings with Lakers and Wolves.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) May 8, 2014

NBA source says Warriors are expected to consider as many as eight candidates. Lionel Hollins, Mike D'Antoni, George Karl & Steve Kerr among
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) May 8, 2014