Jeff Van Gundy reiterated yesterday that talks with NBA teams about their head coaching vacancies are only in the "preliminary stages" and that he is not ruling out returning to television for one more year.

The Daily News reported on Sunday that the Cavaliers have contacted Van Gundy. Last week, Van Gundy turned down a chance to interview with New Orleans.

Toronto has also asked the Knicks for permission to speak to Van Gundy, but a source says Raptors GM Glen Grunwald called Van Gundy several weeks ago and asked his his opinion about other candidates. It is believed Toronto did not ask Van Gundy if he would be interested in coaching the Raptors.