Jeff Van Gundy could be a potential candidate to coach the Nets, sources told Yahoo! Sports.

Van Gundy hadn't planned to return to coaching next season, but the Nets believe he'll be willing to listen to a pitch and their chances of landing a top flight coach are improved with president Rod Thorn staying.

Michigan State's Tom Izzo is considered a sleeper for the gig.

He was believed to have interest in the Chicago coaching job a few years ago, but luring Izzo from college might be difficult.