Stan Van Gundy, who cited family reasons when he resigned as Heat coach in December 2005, said today that he's ready to get back into NBA coaching.

Van Gundy, whose contract as a Heat consultant runs through June 2008, said team president and coach Pat Riley has granted teams permission to interview him.

Van Gundy has interviewed for the Charlotte Bobcats' head-coaching vacancy. And The Indianapolis Star said Van Gundy spoke with the Pacers, who recently dismissed coach Rick Carlisle.

"Pat's been really good about giving people permission to talk to me, so I'll talk to whoever wants to talk and see what happens," Van Gundy said.