Rockets officials, while saying there are "scenarios" in which Jeff Van Gundy could return as coach, have held a preliminary meeting with former Trail Blazers and Kings coach Rick Adelman and investigated other options, a person with knowledge of the team's decision-making said.

Rockets general manager Daryl Morey would not comment or confirm any steps other than meetings with Van Gundy.

Morey and Rockets owner Leslie Alexander met with Adelman, a former Rockets player. Morey spoke with Van Gundy on Tuesday.

The Rockets have also looked into other options. Though Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo said a team has asked for permission to speak with Sam Mitchell, a person with knowledge of that negotiation said Tuesday the Rockets had not contacted Colangelo.