Stan Van Gundy departs TNT for fresh NBA broadcasting position in 2025-26 season
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Stan Van Gundy, a seasoned NBA analyst who's had a stint as a head coach, is shaking things up! After eight years with TNT, he's jumping ship to a fresh broadcasting gig. Sources close to the matter, with Andrew Marchand of The Athletic leading the pack, reveal that he's off to Amazon for the 2025-26 season[1][2].
Rumor has it, the 65-year-old will team up with long-time broadcaster, Ian Eagle, on Prime Video for Amazon. However, Van Gundy's specific role isn't yet concrete, as the company is still filling numerous positions for their upcoming NBA coverage[2].
This move comes after a decorated career in the NBA. Before jumping into the broadcasting world, he coached teams like the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons, and New Orleans Pelicans. His last head-coaching stint was in the 2020-2021 season, where his team, despite a 31-41 record in a shortened season, fell shy of making playoffs[3].
Van Gundy first dipped his toes into the broadcasting world in 2018 with ESPN. A year later, he moved to TNT where he spent a season before taking the Pelicans' head coaching job[4]. In addition to covering NBA games, he's also lent his expertise to TNT's coverage of the NCAA Tournament. The man's got plenty of experience under his belt, and his new role with Amazon promises to be a shining new chapter[4].
Extra Tidbits:- Van Gundy's move to Amazon reportedly puts Steve Nash's future as LeBron James' podcast host in limbo, due to potential conflicts of interest[5].- A prominent mural of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gigi, in Los Angeles was vandalized recently, sparking public outcry[6].- Several NBA stars, despite their stellar regular-season records, have never made it to the playoffs. These unexpected absences make for some surprising additions to the list[7].- With the season on the line, the Pistons face a crucial game against the Knicks, and the injury report is weighing heavy on their minds[8].
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- Stan Van Gundy, known for his expertise in basketball, is set to join Amazon's 2025-26 NBA coverage team, leaving his analyst role at TNT after eight years.
- The confirmed move to Amazon puts Van Gundy in the same broadcasting lineup as long-time broadcaster Ian Eagle on Prime Video, though the specific roles for both are yet to be defined.
- Interestingly, Van Gundy's move may impact the future of Steve Nash's podcast hosting role with LeBron James due to potential conflicts of interest.
- With the NBA playoffs in 2025 around the corner, fans may look forward to Van Gundy's insights from his extensive experience in the league, having coached teams like the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons, and New Orleans Pelicans.
