Jeff Van Gundy joins Los Angeles Clippers as Ty Lue's top assistant
Van Gundy spent the previous 16 years as an ESPN analyst before joining the Celtics' Brad Stevens as a senior consultant in 2023.
www.boston.comHere’s the latest available from public sources on Ty Lue and championships cadence:
- Ty Lue remains a prominent figure with the Los Angeles Clippers, focusing on building a championship window around Kawhi Leonard and the team’s core. Reports through 2024–2025 highlighted his extension with the Clippers and emphasis on sustaining competitive runs rather to overshadow individual players.[1][2][3]
- Lue’s previous championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 is frequently cited as a defining career highlight, and recent coverage continues to reference that historic run as part of his coaching pedigree and credibility within the league.[5]
- There’s periodic chatter about his role, health, and staff, including known updates like his back issue in March 2025 that temporarily sidelined him, though the team indicated he was available after the brief layoff.[2]
- News about Ty Lue also intersects with roster movement and coaching staff changes, such as Jeff Van Gundy joining his staff in 2024, which is part of Clippers’ broader effort to optimize their championship pursuit.[7]
Illustration: A snapshot of the Clippers’ ongoing championship pursuit shows Ty Lue guiding a veteran core (Leonard, George) with a front office committed to sustained competitiveness, including staff additions and contract stability.
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