Former Heat head coach Stan Van Gundy told the Miami Herald that "right now, my plan'' is to spend next season away from coaching, though ``I never say never to anything.''

If another club would like to speak to Van Gundy about an opening, they would need permissions from the Heat, as he remains under contract with the organizations for the next two years.

''I don't know what they would do [if a team asked permission],'' he said. ''That would be up to'' Pat Riley.