The Rockets' interest in Clippers assistant coach Tyronn Lue is heating up after he met with the team on Monday, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim McMahon.
ESPN reports Houston's head coaching search "has gathered significant momentum" after Lue met with the organization's ownership and management. The Rockets are competing with the Clippers for Lue and reportedly could attempt to make him an offer before Los Angeles finishes its search. However, the Rockets will first interview former Knicks and Rockets head coach Jeff Van Gundy.
According to The New York Times' Marc Stein, Van Gundy will meet with the Rockets on Wednesday and their assistant coach John Lucas will also interview with the team.