NBA: Evaluating every head coach’s job security headed into the offseason

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 04: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks looks on against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Verizon Center on November 4, 2016 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 04: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks looks on against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Verizon Center on November 4, 2016 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Detroit Pistons – Stan Van Gundy

Stan Van Gundy’€™s job would’ve been in jeopardy, until the Pistons traded for Blake Griffin.

Griffins arrival has essentially extended Van Gundy’s tenure as the head coach in Detroit. What this team lacked during the regular season can be excused by lack of time together as a unit.

The theory is: give Reggie Jackson, Andre Drummond, and Blake Griffin an offseason and a training camp, and they will be playoff contenders.

It also doesn’€™t hurt that Stan is also President of Basketball Operations. If the firing is made, it needs to be done by the owner. So for Detroit, it’s a wait a see scenario.