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ESPN Fired Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson Amid Coaching Concerns

Jeff Van Gundy was fired by ESPN on June 30, 2023, and Mark Jackson followed on July 31. The moves came during company-wide layoffs, but sources now say their desire to potentially coach again was a factor. The NBA also disliked Van Gundy’s frequent criticism of officials. Both were dismissed despite being staples of the network’s NBA coverage.