Steve Kerr, Stan Van Gundy top candidates for Warriors bench

Golden State plans to pursue several top coaching candidates, with Steve Kerr and Stan Van Gundy at the top of the list, league sources said.

The possibility of reaching out to the Chicago Bulls for permission to speak with coach Tom Thibodeau will also be a consideration.

The Warriors will likely move quickly to reach out to Kerr, who has strong relationships with owner Joe Lacob and president Rick Welts.