The New York Knicks are currently conducting a search for their next head coach. The team is having a tough time following the recent firing of Tom Thibodeau on June 3.
The team’s initial attempts to interview current head coaches from other NBA teams were met with rejection from five different teams. As a result, the Knicks have shifted to consider former NBA coaches.
According to Shams Charania, the Knicks have scheduled meetings with two of the prominent ex-coaches. They’ll meet former Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins, and Mike Brown, who previously coached the Sacramento Kings, for next week.
The New York Knicks are planning to meet with ex-Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins and former Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown next week for their head coaching job, sources tell ESPN. First formal interviews for the Knicks vacancy, and more could come.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 14, 2025
Both coaches were surprisingly let go during the current NBA season despite leading their teams to playoff appearances, albeit with limited success in the postseason. The Knicks are aiming to find a candidate who can lead them to their first NBA championship since 1973.
Thibodeau took over the Knicks in 2020 after a prolonged period of losing. But, was credited with revitalizing the team and leading them to consecutive 50-win seasons. The challenge for Thibodeau’s successor will be to build upon his achievements and push the franchise further.
Charles Barkley Taking Shots At New York Knicks’ Expense
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While the New York Knicks are already going through an uncertain phase, now the league is openly clowning them.
Charles Barkley recently criticized the Knicks’ coaching search strategy, making light of the situation with a joke about Indiana Pacers HC Rick Carlisle.
“I know we got a long way to go, but if Rick [Carlisle] were to win, the only bad thing about it is the Knicks asked for permission to talk to him. Just being serious. I’m not laughing New York,” he said.
"I know we got a long way to go, but if Rick [Carlisle] were to win, the only bad thing about it is the Knicks asked for permission to talk to him. Just being serious. I'm not laughing New York."
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 13, 2025
– Charles Barkley 🤣
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The Knicks are currently seeking a new head coach after firing Tom Thibodeau. NY sacked him despite making it to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000.
They have attempted to reach out to Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks, Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Ime Udoka of the Houston Rockets. However, these teams have rejected the Knicks’ requests to interview their coaches.
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