It’s kind of an awkward time for the New York Knicks, to say the least.
The franchise that got close to the 2025 NBA Finals promptly fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after the Knicks’ season ended, with buzz over some possible names they could interview and replace Thibs with.
Thing is, thus far they’ve reportedly picked out some names that are under contract with other teams. I guess that was Plan A? To see if they could trade for a big name? It’s led to some awkwardness (just ask Charles Barkley)
So now it’s on to Plan B. Because all of these names, per reports, have been denied to the Knicks given their current status.
Let’s run down those names as we wait to see who they gravitate towards now:
The rumblings were there was some “mutual” interest but ultimately the Dallas Mavericks said “NOPE!”
I guess the Knicks were just shooting for the best possible names, because I don’t see there being a way Udoka would leave the emerging Rockets.
Same here. Not sure if a team that’s a contender would be OK with another contender grabbing their head coach, compensation or not.
At least you tried.
Maybe this one was seen as more attainable? I dunno.
Hey Knicks: maybe consult our list of seven possible Knicks coaching candidates?
