NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks reacts after a dunk in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on October 25, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The New York Knicks are the only team with a current vacancy in their head coaching spot after deciding to fire Tom Thibodeau earlier this week.
There is likely high interest in the position, given the success the Knicks’ roster achieved this season.
“Our organization is singularly focused on winning a championship for our fans,” the team said in a statement following Thibodeau’s departure.
Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori interviewed for the role this week.
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Many other names have been in the mix.
Former Villanova head coach Jay Wright has been frequently mentioned. Wright has been retired from coaching basketball following his decision to leave Villanova in 2022.
However, analyst Seth Davis, who works with Wright on CBS, posted on social media that Wright is unlikely to leap to the NBA.
Former Nuggets head coach Michael Malone has been another name floating around. Just two seasons ago, Malone helped lead the Denver Nuggets to the franchise’s first NBA championship.
The New York Times also reported that Luke Walton and Mike Brown are two names floating around.
The team is reportedly “comfortable” not having a coach until the start of the Summer League, so there is time for the front office to pick the right candidate.
As it stands, Malone is the betting favorite at +125 to be the next head coach for the Knicks.
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