Knicks Face Denials Interviewing Five Employed NBA Head Coaches

The New York Knicks have been actively searching for a new head coach after parting ways with Tom Thibodeau, reaching out to five incumbent NBA head coaches but facing denials from their teams. Among those, Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd and Chicago Bulls' Billy Donovan remain plausible candidates, especially if their current teams do not offer contract extensions. The Knicks are set to interview former Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown and former Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins as part of their ongoing search. Both Kidd and Donovan have histories of leaving coaching positions to join other teams, suggesting they might consider the Knicks if circumstances change. Despite the initial rejection, there is a belief within NBA circles that Kidd and Donovan could still pursue a move to New York, leveraging their connections to the franchise. Meanwhile, other coaches like Chris Finch, Ime Udoka, and Quin Snyder appear unlikely to join the Knicks.