Knicks Narrow Coaching Search Focus On Mike Brown, Taylor Jenkins

Following the New York Knicks' surprise decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau after leading the team to the Eastern Conference Finals, the franchise has struggled to find a viable replacement. The Knicks have requested interviews with several current NBA head coaches, including Jason Kidd and Ime Udoka, but all were denied permission by their respective teams. Consequently, the Knicks have shifted their focus to available candidates Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins, both former head coaches with no current employment, with Brown having close ties to the Knicks' front office. NBA insiders have criticized the Knicks' strategy, calling the decision to fire Thibodeau and their pursuit of coaches under contract with other teams a failure. Additionally, Charles Barkley publicly questioned the Knicks' apparent lack of a clear plan for their coaching search. Meanwhile, Thibodeau expressed gratitude to the organization and fans in a heartfelt letter following his dismissal.