Mike Brown Nears 2nd Meeting for Knicks Head Coach Job

Mike Brown has emerged as the leading candidate to become the next head coach of the New York Knicks, with sources confirming he will have a second interview for the position. Brown, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year, most recently coached the Sacramento Kings, leading them to the playoffs and ending their 16-season drought before being unexpectedly fired. He has a strong coaching record, including two stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and time with the Los Angeles Lakers, and previously interviewed for the Knicks job in 2020. The Knicks are also considering other candidates like Taylor Jenkins, Micah Nori, and James Borrego, but have faced resistance from teams unwilling to release their head coaches for interviews, including Jason Kidd. Brown's potential hiring has sparked speculation about a possible reunion with LeBron James, as Brown coached James during his first Cleveland tenure and there is growing chatter about James' future and interest in New York. The Knicks appear intent on making a high-impact move this offseason, aiming to build a championship-caliber team.