The New York Knicks are striking out with all their current NBA head coach targets right now, so they may have to turn to a former one. Ex-Knicks head coach Mike Woodson is considered to be a “wild card” for the job, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reported Wednesday during an appearance on the “Knicks Film School” podcast. Begley says that the Knicks will likely “at least … [Read more...] about Mike Woodson a ‘wild card’ for Knicks head coach job
Knicks not pursuing Kevin Durant trade?
Despite long speculation and reporting to the contrary, the Knicks are not in the mix to trade for Kevin Durant, The Post has learned. Durant is expected to be dealt this offseason from the Suns, with ESPN listing the Knicks among five teams who have registered interest. However, a league source said New York will not be dealing for the future Hall of Famer.Source: New York … [Read more...] about Knicks not pursuing Kevin Durant trade?
Jason Kidd expected to stay put in Dallas?
Amid widespread speculation that Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd could force his way out to join the New York Knicks, there are strong signs that the 52-year-old Hall of Famer will stay put.Source: New York Times What’s the buzz on Twitter? Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2 The #Mavs have agreed to terms with former Kings assistant Jay Triano to become the second-lead … [Read more...] about Jason Kidd expected to stay put in Dallas?
Jason Kidd could be using Knicks’ interest as leverage for contract extension?
The widely held belief is that Kidd, ultimately, is hoping to parlay the Knicks’ interest into a lucrative contract extension. It remains to be seen how Kidd might respond if he doesn’t get the desired extension, and there is historical precedent here when it comes to Kidd spurning the Mavericks for the Knicks.Source: New York Times What’s the buzz on Twitter? Emiliano … [Read more...] about Jason Kidd could be using Knicks’ interest as leverage for contract extension?
Knicks denied chance to speak with Chris Finch, Ime Udoka for head coaching vacancy
Shams Charania: The New York Knicks requested permission to speak to Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch and Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka for their head coaching job, but were denied on both, sources tell ESPN. Knicks could request permission for other current head coaches too. … [Read more...] about Knicks denied chance to speak with Chris Finch, Ime Udoka for head coaching vacancy