The Knicks’ head coaching search has turned into a game of NBA musical chairs—except every time the music stops, another candidate has already taken a seat elsewhere. After striking out on their top targets, New York is pivoting to Plan B (or is it Plan C?) with formal interviews set for Taylor Jenkins and Mike Brown—two respected coaches who won’t require the Knicks to beg another team for permission.
Jenkins, who transformed the Grizzlies from lottery regulars into a playoff staple, and Brown, a two-time Coach of the Year with a Finals trip on his résumé, are far from desperate fallback options. But let’s be honest—this isn’t the home run swing fans envisioned. The Knicks swung for the fences with Jason Kidd, Chris Finch, and even Billy Donovan, only to get stonewalled at every turn. Now, they’re left evaluating coaches who were shown the door mid-season—a twist that adds unexpected pressure for both sides to prove they’re still the right fit for a win-now roster.
The New York Knicks are planning to meet with ex-Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins and former Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown next week for their head coaching job, sources tell ESPN. First formal interviews for the Knicks vacancy, and more could come.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 14, 2025
The front office isn’t rushing, but the clock is ticking. Leon Rose & Co. are the last team standing without a coach, which gives them leverage—but also leaves them under a microscope. If a bigger name shakes loose (looking at you, Kidd), the New York Knicks will pounce. For now, Jenkins and Brown represent stability in a market that chews up and spits out uncertainty—assuming either wants to step into MSG’s unforgiving spotlight.
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