New York Knicks’ coach hunt gets new update from NBA insider after Tom Thibodeau’s unexpected dismissal

Did the New York Knicks land a new coach to replace Tom Thibodeau? Well, not quite, but the hunt for a new coach finally gets a positive update from renowned NBA insider Shams Charania.

In a latest report, Charania shared that after being rejected for meetings with several coaches, the Knicks have finally locked their interest in ex-Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins and former Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown.

The New York Knicks are set to have a meeting with two former NBA coaches after Tom Thibodeau’s exit

It was a surprising move that blindsided much of the NBA community. The New York Knicks parted ways with head coach Tom Thibodeau shortly after their deepest playoff run in 25 years. As fans continue to grapple with the surprise exit, fresh reports indicate that the Knicks are already moving forward with potential replacements.

According to NBA insider Shams Charania, formal interviews with experienced candidates are set to begin next week, as New York eyes a new era on the sidelines.Knicks line up key interviews as post-Thibodeau era begins. Charania broke the news on X, revealing, “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.” The update signals a serious shift in direction from the franchise, just over a week after Thibodeau’s unexpected dismissal.

Thibodeau’s firing raised eyebrows across the league, especially considering his success with the Knicks. After taking the job in the 2020–21 season, he transformed the team from postseason outsiders into Eastern Conference contenders.

Under his leadership, the Knicks made the playoffs in four of his five seasons and secured back-to-back 50-win campaigns, surely, it was something the franchise hadn’t seen since the 1990s.Despite falling short in the conference finals against the Indiana Pacers, Thibodeau’s exit came as a shock. But in a move that exemplified grace and gratitude, he responded not with criticism but with a heartfelt full-page ad in The New York Times.

The message read in part, “To the best city in the world with the best fans in the world: Thank you… I am proud of everything we accomplished together, including four playoff appearances and this year's run to the Eastern Conference finals -- our first in 25 years.

”Thibodeau ended the message by thanking the players, staff, and fans, signing off: “With gratitude and respect, Tom Thibodeau.”Also Read: Indiana Pacers lucky charm Caitlin Clark arrives at Game 4 alongside her teammate Aliyah BostonAs the Knicks front office now looks ahead, hunting for the one perfect coach that could define the trajectory of a franchise eager to return to NBA championship relevance.