As the New York Knicks continue their search for their next franchise head coach, more details have emerged about their quest. They have reached out to several teams expressing interest in their head coaches,

Though there is no indication Jackson is a candidate for a Garden return, Pitino — who coached the Knicks from 1987-89, and earned AP Coach of the Year this season for St. John’s — took to social media earlier this week to tell his former employer that there is an ideal candidate actually available.

Knicks Linked to Former NBA Champion Coach as Tom Thibodeau Replacement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks have already cast a wide berth when it comes to seeking out their next head coach. New York fired 2021 Coach of the Year Tom Thibodeau following five largely successful seasons at the helm.