Oct 21, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) chats with assistant coach Pablo Prigioni before a game against the Utah Jazz at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Report: Knicks receive permission to interview Wolves' assistant

Originally posted on Minnesota Timberwolves on SI
By Tony Liebert | Last updated Jul 22, 2025 1:23 PM ET

The Knicks have received permission to interview longtime Timberwolves assistant coach Pablo Prigioni, according to a post on X from Knicks insider Ian Begley on Tuesday.

Knicks have asked for and received permission to speak with MIN assistant coach Pablo Prigioni about positions on Mike Brown's staff, league sources tell SNY. Prigioni, a former Knick, is highly regarded in coaching circles.
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) July 22, 2025

Prigioni played for the Knicks from 2012-15. After wrapping up his professional basketball career in 2017, he transitioned into coaching. He joined Minnesota's staff in 2019, and he's been in charge of the offense since 2020.

At 48 years old, he has become one of the Wolves' top assistant coaches. Micah Nori is known to be the defensive guru and Prigioni leads the offensive side. He also coaches the Argentina national team.

New York hired Mike Brown as its new head coach this offseason to replace Tom Thibodeau. Prigioni's connection to the franchise makes it seem like a possibility he could look to move, so it's a situation worth monitoring.