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The New York Knicks finally decided on a head coach, bringing in Mike Brown to be Tom Thibodeau's successor. They showed interest in plenty of candidates, but were denied by many NBA teams when they requested to interview their head coaches.

NBA News / CBSSports.com / July 9

Knicks miss out on potential key coaching addition as Pelicans reportedly keep James Borrego

The Knicks were interested in having Borrego join Mike Brown's staff

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / July 9

NBA Notes: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Nets, Pelicans, James Borrego

Thunder big man Chet Holmgren has agreed to a five-year, fully guaranteed maximum rookie contract extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal is projected to be worth $240 million based on current salary cap projections for the 2026–27 season, per ESPN’s Bobby Marks.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9

Knicks' plan to hire new top assistant has fallen through

After coming up short on their preferred targets at the start of their coaching search, the New York Knicks appear to have swung and missed at their top assistant coach target as well.

New York Knicks News / CBSSports.com / July 2

Knicks coaching search: New York eyes James Borrego as top assistant to Mike Brown, per report

The Knicks previously interviewed Borrego for the head coaching position

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 2

Top assistant coach eyed by Knicks for Mike Brown’s staff, but there’s a catch

The New York Knicks have officially hired Mike Brown as head coach to replace Tom Thibodeau. With a new coach in place, the organization is now trying to find ways to fill Brown’s staff.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2

Knicks reportedly have top assistant they want Mike Brown to hire

The New York Knicks are hiring Mike Brown as their next head coach, and they reportedly have someone in mind they would like him to hire. The Knicks have had a lengthy coaching search since firing Tom Thibodeau on June 3 after losing in the Eastern Conference finals.

NBA News / Empire Sports Media / July 1

Knicks could add former Hornets head coach as assistant

The New York Knicks’ head coaching search seems to have dwindled to Mike Brown being the favorite. He reported for a second interview Tuesday, with this one including owner James Dolan, per SNY’s Ian Begley.

New York Knicks News / CBSSports.com / June 30

Knicks coaching rumors: Mike Brown gets second interview; James Borrego, Taylor Jenkins among candidates

Brown appears to be one of the top contenders to earn the job in New York

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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 28

Ex-Hornets coach reportedly set to interview for job with New York Knicks

James Borrego could be back patrolling an Eastern Conference sideline sooner than expected. The former Hornets head coach is set to interview with the New York Knicks as the franchise ramps up its search to replace Tom Thibodeau.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27

Knicks have interview lined up for head-coaching job

The New York Knicks are set to interview another experienced candidate.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 25

Knicks Receive Permission To Interview James Borrego In Coaching Search

The New York Knicks have received permission from the New Orleans Pelicans to interview associate head coach James Borrego for their head coaching vacancy, according to a report from The Athletic’s James L.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 25

Knicks granted permission to interview ex-Hornets head coach

The New York Knicks are still searching for a head coach after firing Tom Thibodeau shortly after the playoff exit. After failing to land an interview with several other head coaches in the league, it appears the franchise is taking a look at a former head coach of the Charlotte Hornets.

NBA News / Empire Sports Media / June 25

Knicks to interview former Hornets head coach as search continues

The New York Knicks now have their fourth interview set up as they continue to search for a new head coach. According to The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III, New York will interview former Charlotte Hornets head coach and current New Orleans Pelicans assistant James Borrego for their open head coaching position.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / June 25

Knicks Interviewing Former Hornets Coach

The New York Knicks aren't nearly done with their head coaching search, and they know it. They've already interviewed a few enticing candidates in former

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / June 24

Shock candidate emerges for Knicks head-coaching job

The New York Knicks' search for Tom Thibodeau's replacement is well underway. After a calamitous stretch that saw the Knicks get rejected in their requests to speak with multiple under-contract coaches, the front office appears to be back on track.

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New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / June 23

Report: Knicks Could Interview James Borrego

According to NBA insider James L. Edwards III of The Athletic, the New York Knicks could interview James Borrego. Borrego is a CAA client. He spent the

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 5

Ex-Hornets head coach James Borrego named a candidate for NBA job opening

James Borrego, the former head coach of the Charlotte Hornets, is knocking on the door of getting a second chance as the lead man in the NBA. According

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / May 5

James Borrego, Dave Joerger Linked To Suns’ Coaching Vacancy

The Phoenix Suns may not be going quite as green as many expected in their search to replace head coach Mike Budenholzer. While the franchise has been

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 26

Revisiting the Hornets' decision to fire James Borrego three years ago

The decision to fire James Borrego after the 2021-22 season looms as a key point in the history of the Charlotte Hornets. Borrego had pretty much improved every season save for one, and he was coming off a 43-win season in which the Hornets made the play-in game.

Detroit Pistons News / Larry Brown Sports / June 19, 2024

Report names one top candidate for Pistons head-coaching job

The Detroit Pistons are once again searching for a new head coach, and they are expected to target a candidate who has already interviewed with multiple teams.

Monty Williams linked to one prominent head-coaching job after Pistons exit

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 11, 2024