Despite leading the New York Knicks to their most successful season of the millennium, head coach Tom Thibodeau was unceremoniously fired by the team. Meanwhile, every other team in the NBA either already had or has already hired their new bench leader,

The Knicks axed Thibodeau last week after five seasons and four playoff appearances, including the franchise’s first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 seasons.

After striking out on five sitting NBA head coaches, the Knicks are now set to interview two former coaches next week. New York will interview Taylor Jenkins and Mike Brown, according to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic.

The New York Knicks plan to interview two head coaches who were fired during the 2024-25 season as they continue to seek a replacement for dismissed coach Tom Thibodeau, ESPN reported Saturday.

The Knicks are set to begin the first stage of formal interviews for their head-coaching job next week, with plans to meet with Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins, sources told ESPN.