The New York Knicks have opened their head coaching position following the firing of Tom Thibodeau, who led the team to its first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000. As the Knicks seek a successor, notable candidates include former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone, who garnered success with a championship roster. Jay Wright, a former Villanova coach with ties to current Knicks players, could consider a return, while Mike Brown, who guided the Sacramento Kings back to the playoffs, and Johnnie Bryant, an assistant with a recent connection to the Knicks, are also in the mix. Other names like Taylor Jenkins and Mike Budenholzer present intriguing possibilities, enhancing the competition for this coveted role.