The New York Knicks have faced repeated setbacks in their pursuit of a new head coach, as multiple NBA teams have declined their requests to interview their coaches. Targets such as Jason Kidd and Ime Udoka have been off-limits, leading the Knicks to shift their focus to available candidates. Taylor Jenkins, recently ousted by the Memphis Grizzlies, and Mike Brown, formerly with the Sacramento Kings, have emerged as leading candidates for the Knicks' head coaching vacancy.

Jenkins boasts a respectable 250-214 regular season record, with two 50-win seasons during his tenure, but has struggled to translate regular season success into playoff victories, leaving him with a 9-14 postseason record. Meanwhile, Brown's previous coaching experience spans stints with the Cavaliers, Lakers, and Kings, but like Jenkins, he faced an unceremonious exit from his last job.