The New York Knicks were denied their request to interview a former Philadelphia 76ers coach for their current vacancy.

The New York Knicks were denied permission to speak with coaches Jason Kidd of Dallas, Ime Udoka of Houston and Chris Finch of Minnesota in a slow start to find Tom Thibodeau’s replacement

The New York Knicks may have dramatically overestimated their ability to upgrade at head coach after firing Tom Thibodeau following their loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Giannis has been exceptionally loyal to the Bucks, and it seems like he’s staying on brand. Still, Milwaukee’s inflexibility and lack of top-end talent around the two-time MVP are impossible to ignore. Don’t pencil him into the Bucks’ opening-night starting five just yet. We have a lot of offseason left.

Future Hall of Famers like Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo are expected to be available on the trade market, and one of the league's premier franchises — the New York Knicks — are searching for a new coach.

One NBA insider says that the New York Knicks may have to look beyond Milwaukee for a game-changing offseason acquisition.