Knicks Eye Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins in Coaching Shakeup
So here’s the latest buzz out of New York that’s got the NBA world talking — the Knicks are diving headfirst into their coaching search, and two recently fired head coaches are now on their radar: Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins.
Now, let’s set the scene a bit. The Knicks made a bold — and let’s be honest, pretty surprising — move by firing Tom Thibodeau. This is the same Thibodeau who just led the team through one of their most successful playoff runs in decades. You’d think job security would follow that kind of success, but not in New York. The front office is clearly hungry for something more — or different.
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After a week of trying (and failing) to interview several employed coaches around the league, the Knicks have pivoted to free agents in the coaching market. According to a report by Ian Begley at SNY, the two names floating to the top are Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins — both of whom were dismissed this season.
Let’s talk about Mike Brown first. Just a season and a half removed from being named NBA Coach of the Year, Brown was surprisingly let go by the Sacramento Kings after a rocky start to this season. The Kings were 13–18 when they pulled the trigger. Still, you can’t ignore his resume: 454 career wins, four different head coaching stints, and he even coached LeBron James to his first NBA Finals appearance in 2007. Brown knows the grind, knows the pressure, and knows what it takes to lead.
Then there’s Taylor Jenkins — only 40 years old, yet already a seasoned head coach. He was surprisingly fired by the Memphis Grizzlies in late March, even though the team had a solid 44–29 record at the time. Over five and a half seasons in Memphis, he racked up 250 wins and made the playoffs three times. While the postseason success never quite came, Jenkins is respected for his player development and team culture.
Each coach brings a unique flavor to the table — Brown with his veteran savvy and Finals experience, Jenkins with his modern approach and success with a young roster. The Knicks will need to weigh what kind of identity they want moving forward. Do they lean on experience and established leadership? Or do they embrace a younger coach with an eye for long-term development?
Whatever happens next, one thing’s clear: the Knicks aren’t playing it safe. They’re making waves, shaking things up, and taking bold steps to rewrite their story. Keep an eye on this — it’s far from over.
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