According to Woj, the Knicks have agreed to a four-year deal with David Fizdale.
Fizdale is a very popular coach among the players in the NBA and when he was the coach in Memphis, he ran a modern offense (while still paying attention to their team defense), so hopefully this works out.
The main thing is, though, that he is not Mark Jackson. So I am pumped.
Is it just me or does it seem like the Knicks head coaching search has taken years? Well, it feels like it.
Former Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale has “gained serious traction” among the Knicks in their head coaching search.
The Knicks have reportedly wrapped up their interviews and are nearing a decision on who their next head coach will be.
[NYDN] David Fizdale is getting closer to becoming new Knicks coach Fizdale, a frontrunner from the start of this process, has reportedly “gained serious traction” to becoming the next Knicks coach.
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Mike Woodson still is gunning for a second stint as the Knicks’ head coach, but acknowledged he would listen if David Fizdale were to offer him the job as associate coach, should he be hired to replace Jeff Hornacek. An NBA source said the Knicks are “zeroing in’’ on a choice. Indications — as first…
Thunder GM Sam Presti was noncommittal about Carmelo Anthony’s future, saying he doesn’t expect a larger role for him next season. At Saturday’s exit interview after the bitter first-round elimination against Utah, Anthony indicated he wasn’t sure he can be “effective’’ in his role and left the door open to his Thunder exit. Anthony, whom…