Amid recent coaching changes, the New York Knicks are exploring options for their next head coach. Notable candidates include Mike Malone, former Knicks assistant who won a championship with the Nuggets; Taylor Jenkins, praised for developing young talent in Memphis; and Jeff Van Gundy, who previously succeeded with the Knicks. Additionally, Johnnie Bryant, a former Knicks coach now in Cleveland, is a finalist for the Suns job, while Sean Sweeney of the Mavericks could be an innovative choice if the Knicks opt for fresh coaching talent.
Malone grew up in the Knicks organization, an assistant coach - a role his father Brendan held in the organization, too.
Jenkins was let go by the Grizzlies with nine games left in the season, which seemed odd until Denver made that look reasonable.
Could there be a reunion? Maybe unlikely after Van Gundy walked off the job in 2001.
If the Knicks were willing to go with someone who has never had a head coaching job, Sweeney is one of the most highly regarded assistants.
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