The New York Knicks are one of the many NBA teams on the hunt for a new Head Coach, but that may not be for long. The Knicks have made is apparent that Frank Vogel, David Blatt and interim Head Coach Kurt Rambis are all in discussions to secure the coaching position, but no confirmation has been made yet. Both Vogel and Blatt have met with Knicks President Phil Jackson and now the Knicks are hoping to finalize their decision.
According to Chris Herring of the Wall Street Journal:
The Knicks, realizing that they may have to make a choice quickly since Vogel and former-Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt are under consideration elsewhere, are nearing the end of their search and hope to have the process wrapped up within the next week or so, according to the person. New York could request secondary meetings with candidates in coming days.
Aside from Vogel and Blatt, Kurt Rambis—the Knicks’ interim coach since early February—is also under consideration for the position. He was at the combine with the Knicks’ contingent this past week, but declined to comment when asked about the search.
Both Frank Vogel and David Blatt were let go by their respective teams earlier this season. Vogel was let go last week after the Pacers were eliminated in the 1st round of the Playoffs by the Toronto Raptors and David Blatt was let go earlier in the season by the Cavaliers. Both coaches did wonders for their team, but many speculate that Vogel is the one receiving heavy consideration to the be the Knicks Head Coach.
Vogel led the Indiana Pacers to 250-181 record over his 5 seasons there, always putting them in the top-10 in defensive efficiency, something the Knicks could use more of. Blatt spent his first 1 and a half years in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers, leading them to the NBA Finals last year, but lost his job to assistant coach Tyronn Lue after the Cavs early struggles in the season. Either way, the Knicks are hoping to end their search for a Head Coach and move on to their next big focus, free agency, where they will be big players for any top free agent.
