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**Knicks Interview James Borrego for Head Coaching Vacancy**
New York, NY – The New York Knicks’ search for a new head coach is intensifying as they have scheduled an interview with New Orleans Pelicans associate coach James Borrego, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Borrego joins a list of candidates that includes former NBA head coaches Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins, as well as Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori. The Knicks initiated their coaching search after firing Tom Thibodeau following their Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Indiana Pacers.
Borrego brings head coaching experience to the table, having served as the Charlotte Hornets’ head coach from 2018-2022, compiling a 138-163 record. He also had a brief interim stint with the Orlando Magic in 2015. He previously won two championships as an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs.
The Knicks job is considered an attractive one, boasting a talented roster led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. The team is coming off a successful season, winning 51 games and reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. However, concerns about Thibodeau’s ability to lead the team to a championship ultimately led to his dismissal. The firing of Thibodeau was a somewhat controversial move, with figures like Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff questioning the decision. The Knicks’ search has been complicated by some teams denying permission to interview their current coaches.
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