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The New York Knicks are interviewing James Borrego, associate coach for the New Orleans Pelicans, for their vacant head coaching position. Borrego, a former head coach for the Charlotte Hornets, joins Mike Brown, Taylor Jenkins, and Micah Nori as confirmed candidates. The Knicks are searching for a replacement after unexpectedly firing Tom Thibodeau, despite his recent success leading the team. The Knicks have been rebuffed by other teams for candidates.
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**Knicks to Interview Pelicans’ James Borrego for Head Coaching Job**
NEW YORK – The New York Knicks are continuing their search for a new head coach, with sources telling ESPN that they plan to interview New Orleans Pelicans associate coach James Borrego. Borrego joins a list of candidates that includes Mike Brown, Taylor Jenkins, and Micah Nori, all of whom have been confirmed for formal interviews.
Borrego, 47, previously served as head coach of the Charlotte Hornets from 2018 to 2022, leading them to the play-in tournament twice. He amassed a 138-163 record before being let go. He joined the Pelicans coaching staff a year later.
The Knicks’ search was sparked by the surprising firing of Tom Thibodeau, who had just led the team to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years.
The Knicks have faced challenges in their coaching search, with several teams reportedly refusing to grant permission for their staff to interview for the position. The team is looking to make a quick decision to prepare for the upcoming season.
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