Welp Knicks fans, it doesn’t look like we’re getting a coach anytime in the immediate future. Once Steve Kerr went with the Warriors, it’s been clear that Phil Jackson wants to talk to Derek Fisher. The problem?! It’s not on Fisher’s mind — he’s in the middle of the playoffs — trying to win a title with the Thunder. Check out what he had to say about the open position…
NBA: Phil Jackson Wants To Talk To Derek Fisher About Knicks Coaching Job; Here’s Fisher’s Thoughts…
NBA: Report, Knicks Want To Talk With This Person Before Anyone Else About Coaching Position
After losing out on Steve Kerr to the Golden State Warriors, the Knicks are somewhat in a daze and not sure where to look as far as their next head coach. Numerous names have been thrown around since last week but the franchise has no interest in talking with anyone until they speak with someone very specific first. Hit the jump to see who.
(Photos) NFL: Say What? New York Jets Coach Accused Of Slapping Woman At Restaurant
New York Jets defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman may be in some trouble over an incident that took place in New Jersey earlier this week. A woman is claiming Thurman slapped her in the face after she refused his drinks and attempts to talk with her. The woman was not injured but filed a police report right after. Hit the jump.
NBA: Steve Kerr Picks Warriors Over Knicks; Here’s Who The Knicks Are Now Looking At
Sorry Phil Jackson, but Steve Kerr went with the Warriors over the Knicks — and he’s going to be making an insane amount of money as a first-time coach! So where do the Knicks go from here?! Check it out…
NBA: Report, After Firing Mark Jackson, Warriors Trying To Get Steve Kerr As Coach Before Knicks
Just when things finally are starting to look somewhat organized for the Knicks something has to come along and throw that off. Everyone knows the Knicks are planning to hire Steve Kerr as their new coach, some say as early as this week. With his long time relationship with Phil Jackson, Kerr has seemed destined for the job ever since Jackson was named president of the Knicks, even though Kerr has no coaching experience. Now another team who made their own coaching move is trying to break apart the marriage before it even starts. Hit the jump.
NBA: Phil Jackson Delivers Message To Carmelo Anthony
Last week Phil Jackson and Carmelo Anthony went out to dinner and you had to know they were going to talk about nothing but the Knicks. Carmelo will opt into free agency officially on July 1st and Phil and the rest of the organization are doing everything they can to convince him to remain in New York. Melo has repeatedly said he would like to stay with the Knicks, but he also wants to play for a winner. Translation = He will stay with the Knicks if they show him something worth while. He has legit options when he enters free agency to leave New York and head elsewhere like Chicago or Houston. But reports say Phil delivered Melo a message during dinner and wanted to talk with him about it.
