Despite leading the New York Knicks to their most successful season of the millennium, head coach Tom Thibodeau was unceremoniously fired by the team. Meanwhile, every other team in the NBA either already had or has already hired their new bench leader,

John Calipari spoke highly of the New York Knicks job, but said that he is committed to coaching the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Rumors suggest that the New York Knicks are not looking to trade for Kevin Durant, despite the speculation surrounding the organization.

After firing Thibodeau, Leon Rose and the Knicks have yet to land an interview with an active coach, as they've been denied permission to speak to Jason Kidd, Chris Finch, Ime Udoka, Billy Donovan and Quin Snyder thus far.

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle wasn’t sure what to believe when news broke the New York Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday.

A native of New York City, the 72-year-old Pitino is no stranger to the Knicks. He was an assistant coach in New York from 1983-85 and led the Knicks from 1987-89. He left after two seasons with a 90-74 record and consecutive appearances in the NBA playoffs.

Insider Suggests 2-Time Champ, Longest-Tenured NBA Coach as Knicks' Next Leader originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks appear to have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau absent an adequate plan to replace him, and the embarrassments have racked up in the aftermath.