Basketball, NBA: New York Knicks announce Mike Brown as head coach
The two-time NBA Coach of the Year winner and former Nigeria basketball head coach replaces Tom Thibodeau.
www.olympics.comHere’s the latest on the Knicks’ coaching situation based on recent public reporting.
- As of mid-2025, Mike Brown was reported to be close to being hired as the Knicks’ head coach, with multiple outlets confirming negotiations and near-finalization after Tom Thibodeau’s departure. This marked a shift toward Brown bringing championship pedigree to New York.[1][4][5]
- Other names frequently tied to the Knicks’ coaching search included Taylor Jenkins and Jason Kidd, as part of a broader, multi-candidate process, with reports noting the team exploring options that wouldn’t require permission from current teams to pursue.[2][9]
- By July 2025, several sources and outlets publicly announced the hiring of Mike Brown as the next head coach, signaling a formal transition and the start of a new era for the franchise.[4][5]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest updates and provide a concise timeline or a quick snapshot of how Brown’s appointment was framed by the front office and what it meant for the roster and staff.
Citations:
- The Knicks’ hiring of Mike Brown and the surrounding reporting.[1]
- Ongoing rumors and the search landscape including Jenkins and Kidd.[2]
- Official updates confirming Brown’s hire in July 2025.[5][4]