The Knicks' coaching search is nearing its end, but there's still more work to be done.
New team president Leon Rose said in his only interview since taking over that he hoped to have a coach in place by mid-to-late July. He remains on target, scheduling more talks for the coming week with a plan to name a coach before the end of the month, according to a source.
Rose and his front-office staff have conducted two rounds of interviews with 11 candidates, finishing up Monday with former Nets coach (and former Knicks assistant) Kenny Atkinson. The Knicks would not comment on how many candidates remain in play, but the favorite still is believed to be Tom Thibodeau, with Atkinson and Jason Kidd getting consideration.
