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Knicks Insider Shared Interesting Reason Why Team Is Pursuing Employed Head Coaches

New York Knicks forward Achiuwa (5) sets a pick against Indiana Pacers guard Mathurin or Knicks guard Brunson during the Eastern Conference finals. | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The New York Knicks are shooting their shot with their head coaching search after the team parted ways with Tom Thibodeau following their Eastern Conference finals loss at the hands of the Indiana Pacers.

Thibodeau's departure mere days after the Knicks' postseason exit sparked confusion, and the beginning of the team's search for his replacement hasn't helped. The Knicks have reportedly canvassed the league, requesting to interview head coaches who already have jobs. The requests have been denied again and again, and led to a lot of jokes from NBA fans. But a new report attempted to explain why the Knicks may be taking the bold strategy.

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