US EditionJosh Hart Has Hilarious Response to Ex-Villanova Coach Jay Wright Not Being a Candidate for the Knicks Job
- On June 7, 2025, former Villanova coach Jay Wright confirmed that he will not be pursuing the opportunity to become the next head coach of the New York Knicks following Tom Thibodeau's dismissal.
- Wright retired in 2022 after 21 years at Villanova and declined the Knicks' position despite a close relationship with president Leon Rose.
- The Knicks have explored several potential candidates for the head coaching position and are actively pursuing Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, although they have yet to obtain permission to conduct an interview.
- Wright told the Knicks he is 'not interested' and prefers retirement, while Knicks stars like Josh Hart, who played under Wright, publicly urged him to 'stay retired.'
- New York must continue its search among established NBA coaches under contract while managing high expectations and scrutiny this summer.
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Henry HeraldReports: Jay Wright not interested in coaching Knicks
Although the Knicks have three players whom Jay Wright coached at Villanova, the retired Hall of Famer will not resume his career with New York, multiple media outlets reported on Saturday.
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Knicks Get Bad News in Coaching Search
The New York Knicks have taken their first blow in the search for a new head coach. Jay Wright, had been linked with the position following Tom Thibodeau’s release. Yet, he reportedly has no interest in taking up the role, according to Steph Davis of Hoops HQ.“BREAKING: Jay Wright has confirmed to me that he has informed the Knicks that he is not interested in any coaching position and plans to remain retired,” Davis reported via X.Wright had be…
·New York, United States
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