US EditionWho Is Chris Jent? All You Need to Know About the New Assistant Head Coach of the Knicks
NEW YORK, AUG 9 – Chris Jent, with 18 NBA coaching seasons and a recent Summer League title, will lead the Knicks' offense to improve their pace and offensive efficiency under Mike Brown.
- On August 8, 2025, Chris Jent reached an agreement to join the New York Knicks' coaching staff as an associate head coach working alongside head coach Mike Brown.
- This hiring follows Mike Brown's takeover as Knicks head coach and several prior rejections from other candidates.
- Jent brings 18 seasons of NBA assistant coaching experience across seven franchises, including a prior Knicks playing stint in 1996-97.
- He will take on the role of the Knicks' offensive strategist, creating game plans that emphasize Brunson’s creativity and Towns’ versatility, while implementing a dynamic approach that steers clear of routine isolation plays.
- Jent's addition provides the Knicks momentum and a trusted lieutenant for Brown, while Rick Brunson will remain on staff with a reduced role amid reported player friction.
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Who is Chris Jent? All you need to know about the new assistant head coach of the Knicks
After striking out on several targets, Mike Brown’s top lieutenant is someone who literally played in Madison Square Garden in 1997. Yes, Chris Jent is not just any assistant, but a coach who once wore Knicks threads as a player. Two decades later, he returns to the same court with an unfinished dream for the Knicks, with a track record that has the LeBron James stamp of approval. Jent isn’t just another clipboard holder. He’s a 6’7″ hooper who …
Chris Jent joining New York Knicks after winning Summer League with Hornets
CHARLOTTE (CAROLINA SPORTS LIVE) -- One month after leading the Charlotte Hornets to a Summer League title, assistant coach Chris Jent is leaving Buzz City. CSL confirmed that the New York Knicks have agreed to sign Jent to be the team's new associate head coach under new head coach Mike Brown. Hornets win their first summer league championship behind Knueppel’s 21-point MVP performance Jent was also on Brown's staff in Cleveland from 2006…
Knicks Finally Nab Associate Head Coach After Multiple Snubs
After several rejections, the New York Knicks are finally getting their associate head coach.ESPN’s senior NBA insider Shams Charania reported on Aug. 8 that the Knicks are finalizing a deal with Charlotte Hornets assistant coach Chris Jent to become Mike Brown’s associate head coach.Jent’s hiring came on the heels of a report that Indiana Pacers assistant coach Mike Weinar has removed himself from consideration for a front-of-the-bench role in …
Knicks finalizing deal to bring in Chris Jent as associate head coach as Mike Brown’s staff takes shape
The Knicks' coaching staff under Mike Brown is continuing to take shape.Chris Jent, who mostly recently worked as an assistant with the Hornets, is "finalizing" a deal to become the Knicks' associate head coach, according to ESPN.
New York Knicks sign former LA Lakers staffer to replace Jalen Brunson's father as associate head coach
The New York Knicks now have their next associate head coach to help Mike Brown, and he has plenty of experience with superstars. The New York Knicks made a huge coaching change this offseason. After their Eastern Conference Finals exit, the Knicks let Tom Thibodeau go, paving the way for a new coach. After a lengthy and tenuous search, the Knicks hired Mike Brown as their next head coach. The new direction is one the entire team seems to have b…
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