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Knicks Hire Mike Brown as Head Coach

NEW YORK, JUL 2 – Mike Brown, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year, joins the Knicks after leading Sacramento to their first playoff appearance in 17 years and is expected to build on last season's Eastern Conference Finals run.

  • On Wednesday, the Knicks offered head coach Mike Brown a deal to lead their team, with negotiations ongoing, as Brown is a two-time NBA Coach of the Year.
  • Nearly a month after firing Tom Thibodeau, the Knicks sought a proven leader, betting on Brown’s championship pedigree to elevate the team toward a title.
  • Brown, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year, has a 454-304 head coaching record and won four NBA championships as an assistant with Spurs and Warriors.
  • Following the offer, the Knicks will name Brown’s coaching staff, with actor Ben Stiller voicing support for the move.
  • With Brown's hiring, the Knicks aim to contend for their first NBA title since 1973, building on their recent Eastern Conference Finals appearance and aiming for championship success.
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Hoops Wire broke the news in on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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