He left the Knicks before this season to serve as associate head coach in Cleveland under Kenny Atkinson and is a finalist for the Phoenix Suns job — although a source indicated that Jordan Ott is likely to land that job.

The Knicks made that decision after they lost to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, their longest playoff run in 25 years. The next Knicks coach, whoever it is, will be expected to help take the team further, especially after the front office went all-in last offseason with trades for Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns.