The New York Knicks are now looking to Johnnie Bryant, former associate head coach of Tom Thibodeau’s staff, as their next top coaching candidate. The news comes after the Suns hired Jordan Ott, a Cleveland colleague of Bryant’s, to replace fired coach Mike Budenholzer.
Bryant, 39, was part of Thibodeau’s coaching team for four seasons and served as associate head coach from 2020-24. He then joined the Cavaliers’ staff before the 2024-25 season. The move could signal Bryant’s interest in returning to the Knicks, who have been searching for a new head coach since Thibodeau was fired on Tuesday.
Ott, a first-time head coach, will take over at the Suns after Budenholzer’s departure. His hiring has created an opportunity for the Knicks to pursue Bryant as their next top candidate. The team is expected to be thorough in its search process to find the right fit for their franchise.
Source: https://nypost.com/2025/06/04/sports/johnnie-bryant-available-for-knicks-after-suns-hire-jordan-ott