Danny Hurley, Johnnie Bryant top early list of potential Knicks candidates to replace Tom Thibodeau

By
Stefan Bondy
Published June 3, 2025
Updated June 3, 2025, 8:22 p.m. ET
The Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday.
The Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday. AP

The Knicks shockingly fired Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday afternoon, just a few days after the coach guided the franchise to its first conference in 25 years.

Here’s a list of seven candidates who might replace him: 

Johnnie Bryant

Served as the associate head coach under Thibodeau for four years and was a favorite among players, particularly Julius Randle and Immanuel Quickley. Moved to the Cavaliers last season under Kenny Atkinson, helping the franchise to the top seed in the East. Bryant has an advocate in the front office in William Wesley.

Johnnie Bryant, Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach.
Johnnie Bryant served as an assistant for the Knicks before leaving for the Cavaliers. AP

Jay Wright

Has shown no public inclination to take an NBA job and, at 63 years old, has a cushy gig on TV. Could three of his former Wildcats bring him to one of the hardest positions in the NBA?