Breaking news out of New York City this morning, as it is being reported that the New York Knicks have fired head coach Mike Woodson. This was a long-expected move, after Woodson failed to take the Knicks to the playoffs this year. With Phil Jackson now in charge of the organization, he will look to place his own guy at the helm of the team.
The list of possible candidates will be rather long, and you can fully expect Phil to take his team making a decision. Some possible replacement names could include Byron Scott, Mark Jackson (if he is fired from Golden State), and Steve Kerr. Kerr is thought to be the favorite for the job at this moment. Once a coach is selected, the Knicks then must have to figure out what they will do with Carmelo Anthony, and figure out if they can bring him back.
More after the jump.
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Knicks president Phil Jackson announces that Mike Woodson and his coaching staff have been fired.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) April 21, 2014
Phil Jackson: "The coaches & players on this team had an extremely difficult 2013-14 season, and blame should not be put on one individual"
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) April 21, 2014
Phil Jackson: "The time has come for change throughout the franchise as we start the journey to assess & build .. for next season & beyond."
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) April 21, 2014
Phil Jackson says in a statement that the #Knicks coaching search will begin immediately.
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) April 21, 2014