It is said that the Knicks are interested in Lakers assistant coach Saint Jean and Grizzlies assistant coach Mutombo

According to Knicks reporter Stefan Bondy learned from sources that as the Knicks continue to improve their coaching staff under the leadership of new head coach Mike Brown, Lakers assistant coach Greg St. Jean and Grizzlies assistant Patrick Mutombo are among the potential goals he considers.

The Knicks will retain several coaches from Thibodeau's coaching staff, including Rick Brunson and Morris Chicks, and will also introduce Charles Allen and Riccardo Foyce, who have assisted Brown with the Kings. In addition, the team is expected to hire O'Connor, who has served as the Clippers' assistant coach for a long time.

O'Connor will serve as Brown's defensive coordinator, while the Knicks are still looking for an assistant who can dominate the team's offense. The team reportedly showed interest in Borrego, Triano and Prigioni but failed to obtain permission to meet with Borrego or Triano, while Prigioni decided to stay with the Timberwolves.

Saint Jean has served on the Kings, Lakers, Mavericks and Suns. In 2024, he rejoined the Lakers and became a member of Redick's coaching staff.

Mutombo has played in the professional league outside the NBA for seven seasons. He has served as an assistant coach for the Nuggets, Raptors, Suns and Bucks, and was then hired by the Grizzlies in the 2024-25 season. During 2020-22, he also served as the head coach of the Raptors 905, a subsidiary of the Raptors G League, for two seasons.