The New York Knicks are currently without a head coach after firing Tom Thibodeau, with initial top candidates like Ime Udoka, Quin Snyder, Billy Donovan, and others declining interest or being unavailable, and the team is taking a patient approach until the Summer League.
The New York Knicks have been denied permission to interview several high-profile NBA coaches, including Quin Snyder, Ime Udoka, and Chris Finch, as they seek a new head coach. Despite this, they remain interested in candidates like Jason Kidd, who may try to leave Dallas, and are also considering experienced coaches such as Michael Malone and Mike Brown. The situation highlights the challenges the Knicks face in their coaching search amid restrictions and ongoing rumors.
The Atlanta Hawks have announced their new coaching staff, which includes nine assistant coaches, a player development coach, and a DAV coach. The new additions bring a diverse range of experiences and expertise to the team, with backgrounds in the NBA, NCAA, and international basketball. Head Coach Quin Snyder expressed excitement about working with the new staff to develop and challenge the players.
The Atlanta Hawks have finalized their coaching staff for the 2023-24 NBA season, with Quin Snyder bringing in a mix of experienced NBA and overseas coaches. The staff includes six full assistant coaches, a player development coach, and a DAV (player development/advance scouting/video) coach. Notable additions include former NBA player Ekpe Udoh and Bryan George, who was previously with ASVEL Basket of the LNB Pro A in France. Snyder aims to stamp his own mark on the team after taking over as head coach late in the previous season.
Despite Donovan Mitchell's historic night, scoring his 10,000th point and finishing with 44 points, the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Atlanta Hawks, 120-118. The Cavs were without two usual starters and had just nine healthy players. Mitchell's 10th 40-point game this season tied LeBron James for the most 40-plus point games in a season in franchise history. The loss snaps Cleveland’s four-game winning streak and pushes them two games behind third-seeded Philadelphia.
Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder criticized Trae Young for his ejection from the game against the Indiana Pacers, stating that he "can't make" that kind of play and that frustration can't lead to that kind of response. Young's ejection leaves him just one technical foul away from an automatic suspension. The Hawks bench stepped up in the absence of Young, with Aaron Holiday and Garrison Mathews receiving praise from Snyder. The Hawks are currently in the Play-In Tournament chase and cannot afford to lose Young down the stretch.