The New York Knicks reportedly reached out to the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves for permission to speak with head coaches Ime Udoka and Chris Finch, respectively, but were denied by both teams.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have shown their commitment to Chris Finch, as they are focusing on the future with the same core.

It feels like the Knicks have gone beyond a three-strike count at this point. They have had an interest in countless head coach candidates, some consisting of current under-contract head coaches in the NBA.