After impressing New York’s brain trust during the first round of interviews, Brown has emerged as a front-runner to replace Tom Thibodeau.

The Knicks also reached out South Carolina women's coach Dawn Staley, but she is currently not considered a finalist, league sources said.

Former Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown is set to have a second interview with the New York Knicks for their head coach opening, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Monday. Mike Brown will have a second meeting with the New York Knicks for their head coaching job and has emerged as a strong candidate, sources tell ESPN.