LAS VEGAS — The Knicks were denied permission by the Mavericks to interview Jay Triano for their associate coaching position, The Post has learned.&nbsp;

Triano, 66,&nbsp;is among several candidates the Knicks are considering for their vacant position, a league source said. 

He would’ve been a natural fit after serving as Brown’s top assistant and offensive coordinator in Sacramento last season.

For Triano, a move to the Knicks would’ve been a promotion from the Mavericks and those requests are typically granted. 

It was the second time this offseason the Knicks were rejected by the Mavericks.{ai:summary}<p>The Knicks sought permission to interview Jay Triano for an associate coaching role, but the Mavericks denied the request. Triano, 66, previously served as an assistant and offensive coordinator in Sacramento, making him a strong candidate for the Knicks' vacant position. </p><p>Typically, such requests are granted when a coach is offered a promotion. #sports</p>

Exclusive | Knicks denied by Mavericks again as Jay Triano request gets shut down

Loading...