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NextImg:Knicks finalizing deal to bring in Chris Jent as associate head coach as Mike Brown’s staff takes shape

The Knicks’ coaching staff under Mike Brown is continuing to take shape.

Chris Jent, who mostly recently worked as an assistant with the Hornets, is “finalizing” a deal to become the Knicks’ associate head coach, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Chris Jent of the Hornets celebrates after winning the 2025 NBA Summer League Championship Game against the Kings on July 20, 2025 in Las Vegas. NBAE via Getty Images

It will allow Jent to return to the franchise where he spent a season as a player during the 1996-97 season.

Jent took his first NBA coaching job as an assistant for the 76ers during the 2003-04 season.

He also worked for the Magic, Cavaliers, Kings, Hawks, Lakers and Ohio State Buckeyes.

Last year marked his first season in Charlotte.