A third interview candidate has emerged for the Knicks’ coaching opening.

Minnesota assistant coach Micah Nori became the third person to discuss the vacancy with the Knicks earlier this week, <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/06/16/sports/strengths-weaknesses-of-top-knicks-options-taylor-jenkins-mike-brown/">joining former head coaches Taylor Jenkins and Mike Brown</a>, a league source confirmed to The Post.

ESPN first reported the Knicks’ interest in the 51-year-old Nori, who had been with the Timberwolves since 2021.

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<figcaption>The Knicks are interviewing Micah Nori for their head coaching opening. <span class="credit">NBAE via Getty Images</span></figcaption>

He previously served as an assistant with the Raptors, Kings, Nuggets and Pistons.

The Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau following a season in which he led the team to the Eastern Conference finals. 

The Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau following a season in which he led the team to the Eastern Conference finals.{ai:summary}<p>The New York Knicks are considering a third candidate for their head coaching position, interviewing Minnesota assistant coach Micah Nori. He joins former head coaches Taylor Jenkins and Mike Brown in the search for a new leader after the dismissal of Tom Thibodeau.</p><p>Nori, 51, has been with the Timberwolves since 2021 and has prior experience as an assistant with the Raptors, Kings, Nuggets, and Pistons. #sports</p>

Knicks have third head coach candidate as Micah Nori interviews for job

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