The New York Knicks have been denied permission to interview several head coaches who are under contract with other NBA teams, but their top choice could reportedly still be in play.

The Knicks are considering a Hall of Fame name with organizational ties in their coaching search after the firing of Tom Thibodeau.

The New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau despite a run to the Eastern Conference Finals and back-to-back 50-win seasons for the first time in 30 years. It was a head-scratching move for many people, but apparently, a few top players weren't pleased with the coaching direction of the team.