Overview
- Multiple outlets cite The Athletic’s reporting that New York could move on from Mike Brown even if the team reaches the NBA Finals.
- Sports Illustrated reports the Knicks will monitor Billy Donovan, who left the Bulls and is expected to be a free-agent coach this summer.
- The first-round matchup with Atlanta is level at 2-2 after a 114-98 Knicks win in Game 4, with Game 5 set for Madison Square Garden.
- Media pressure has intensified, with Stephen A. Smith saying a coaching change is likely if New York drops the series.
- Reporting also points to possible summer roster moves if goals are missed, including speculative talk of a costly reset and even a run at Giannis Antetokounmpo.