The Knicks selection has been hit in a row! The Rockets Mavericks will refuse to poach Brunson's mentor has no intention of making a comeback

On June 8, Beijing time, according to US media reports, the Knicks were hit by a series of blows, and some potential targets did not have the possibility of actual operation. Both the Rockets and Mavericks are expected to decline the Knicks' request to interview their own coaches, while Brunson's college mentor Jay Wright, who retired in 2022, has no intention of returning to coaching.

The Mavericks are expected to refuse to allow them to speak with Kidd about head coach openings if the Knicks make a formal request, Stein reported. According to sources, the Mavericks will also decline Kidd's potential request for an interview, as the Rockets have already made it clear that if the Knicks ask to talk to Udoka, they will also decline. It was previously reported that in addition to Kidd and Udoka, another serving coach, Finch of the Timberwolves, is also in the Knicks' range of interest.

It was previously reported that the Knicks' crazy plan included poaching Kidd and then making a "tsunami offer" to bring in Antetokounmpo to reunite the former master and apprentice in New York. Now it seems that at least they won't be able to get the puzzle piece of Kidd.

In addition, Brunson's college coach Jay Wright has no intention of returning to coaching. CBS reporter Jon Rothstein reports that Wright regularly communicates with Knicks president Leon Rose, and Ross knows that Wright is comfortable with retirement. Wright retired in 2022 after 21 seasons coaching for Villanova University.

Wright, 63, has been a CBS commentator in recent years. Although there were rumors that Thibodeau could be a candidate after he was fired, follow-up reports showed that Wright was highly unlikely to give up his retirement life to accept the job.

Wright said last June that he had no interest in a position in the NBA, whether in New York or elsewhere. His connection to the Knicks is obvious, as three of the team's key players — Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart — all studied under Wright at Villanova University. Wright has led Villanova University to the NCAA Final Four four times and won two national championships (2016 and 2018).

There are several high-profile coaches who are still on the sidelines, such as Michael Malone, Tyler Jenkins, Mike Brown, Budenholzer and Frank Vogel. The Knicks may consider hiring them in the future selection process.