Major Update in New York Knicks’ Head Coaching Search Emerges originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks have to be pretty used to rejection by now. The team has attempted to contact several NBA teams to interview their coaches and have been rejected time and time again.

Over a week after firing Tom Thibodeau, the New York Knicks' search for an experienced successor has hit some road blocks. New York requested permission to speak with Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Ime Udoka of the Houston Rockets and was rebuffed in both instances,

The New York Knicks reportedly reached out to the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves for permission to speak with head coaches Ime Udoka and Chris Finch, respectively, but were denied by both teams.