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Knicks Expected To Hire Billy Lange To Lead Player Development As Mike Brown Reshapes Staff

The move underscores New York's push to develop young talent internally given limited cap flexibility.

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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report that Saint Joseph’s coach Billy Lange is expected to join the Knicks, with reporting indicating he will oversee player development.
  • Some reports say Lange’s role could be based in player development rather than as an on-bench assistant, reflecting ongoing ambiguity about his exact title.
  • Saint Joseph’s has officially promoted Steve Donahue to head coach following Lange’s departure, announcing the change with the season approaching.
  • Lange previously worked in player development with the 76ers and compiled an 81-104 record over six seasons at St. Joe’s, including back-to-back 20-win campaigns and consecutive NIT berths.
  • Under new head coach Mike Brown, the Knicks have retooled the staff by adding Chris Jent, Brendan O’Connor and T.J. Saint, retaining Rick Brunson and Maurice Cheeks, and bringing in Riccardo Fois and Charles Allen for development support.