Overview

• Multiple reports from ESPN reporters, SNY’s Ian Begley, and Jon Rothstein indicate the Knicks are expected to add former St. Joseph’s head coach Billy Lange to Mike Brown’s staff.
• Begley reports Lange is expected to oversee New York’s player development program.
• Lange’s résumé includes six seasons as St. Joseph’s head coach, a 2013–19 stint as a 76ers assistant, and earlier stops at Villanova under Jay Wright and as Navy’s head coach.
• New York’s staff revamp under Brown includes Chris Jent to run the offense, Brendan O’Connor to lead the defense, and the addition of T.J. Saint, with holdovers Rick Brunson and Maurice Cheeks retained.
• The Knicks are emphasizing internal improvement alongside a veteran, win-now core, with Lange viewed as an experienced voice for player development, according to SNY.