Overview

• Mike Weinar formally removed himself from contention for the Knicks’ top assistant coach position, citing family considerations and loyalty to Rick Carlisle.
• Charlotte Hornets assistant Chris Jent has emerged as the leading candidate to oversee New York’s offensive schemes.
• Brendan O’Connor is poised to join as defensive coordinator, drawing on his previous Knicks tenure and ties to executive William Wesley.
• Rick Brunson is expected to be demoted from his lead assistant role as Mike Brown reshapes the front-of-bench hierarchy.
• So far, Mike Brown has added Charles Allen and Riccardo Fois to his staff as part of his development-centric rebuild.