The New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau on June 3, launching a coaching search that initially focused on

New York Knicks Get Major Head Coaching Update During Free Agency originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As free agency in the NBA begins on Monday night, the New York Knicks have a different major decision to make regarding their franchise.

NBA free agency period is officially underway and the New York Knicks still have not picked a new head coach to lead the way. After firing Tom Thibodeau, the search for his replacement has not gone smoothly.

The Knicks are set to add a former NBA Sixth Man of the Year in free agency. Jordan Clarkson, the 2021 NBA Sixth Man with the Utah Jazz, will join the Knicks on the veteran’s minimum after clearing waivers with the Jazz, per ESPN. Clarkson is represented by Rich Paul of Klutch Sports.

Despite not having a head coach in place yet following the firing of Tom Thibodeau, the New York Knicks are preparing for a pivotal NBA free agency period. With free agency set to begin at 6 p.m. ET on Monday,

Former league MVP Russell Westbrook is still searching for a new home in free agency, but it's unlikely to be the Knicks.

The Knicks also reached out South Carolina women's coach Dawn Staley, but she is currently not considered a finalist, league sources said.

Despite some interaction between the two sides, University of South Carolina head women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is reportedly not in the running to be the next head coach of the New York Knicks.

The New York Knicks' coaching search has led them to Dawn Staley, the longtime women's coach at South Carolina and one of the most accomplished players and coaches the women's game has ever seen. South Carolina athletic director Jeremiah Donati recently confirmed that the Knicks have indeed reached out to Staley.