This start to free agency is as close to spotless as it can get for a Knicks team that had clear goals to improve the team's depth.

The Knicks kept the core fresh off the franchise’s first conference finals run in 25 years intact, then added much-needed bench depth by agreeing to deals with former Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson and French national team standout Guerschon Yabusele as free agency opened on Monday.

The New York Knicks are now unlikely to target for the former MVP in free agency following the addition of Jordan Clarkson

The Knicks explored a number of candidates, but ultimately landed on Brown to lead them into the 2025-26 season. They fired Thibodeau in early June, days after their playoff exit against the Pacers. Thibodeau won 56.

Brown is notorious for holding players accountable. His potential employer is betting on personality and diligence more than anything else.

Brown is expected to be hired as the new head coach of the Knicks following the team's best season this century.