The Knicks, who are in search for a head coach replacement after firing Tom Thibodeau, get their request to speak with the Rockets' Ime Udoka and the Timberwolves' Chris Finch denied

Over a week after firing Tom Thibodeau, the New York Knicks' search for an experienced successor has hit some road blocks. New York requested permission to speak with Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Ime Udoka of the Houston Rockets and was rebuffed in both instances,

The Knicks are seemingly out on two candidates they had eyes on to replace Tom Thibodeau as their next head coach.