Thread: Knicks want to talk to Derek Fisher

New York Knicks president Phil Jackson continues to send out signals that he's in no rush to hire a coach until he can seriously discuss the position with Oklahoma City's Derek Fisher, according to sources close to the process.

Sources told ESPN.com on Sunday that Jackson is planning to proceed with a deliberate coaching search after the Knicks, convinced they were getting Steve Kerr, watched their runaway No. 1 candidate choose the Golden State Warriors instead.

Fisher's interest in coaching remains a matter of debate, with Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks telling the New York Daily News over the weekend that it wouldn't surprise him if the 18-year-veteran decided to play on for one more season. Either way, Fisher is trying to deflect all questions about his future -- as a coach or front-office executive -- until after the playoffs, hoping to limit distractions as the Thunder prepare to face the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference finals starting Monday night.

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I have also heard Fisher's name connected with the Lakers HC position

Originally Posted by Denver Native (Carol)

I have also heard Fisher's name connected with the Lakers HC position

That would be an akward fit. He's known Kobe so long it seems as though it would be hard to switch dominant roles. Would it be Derek's team, or Kobe's team?

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

That would be an akward fit. He's known Kobe so long it seems as though it would be hard to switch dominant roles. Would it be Derek's team, or Kobe's team?

It's Kobe's team no matter who's the coach.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

It's Kobe's team no matter who's the coach.

I understand what you mean, but that dynamic is changing. I'm more referring to the personal relationship between the two of them.