According to a report, the Knicks will have to shift their attention to other candidates after three NBA teams denied New York access to their coaches.

The New York Knicks made their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000 this postseason, which was celebrated by many. Even though the Knicks lost

The Knicks being denied conversations with Finch and Udoka comes shortly after the news that a potential pairing with Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd has become increasingly unlikely, according to reports. The Knicks have not formally requested to interview Kidd, but Dallas would likely block that request.

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The Athletic's James L. Edwards III and Fred Katz reported that the Knicks added Tucker to the fold because the front office "believed the locker room needed more leadership, a presence to help with communication issues that had plagued the group both on and off the court all season."

Relationships have been key to the Knicks' success in the past five years. They might be integral to their current coaching search, too.

Former Lakers forward and NBA champion Metta Sandiford-Artest wants to be the Knicks' next head coach so that he can help them win it all.