In fact, ClutchPoints' Bailey Bassett recently asserted that the Lakers should look into a certain unrestricted free agent backup big from the Eastern Conference to shore up their frontcourt rotation under second-year head coach JJ Redick.

The New York Knicks, unafraid to target the presently-employed in building this upcoming season's coaching staff, around Mike Brown, have expressed some desire

The New York Knicks have searched high and low for a new head coach. Did the organization finally land on the right one?

Mike Brown addressed the New York media for the first time since being hired as the head coach of the New York Knicks last week. Brown was officially announced as the 32nd coach of the team on Monday after former coach Tom Thibodeau was fired June 3.

The Knicks tabbed Mike Brown to be their new head coach, replacing Tom Thibodeau. Here are some notes on his record, history as an NBA coach.

"After a thorough and extensive search process, we are pleased to announce Mike Brown as the head coach of the New York Knicks," Knicks president Leon Rose said in a statement. "Mike has coached on the biggest stages in our sport and brings championship pedigree to our organization."

Less than one minute into his introductory press conference on Tuesday at the team’s training facility in Tarrytown, New York, newly named Knicks head coach Mike Brown engaged in what could either be perceived as shameless pandering, cognitive dissonance or sincere belief when he said:

Tom Thibodeau had a lot of success with the Knicks, but Mike Brown is a good bet to take them to the next level.

What made Mike Brown the right man for the job? Here is everything you need to know about the Knicks’ new head coach.

The New York Knicks are expected to hire two-time NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown as their new head coach, ESPN reported Wednesday.