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James Borrego is the new betting favorite to be the next Knicks coach.
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It’s anyone’s guess who gets hired to be the next coach of the New York Knicks.
Jason Kidd originally was tagged as a -150 favorite to take over the bench at Madison Square Garden, but it’s now essentially a four-way tie between candidates James Borrego, Mike Brown, Micah Nori and Taylor Jenkins to be the next Knicks coach.
Those, of course, are the four candidates who have either interview for the job or are set to do so.
Borrego (+250) is the new favorite to be the next Knicks coach, according to DraftKings, followed by Brown (+300), Nori (+400), and Jenkins (+400).
The odds certainly showcase the chaos that has surrounded the Knicks’ coaching search.
Knicks next coach odds
| James Borrego | +250 |
| Mike Brown | +300 |
| Micah Nori | +400 |
| Taylor Jenkins | +400 |
| Michael Malone | 12/1 |
| Johnnie Bryant | 12/1 |
| Steve Nash | 25/1 |
| Jeff Van Gundy | 30/1 |
| Rick Brunson | 30/1 |
| Frank Vogel | 30/1 |
| Mike Budenholzer | 35/1 |
| Monty Williams | 40/1 |
Since firing Tom Thibodeau, the Knicks have asked for permission to interview Ime Udoka, Chris Finch, and Kidd, among others, but they were rebuffed at each request.
That has led to a new favorite emerging from the pack.
Jason Kidd is not listed as a candidate to be the next Knicks coach. Getty ImagesBorrego’s favorite status, no matter how short it is between the other three candidates, is noteworthy.
Knicks President Leon Rose is the former head of CAA and, as The Post’s Stefan Bondy reported, CAA is the agency that also represents Borrego.
Bettors don’t think Borrego is being interviewed as a formality or favor for his former client.
Jenkins, also a CAA client, isn’t getting as much respect as Borrego based on his +400 odds.
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Kidd is no longer listed by DraftKings, considering the Mavericks rejected their interview request, but it remains possible that he lands the job, The Post previously reported.
Borrego previously operated as the Hornets’ coach from 2018-22.
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