Knicks nearing deal to re-sign former Larry Brown-era coach

The New York Knicks are gearing up for a reunion with a familiar face, as the team approaches a deal with a former coach from the ill-fated Larry Brown era.

A source tells Frank Isola of Sirius XM NBA that New York is nearing an agreement with L.A. Clippers assistant coach Brendan O'Connor, who also worked as an assistant under Brown. O'Connor will now serve under newly minted New York head coach Mike Brown (no relation). He also "has close ties" with William "World Wes" Wesley, a longtime Knicks executive. 

Knicks and Mike Brown closing in on a deal with Clippers assistant coach Brendan O’Connor, according to a source. O’Connor worked as a Knicks assistant under Larry Brown and has close ties to Knicks executive William Wesley.

— Frank Isola (@TheFrankIsola) July 31, 2025

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