Over a week after firing Tom Thibodeau, the New York Knicks' search for an experienced successor has hit some road blocks. New York requested permission to speak with Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Ime Udoka of the Houston Rockets and was rebuffed in both instances,

The Minnesota Timberwolves have shown their commitment to Chris Finch, as they are focusing on the future with the same core.

The Knicks have already been denied permission to interview Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch and Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka by their respective teams, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.