Johnnie Bryant, the Knicks associate head coach, has a deep and documented history with Mitchell, who has credited the development guru with lifting him into stardom with the Utah Jazz.

Before that, Bryant held the same position under Thibodeau with the Knicks from 2020-24. While Bryant is a likely candidate, the Knicks’ coaching search is expected to be wide-ranging.

CLEVELAND — New York Knicks assistant Johnnie Bryant is joining new Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson's staff, a person familiar with the hiring told The Associated Press on Saturday.

The sun has set on one opportunity for former New York Knicks assistant coach Johnnie Bryant but another could rise in Manhattan. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, the Phoenix Suns opted to hire Jordan ...

Geoff Magliocchetti | Jun 4, 2025 Jan 16, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Utah Jazz assistant coach Johnnie Bryant against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Jazz defeated the Suns 106-101.

Pacers’ associate head coach Johnnie Bryant and Assistant Coach Jordan Ott looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers during Round 2 Game 3 on May 9, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

"Knicks assistant Johnnie Bryant has been another name presented as a potential first-time head coaching candidate in Brooklyn, sources said," Fischer wrote.

CLEVELAND (AP) — New York Knicks assistant Johnnie Bryant is joining new Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson's staff, a person familiar with the hiring told The Associated Press on Saturday.

Johnnie Bryant (left) talks with Donovan Mitchell before a 2019 Jazz game. NBAE via Getty Images Donovan Mitchell, Paul Millsap and Gordon Hayward have each cited Bryant’s tutelage.

Jan 16, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Utah Jazz assistant coach Johnnie Bryant against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Jazz defeated the Suns 106-101.

Johnnie Bryant on Jan. 24, 2021. Getty Images Bryant’s positive test means the Knicks aren’t quite done yet with their COVID run.

Alec Burks was in his second year with the Utah Jazz when Johnnie Bryant joined the franchise as a low-level assistant coach. Suddenly, Burks’ development gained an important ally. &#822… ...