Mike Brown News Emerges After Joining Knicks originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks filled their head coaching vacancy this week by signing two-time NBA Coach of the Year recipient Mike Brown to a four-year, $40 million deal, according to SNY reporter Ian Begley.

A fter a lengthy search, the New York Knicks are reportedly hiring Mike Brown to be their next head coach. Brown will replace Tom Thibodeau, who was fired in June despite leading the Knicks to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years.