Less than 24 hours after word broke that Mike Budenholzer was no longer a candidate for the Phoenix Suns head coaching vacancy, a new suitor was reportedly added to the list for the current head coach of the Atlanta Hawks. Michael Cunningham of the AJC reports that the New York Knicks have expressed interest and plan to speak with Budenholzer regarding their opening on the sideline.
Knicks plan to talk to Hawks coach Budenholzer about their vacancy, according to league source. Still not ruled out that Budenholzer eventually returns to ATL.
— Michael Cunningham (@MCunninghamAJC) April 20, 2018
It comes as no surprise that any team with an opening would look to speak with Budenholzer, who is arguably the best coach “available” at the moment.