With the New York Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau, speculation is growing as to who will be his replacement. Although there hasn't been any buzz about the potential of UConn head coach Dan Hurley showing interest in the job, the two-time NCAA champion broke his silence about the head coach opening in New York.

Hurley only needed five words to explain his thoughts about the rumors swirling around the Knicks. The 52-year-old head coach seemingly is not interested in the role, as he doesn't want to be in the rumor mill like he was last season with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Dom Amore of the Hartford Courant.

“Not another summer of that.”

Article Continues Below
More New York Knicks News
May 11, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach Taylor Jenkins (right) and Interim Golden State Warriors Head Coach Mike Brown (left) lead their teams from the sidelines during game five of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Joe Rondone-Imagn Images
Knicks rumors: Taylor Jenkins, Mike Brown heading into 2nd round of HC interviewsKris Pursiainen ·
South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley reacts during the first half of the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament against the Connecticut Huskies at Amalie Arena. Thibodeau
Knicks rumors: New York interested in Dawn Staley for head coaching jobZachary Howell ·
2025 NBA Draft Big Board First Round
New York Knicks 2025 NBA Draft grade for pick No. 51Drew Maresca ·
Leon Rose, Mohamed Diawara, New York Knicks logo with Madison Square Garden behind them
Knicks draft intriguing French prospect after Clippers tradeKris Pursiainen ·
LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) looks to post up against New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden.
Clippers trade with New York Knicks amid day 2 of NBA DraftTomer Azarly ·
New York Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson talks with New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11), forward Mikal Bridges (25), and guard Josh Hart (3) during a timeout in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks rumors: Will NY add another former Villanova player with 50th pick in draft?Jackson Stone ·

Before the Lakers ultimately hired JJ Redick, rumors spread that Dan Hurley was interested in the role. There were reports claiming that Los Angeles even offered him a contract. Instead, Hurley remained with the Connecticut basketball team after agreeing to a six-year, $50 million extension. He's set to be with the Huskies through the 2029-30 season.

So, New York might have to cross Dan Hurley off their list of potential candidates. The odds are subject to change, but the six betting favorites to land the Knicks job are Johnnie Bryant (+240), Kenny Atkinson (+400), Mike Budenholzer (+950), Patrick Ewing (+950), Sam Cassell (+950), and James Borrego (+950).

The Knicks' future is hanging in the balance, as the team is also rumored to make some possible trades to change up the roster. Karl-Anthony Towns has become a popular name in the rumor mill, as there's speculation that he doesn't bring enough to the table defensively to help New York reach the NBA Finals.

As for Dan Hurley, he's currently enjoying the offseason recruiting players to play for UConn. The Huskies experienced an early exit in the March Madness Tournament. So, Hurley is going to have to find a way to put together a team to go on a deeper run next year.