Mike Brown interviews with Knicks as search continues

The Knicks’ head coaching search is heating up.They interviewed longtime NBA coach Mike Brown on Wednesday, according to a report from league insider Jake Fischer.The latest news comes less than a week after The Post confirmed the Knicks would be interviewing Brown, who was fired midseason as head coach of the Kings last year, and former Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins. The Knicks have had a rollercoaster of a coaching search since firing Tom Thibodeau earlier this month after five seasons at the helm. Team brass initially sought to interview Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd for their vacancy, but were quickly denied in their efforts.The Knicks were later rebuffed after asking to speak with Houston’s Ime Udoka, Minnesota’s Chris Finch, Atlanta’s Quin Snyder and Chicago’s Billy Donovan as well, according to various reports.In 2022-23, Brown led the Kings to the franchise’s first playoff appearance in 17 years.He has a career head coaching record of 454-304 in 11 seasons fronting the Cavaliers, the Lakers and the Kings, including a trip to the NBA Finals with Cleveland in 2006-07. Jenkins went 250-214 over six seasons with the Grizzlies, but only led Memphis to one playoff series win during his tenure. He was let go as coach of the Grizzlies with just nine games to go during the regular season despite a winning record.Former Nuggets coach Michael Malone is perhaps the biggest name available on the market, though there hasn’t been much traction between him and the Knicks.Former Villanova head coach Jay Wright and UConn’s Dan Hurley took themselves out of the running for the position....