Report: Knicks face 5th rejection as Bulls deny interview with Donovan 146a2d

The New York Knicks continue to face rejection in their search for a new head coach. 172m65

New York requested permission to speak with Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan on Wednesday but was denied, sources told Chicago Sports Network's K.C. Johnson.

The Bulls value Donovan for his coaching ability, communication skills, and knack for connecting with players and other of the organization, Johnson adds.

Donovan is the fifth employed head coach whose team denied the Knicks an interview with.

Team	Coach
Dallas Mavericks	Jason Kidd
Houston Rockets	Ime Udoka
Minnesota Timberwolves	Chris Finch
Atlanta Hawks	Quin Snyder
Chicago Bulls	Billy Donovan

The Knicks have the only coaching vacancy in the NBA, so they don't feel a need to rush their search and are canvassing the league to see who's available, sources told The Athletic's James L. Edwards III.

New York fired Tom Thibodeau earlier in June after five campaigns. Thibodeau guided the Knicks to four playoff appearances, including their first Eastern Conference finals in 25 years this season.