James Borrego could be back patrolling an Eastern Conference sideline sooner than expected.
The former Hornets head coach is set to interview with the New York Knicks as the franchise ramps up its search to replace Tom Thibodeau. The Knicks received permission from the New Orleans Pelicans to speak with Borrego, who has been an assistant under Willie Green for the past three seasons.
Borrego is one of several candidates under consideration for the job, joining a list that includes former Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins, three-time NBA head coach Mike Brown, and Minnesota Timberwolves lead assistant Mikah Nori.