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New York Knicks Announce Steve Mills to Leave His Position

NEW YORK, NY (February 4, 2020) - The New York Knicks today announce that Steve Mills will be leaving his position as President of the New York Knicks, effective immediately. The organization will undertake an immediate search for a new team President. In the interim, Knicks General Manager Scott Perry will oversee the Knicks basketball operations.

It is anticipated that Steve Mills will be nominated to the Board of the standalone sports company, following the completion of the proposed spin-off the entertainment business, pending all necessary approvals, including by the MSG Board.

“Steve and I have come to the decision that it would be best for him to leave his role as president of the New York Knicks,” said James L.