Jeff Hornacek is likely not going to coach the New York Knicks to their first playoff appearance since 2013. Simultaneously, the team’s record of 21-25 is not his fault, in fact, the losing was expected. And based on the expectations, or lack thereof going into this season, the head coach should not be relieved of his duties.
According to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News, management is toying with the idea of cutting ties with the head coach after this season and hiring Mark Jackson or potentially Doc Rivers — which would be a mistake.