The Summer League Knicks convened in Orlando for the first official practice on Monday morning. Head coach Jeff Hornacek led the group while president Phil Jackson and general manager Steve Mills watched the inaugural practice session. Here are some news and notes from Wednesday’s media availability:
- Hornacek confirmed that Westchester Knicks head coach Mike Miller would coach the summer league team along with Coby Karl and Josh Longstaff.
- The team expects to officially announce the hiring of assistants Howard Eisley, Jerry Sichting, and Corey Gaines. The new assistants will join members of last year’s staff Kurt Rambis, Longstaff, and Dave Bliss.