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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
New York Knicks pass on Dawn Staley as finalist after eye-catching early conversation
The New York Knicks had a chance to shake things up—and for a moment, it looked like they might. Dawn Staley, a coaching icon from the college game, was in the room, impressing everyone she spoke to. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But now, her name is no longer in the mix. As the franchise leans toward safer, NBA-proven options, Staley's short chapter raises questions about boldness and timing. New York Knicks liked what they heard from Dawn Staley but still looked elsewhere For a little bit, the thought of Dawn Staley taking the reins of the New York Knicks felt like a real possibility. Multiple league insiders have mentioned that the franchise spoke with the renowned South Carolina coach during the early stages of their head coaching hunt. These discussions were reportedly positive, with Staley being praised for her composure, basketball smarts, and leadership experience. Regardless, the Knicks opted not to promote her to the second round of interviews. According to sources from The Athletic, while Staley did well, she isn't being viewed as a finalist. This decision keeps the Knicks' coaching search focused on those with NBA experience, particularly Mike Brown, James Borrego, and Micah Nori. The former Sacramento Kings head coach, Brown, has surfaced as a prime candidate and is lined up for a second interview this week — one that Knicks owner James Dolan is anticipated to join. Brown has a robust NBA background, including a trip to the Finals in 2007 with the Cavaliers and playoff stints with the Kings. Borrego, who guided the Charlotte Hornets from 2018 to 2022, is also in the conversation and is known for his analytical and offense-driven tactics. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Micah Nori may not have head coaching experience, but he has made a name for himself as an innovative assistant with the Minnesota Timberwolves and has worked under Dwane Casey and Michael Malone in the past. While the Knicks have been focused on candidates with NBA ties, Staley's brief participation felt like a spark of opportunity. As a Hall of Famer, Olympic gold medalist, and multiple-time national champion, she's frequently mentioned in coaching discussions beyond just women's basketball. However, for the time being, her name is no longer in the Knicks' search—quietly yet importantly. Also Read: Dawn Staley may not be coaching at Madison Square Garden next season, but her involvement in the Knicks' search was certainly unforgettable. The franchise went with experience rather than experimentation, but the path Staley has started to pave could lead to greater opportunities down the line—for her or the next woman looking to make her mark in the NBA.
The Herald Scotland
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Dawn Staley to the Knicks? Legendary coach has ties to team
Then, over the weekend, a rumor surfaced that the Knicks had reached out to South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley. Winner of three national championships over the last nine seasons, Staley is widely considered to be one of the all-time great coaches in women's college basketball history. Does Dawn Staley fit with the New York Knicks? Quite well, despite her lack of NBA experience. A lot of that is because of her connection to New York's star player. All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson signed a team-friendly contract extension last July, locking him up with the team through at least the 2027-28 season, with a player option for the following year. Brunson's father, Rick Brunson, is an assistant coach who has been with the Knicks since 2022. And while Rick Brunson has deep ties to former Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau, his son's security with New York strongly implies that any new head coach would retain him as an assistant. This is where Staley comes in. Staley, who is from Philadelphia, coached at Temple from 2000-08, before she took the South Carolina job. Rick Brunson played four seasons with the Owls from 1991-95. Although they didn't overlap, Staley and Brunson's Temple ties have linked the families for years. Prior to a Knicks-76ers first-round playoff game Sunday, April 28, 2024, Staley was honored pre-game and rang a ceremonial bell before tipoff. Moments before the Knicks were set to take the floor, Jalen Brunson hugged Staley, who had been chatting with Rick Brunson. South Carolina's championship-winning coach also got the last hug from Brunson before run out ???? — NBA (@NBA) April 28, 2024 After the Knicks defeated Philadelphia in the series, Staley then posted a message on social media with two images showing Knicks gear that the Brunsons sent Staley as part of a care package. A third image showed Jalen and his sister, Erica, as children, posing with Staley, dated November 13, 2004. Can't beat em join them. ????????????Thank you to my @nyknicks peeps for sending the NY love package! Thank you Rick! Thank you Jalen! Family for life! Win that ish!! — dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) May 9, 2024 "Can't beat em join them," Staley wrote before including laughing emojis. "Thank you to my @nyknicks peeps for sending the NY love package! Thank you Rick! Thank you Jalen! Family for life! Win that ish!!" And while New York's players haven't commented publicly about any potential interest in Staley taking over the Knicks, center Karl-Anthony Towns did make light over the weekend of his foul trouble issues by responding to a social media post that referenced Staley coaching the Knicks. The original message contained a video of a visibly frustrated Staley gesturing on the bench with the caption: "Dawn Staley when KAT picks up his 3rd foul in the first quarter." Towns replied only with a crying while laughing emoji. Dawn Staley coaching style Staley is known for being a tough and demanding coach who prioritizes relationship-building and finding human connections. An outspoken proponent of her Christian faith, Staley has often modeled her philosophies on moral lessons present in Christian teaching. She has called herself "an expert in body language" and trusts her observational skills when making decisions. On the court, Staley's teams have emphasized defense -- particularly in the paint -- and transition opportunities. In that way, her teams have held some similarities to Thibodeau's Knicks. Staley also relies on game flow and empowers her players to work through issues during cold spells. This is one area where Thibodeau was often criticized for failing to call timeouts in a timely fashion. Staley has been notoriously selective -- if not avoidant -- of using timeouts during runs, both bad and good. Her teams thrive when they have a strong point guard who can take over games. With her familiarity with Jalen Brunson and his ability to shoulder significant responsibility on the floor, her philosophies would appear to align in New York. Dawn Staley NBA experience During the 2021 offseason, the Portland Trail Blazers interviewed Staley over Zoom for their then-open head coaching vacancy. Staley spoke about the experience during an August 12, 2021 episode of the "Tea With A & Phee" podcast with A'ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier. "I had never had an ounce of me that wanted to coach in the WNBA or NBA, until somebody sought me out, like the Portland Trail Blazers," Staley said during the episode. "When you're being sought out, you have to vet it a little bit to see if they're really serious about it. I thought they treated me like a real candidate. Whether or not they seriously considered me, I felt like it wasn't a fluke. So I agreed to do it." Staley added that there were about five people interviewing her and that the questions focused on managing players and dealing with their behavior, as opposed to questions about technical basketball strategy. "It was really a great experience," she said. "I took a lot of notes because if another female is ever in that position, I got the notes, and I'm going to give them everything that they asked me: how I answered it and what they said." Contributing: Lulu Kesin, Greenville News
New York Post
01-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Knicks talked to Hall of Famer Dawn Staley about coaching job
The Knicks did indeed reach out to South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley to speak with her about their current vacant head coaching job, The Post's Stefan Bondy confirmed. The Knicks have been looking for a new coach since they fired Tom Thibodeau following their ousting from the playoffs in the Eastern Conference Finals, and the search has taken several turns. It's unclear whether the conversation between the organization and Staley was a formal interview, but it wouldn't be the first time Staley has interviewed for an NBA head coaching job. Advertisement Dawn Staley Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Staley met with the Trail Blazers in 2021 regarding their open head coaching job at the time, which later went to Chauncey Billups. South Carolina athletic director Jeremiah Donati also confirmed the Knicks did reach out in a comment to On3. Advertisement 'If I were them, I would have called her, too,' he told the outlet. Follow The Post's live updates for the latest NBA free agency signings, news and rumors. Staley, who is in the Hall of Fame player, has shown a passion for what she's built at the University of South Carolina with the women's program and has led the Gamecocks to three national titles since taking over for the 2008-09 season 'I appreciate every person who has been part of our journey – player, staff member, University President and leadership, Board of Trustee member, athletics director, athletics department employee and fan. I look forward to continuing to be an example of how an investment in women's basketball is one that will pay off for everyone,' she said earlier this year after re-signing to remain as head coach through the 2029-30 season. Advertisement The Knicks have formally interviewed four candidates for their head coaching job, which included Mike Brown, Taylor Jenkins, Micah Nori and James Borrego. Knicks president Leon Rose. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post The Knicks are bringing back Brown for a second interview, Bondy reported earlier on Monday. All of this comes after Knicks team president Leon Rose had been turned down to speak with several people under contract with other teams, including Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd and Bulls head coach Billy Donovan.
USA Today
30-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Does Dawn Staley fit with the New York Knicks?
The New York Knicks have been without a head coach for nearly a month. The movement on the gig — at least after five teams reportedly rebuffed New York's requests to interview their head coaches — has been quiet. Over the weeks, former Kings coach Mike Brown and former Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins have appeared to progress through the interview process. Then, over the weekend, a rumor surfaced that the Knicks had reached out to South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley. Winner of three national championships over the last nine seasons, Staley is widely considered to be one of the all-time great coaches in women's college basketball history. Does Dawn Staley fit with the New York Knicks? Quite well, despite her lack of NBA experience. A lot of that is because of her connection to New York's star player. All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson signed a team-friendly contract extension last July, locking him up with the team through at least the 2027-28 season, with a player option for the following year. Brunson's father, Rick Brunson, is an assistant coach who has been with the Knicks since 2022. And while Rick Brunson has deep ties to former Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau, his son's security with New York strongly implies that any new head coach would retain him as an assistant. This is where Staley comes in. Staley, who is from Philadelphia, coached at Temple from 2000-08, before she took the South Carolina job. Rick Brunson played four seasons with the Owls from 1991-95. Although they didn't overlap, Staley and Brunson's Temple ties have linked the families for years. Prior to a Knicks-76ers first-round playoff game Sunday, April 28, 2024, Staley was honored pre-game and rang a ceremonial bell before tipoff. Moments before the Knicks were set to take the floor, Jalen Brunson hugged Staley, who had been chatting with Rick Brunson. After the Knicks defeated Philadelphia in the series, Staley then posted a message on social media with two images showing Knicks gear that the Brunsons sent Staley as part of a care package. A third image showed Jalen and his sister, Erica, as children, posing with Staley, dated November 13, 2004. 'Can't beat em join them,' Staley wrote before including laughing emojis. 'Thank you to my @nyknicks peeps for sending the NY love package! Thank you Rick! Thank you Jalen! Family for life! Win that ish!!' And while New York's players haven't commented publicly about any potential interest in Staley taking over the Knicks, center Karl-Anthony Towns did make light over the weekend of his foul trouble issues by responding to a social media post that referenced Staley coaching the Knicks. The original message contained a video of a visibly frustrated Staley gesturing on the bench with the caption: 'Dawn Staley when KAT picks up his 3rd foul in the first quarter.' Towns replied only with a crying while laughing emoji. Dawn Staley coaching style Staley is known for being a tough and demanding coach who prioritizes relationship-building and finding human connections. An outspoken proponent of her Christian faith, Staley has often modeled her philosophies on moral lessons present in Christian teaching. She has called herself 'an expert in body language' and trusts her observational skills when making decisions. On the court, Staley's teams have emphasized defense — particularly in the paint — and transition opportunities. In that way, her teams have held some similarities to Thibodeau's Knicks. Staley also relies on game flow and empowers her players to work through issues during cold spells. This is one area where Thibodeau was often criticized for failing to call timeouts in a timely fashion. Staley has been notoriously selective — if not avoidant — of using timeouts during runs, both bad and good. Her teams thrive when they have a strong point guard who can take over games. With her familiarity with Jalen Brunson and his ability to shoulder significant responsibility on the floor, her philosophies would appear to align in New York. Dawn Staley NBA experience During the 2021 offseason, the Portland Trail Blazers interviewed Staley over Zoom for their then-open head coaching vacancy. Staley spoke about the experience during an August 12, 2021 episode of the 'Tea With A & Phee' podcast with A'ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier. 'I had never had an ounce of me that wanted to coach in the WNBA or NBA, until somebody sought me out, like the Portland Trail Blazers,' Staley said during the episode. 'When you're being sought out, you have to vet it a little bit to see if they're really serious about it. I thought they treated me like a real candidate. Whether or not they seriously considered me, I felt like it wasn't a fluke. So I agreed to do it.' Staley added that there were about five people interviewing her and that the questions focused on managing players and dealing with their behavior, as opposed to questions about technical basketball strategy. 'It was really a great experience,' she said. 'I took a lot of notes because if another female is ever in that position, I got the notes, and I'm going to give them everything that they asked me: how I answered it and what they said.'
Fox News
27-06-2025
- Business
- Fox News
Former banking titan's dirty secret with Epstein employee revealed during failed appeal
A former major banker with ties to Jeffrey Epstein lost a bid to clear his name and go back to work in one of the world's key cities for global finance this week. Jes Staley, a former Barclays CEO and a longtime executive at JPMorgan, lost his appeal in a UK court this week to overturn a lifetime ban from London banking stemming from his ties to the disgraced financier and sex trafficker, who died in 2019. During the course of the appeal, the 68-year-old Staley, who is from Boston, admitted to having sex with an Epstein employee, the Guardian reported. He told the tribunal it happened behind Epstein's back. Excerpts from a cryptic 2010 email chain were also revealed in court, with no explanation given. "That was fun," Staley wrote to Epstein, according to the BBC. "Say hi to Snow White." "What character would you like next?" Epstein replied. "Beauty and the Beast." While the court agreed to cut his fine from £1.8 million, about $2.47 million, to £1.1 million, or around $1.5 million, the ban remains intact, BBC reported. The court took issue with a 2019 letter that a Barclays board member sent to British financial regulators after Epstein's arrest in the United States on sex trafficking charges. Staley didn't write it but admitted he had approved the draft, he told the tribunal. It claimed he and Epstein did not have a close relationship and that they had cut off ties before 2015, the year Staley became Barclays CEO. The judge disagreed, finding the evidence that the two were close "overwhelming," according to the UK reports. The emails described visits to Epstein's New York City mansion and his private island in the Caribbean, and Epstein reportedly lobbied for Staley to get the Barclays job. Staley later stepped down amid pressure over his ties to the suspected trafficker and child sex abuser. Epstein died in 2019 in his jail cell while awaiting trial on trafficking charges. A federal investigation determined he had hanged himself, but his family disputes that finding. Staley has denied any knowledge of Epstein's crimes and condemned them.
