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The New York Knicks have fired Head Coach David Fizdale and Assistant Coach Keith Smart, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Knicks fired coach David Fizdale, league source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 6, 2019
Knicks also dismissed assistant Keith Smart, league source tells ESPN. https://t.co/op7sOkJiiz
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 6, 2019
League source confirms Knicks have fired coach David Fizdale (@wojespn first). Decision came after long discussions Thursday night between team and coach following New York’s latest embarrassing loss, at home to Denver.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) December 6, 2019
Knicks assistants Mike Miller and Pat Sullivan are candidates to become interim head coach, league sources tell @ramonashelburne and me.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 6, 2019
The Knicks have compiled an NBA-worst 4-18 record this season after missing out on high-profile free agents Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving over the summer. Fizdale’s final tally as head coach in New York was 21-83. The Trail Blazers face the Knicks next Tuesday, December 10th.