As for Bryant's chances at the Knicks' job, the hopes seem to look slim. New York is likely to focus on experienced, tenured names in the league with former tread as a head coach to lead their ...

Johnnie Bryant, Suns© Getty Kenny Atkinson, the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, talks to the media during a press conference.© Getty ...

Meanwhile, early favorite Johnnie Bryant — a top assistant with the Cavaliers and once viewed as a frontrunne r for the Knicks job — appears to have lost traction.

Johnnie Bryant is unlikely to become the next Knicks head coach However, one potential candidate seems to be essentially ruled out.

Johnnie Bryant remains a "long shot" to become the next head coach of the Knicks, says @IanBegley We talk about all of the recent coaching buzz on latest edition of The Putback with Ian Begley pic ...

There are always assistant coaches for other teams ready to make the leap, and Johnnie Bryant, a former Knicks assistant currently in Cleveland, has been one of the most frequently-cited ...

Ott was up against fellow Cavaliers assistant Johnnie Bryant for the job, but ultimately won out and will take over a roster in flux with a Kevin Durant trade decision looming over the franchise.

Ott - who will be replacing Mike Budenholzer - officially became the 23rd head coach in franchise history this past week, beating out Johnnie Bryant for the vacancy.

The Cleveland Cavaliers finally got some good news following the exodus of members of Kenny Atkinson’s coaching staff. According to Hoopshype’s Michael Scotto, associate head coach Johnnie ...

Johnnie Bryant remains a "long shot" to become the next head coach of the Knicks, says @IanBegley We talk about all of the recent coaching buzz on latest edition of The Putback with Ian Begley pic ...