UConn head coach Dan Hurley has dismissed rumors linking him to the New York Knicks' head coaching vacancy, stating 'Not another summer of that.' This comes after the Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau despite a deep playoff run. Hurley previously declined a six-year offer from the Lakers last summer to remain at UConn, where he signed an extension through 2029.
UConn's Dan Hurley addresses Knicks coaching rumors: 'Not another summer of that'
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️UConn head coach Dan Hurley has dismissed rumors linking him to the New York Knicks' head coaching vacancy, stating 'Not another summer of that.' This comes after the Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau despite a deep playoff run. Hurley previously declined a six-year offer from the Lakers last summer to remain at UConn, where he signed an extension through 2029.
Trending- 1 2023: UConn Huskies win NCAA Division I tournament title.
- 2 2024: UConn Huskies win NCAA Division I tournament title.
- 3 Last summer (2024): Hurley declines Lakers offer, signs six-year extension with UConn through 2029 season. Lakers hire JJ Redick.
- 4 2024-25 regular season: UConn has ups and downs.
- 5 Last month (May 2025): New York Knicks advance to Eastern Conference finals. Indiana Pacers win series against Knicks. Florida Gators defeat Houston in national championship game. UConn loses to Florida in NCAA Tournament second round.
- 6 Tuesday (implied June 3, 2025): New York Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau.
- 7 Wednesday (implied June 4, 2025): Dan Hurley addresses Knicks coaching rumors. ESPN reports Phoenix Suns hire Jordan Ott.
- Knicks continue their coaching search
- Hurley remains at UConn
- Speculation about other coaching candidates
What: UConn head coach Dan Hurley dismissed rumors linking him to the New York Knicks' head coaching vacancy.
When: Recently (implied June 4, 2025). Knicks fired Thibodeau Tuesday (implied June 3, 2025). Last month (May 2025) for Knicks advancing to Eastern Conference finals. Last summer (2024) for Lakers offer and Hurley's UConn extension. 2023 and 2024 for NCAA titles. 2024-25 for UConn regular season. Last month (May 2025) for Florida defeating Houston.
Where: UConn (Storrs, Connecticut), New York (Knicks), Los Angeles (Lakers), Phoenix (Suns).
Why: Hurley wants to avoid repeated NBA coaching rumors and remain at UConn, where he has a long-term contract and has achieved significant success. The Knicks are searching for a new coach after firing Tom Thibodeau.
How: Hurley publicly stated his disinterest in the Knicks job. The Knicks fired their coach and are now searching.