The New York Knicks were granted permission to interview a former head coach of the Charlotte Hornets for the head coaching job.

The New York Knicks are still searching for their new head coach three weeks after firing Tom Thibodeau. While many saw the firing as a bad decision, new details have emerged about some changes the team is hoping for heading into next season with a different voice leading them.

When New York fired Tom Thibodeau close to three weeks ago, the franchise set out to do an extensive search for his replacement. The Knicks have the NBA’s only head coaching vacancy with no competition in the market.