Avery Johnson fired, on Knicks' list
Published 5/1/2008 at NYDailyNews.com - Basketball
Avery Johnson's name has been added to the Knicks' ever-growing list of coaching candidates. Donnie Walsh is targeting several head coaches and assistants of playoff teams to interview but he will not make contact with any of them until their seasons end.
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