N.Y. Knicks Land Stud Coach Mike D'Antoni

D'Antoni A Knick - Celtics Blog - Boston.com

McLovin posted 5/10/2008 from www.boston.com

An NBA source close to the situation told The Boston Globe today that Phoenix Suns coach Mike D'Antoni has accepted the New York Knicks head coaching job. Despite having two years and $8.5 million on his deal with the Suns, D'Antoni was given permission by the team to interview for openings with the Knicks and the Chicago Bulls. D'Antoni has a career record of 267-172 after coaching ...

D'Antoni Accepts Knicks Job

RedsArmy posted 5/10/2008 from sports.espn.go.com

Mike D'Antoni has accepted an offer to coach the New York Knicks, according to a media reports. The former Phoenix Suns coach, who was also sought by the Chicago Bulls, has accepted a four-year, $24 million deal to take over the Knicks, according to reports by Sports Illustrated and The Boston Globe, both citing a league source.

D'Antoni accepts offer from Knicks

The Shamrock Headband found this 5/10/2008 on sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Mike D'Antoni has accepted the New York Knicks' lucrative job offer, ending a week-long battle with the Chicago Bulls, who also pursued the Phoenix Suns' coach, a league source told SI.com.

Knicks hire D'Antoni as coach

The Futon Report found this 5/10/2008 on www.newsday.com

In the first significant move of the Donnie Walsh era, the former Coach of the Year has agreed to a contract offer from the Knicks Saturday.

Mike D'Antoni hired to coach N.Y. Knicks

outsidethreat posted 5/10/2008 from www.upi.com

Phoenix Suns Coach Mike D'Antoni is leaving after four-plus seasons to accept a similar job with the New York Knicks. ESPN reported Saturday that the Knicks had outlined a four-year, $24 million offer for D'Antoni and reports by Sports Illustrated and the Boston Globe cited league sources confirming his hiring.