Mark Jackson remains the favorite to actually become the next head coach of the New York Knicks, if for no other reason because many doubt Mike D'Antoni would be seriously interested in coaching the club.  It is believed D'Antoni is using the Knicks as leverage to drive up the price on the Bulls.

Donnie Walsh is a longtime admirer of Jackson and wanted to interview him for the Pacers' job last year before Larry Bird overruled him.