For several teams, Fizdale was a …

For several teams, Fizdale was a priority. Atlanta and Phoenix offered him jobs, and Charlotte could have been his, too, league sources said. Milwaukee had serious interest in discussing its opening with Fizdale, but he wanted New York and turned down offers without having assurance that the Knicks would hire him. Finally, they agreed to a deal. Fizdale signed with the Knicks in May 2018 for four years, $22 million, sources said.