Report: Mark Jackson a 'hot name' to replace Hornacek in New York

The New York Knicks may have a (new) former All-Star guard on the sidelines next season.

According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, there is "growing belief" around the NBA that the Knicks will move on from head coach Jeff Hornacek this offseason, and former Knick Mark Jackson is a "hot name" to replace him.

The rationale behind the rumor that the Knicks are angling for a coaching change is rooted in the belief that general manager Scott Perry, who was hired last summer, wants to bring in his own guy. Hornacek is a holdover from the Phil Jackson regime.

Jackson's lone coaching stint came in Golden State, where he coached the Warriors to a 121-109 record across three seasons and oversaw the first step in the team's transition from laughingstock to powerhouse before his tenure ended somewhat acrimoniously.

Jackson was drafted 18th overall by the Knicks in 1987, and played parts of seven seasons in New York. Across 500 games, he averaged 11.1 points and eight assists, making one All-Star appearance.

The Knicks have struggled to a 57-96 record during Hornacek's two seasons on the bench, but it's difficult to pin that on him given the injuries, internal turmoil, and (until this season) mandated triangle offense that has plagued the team during his run.