The New York Knicks reportedly have reached the finalist stage in their search for a head coach. The Athletic reported that the Knicks have scheduled a second interview with Mike Brown, set for Tuesday.

The Knicks also reached out South Carolina women's coach Dawn Staley, but she is currently not considered a finalist, league sources said.

Dawn Staley isn't likely to get the Knicks job, but the South Carolina women's basketball coach impressed in her interview.

The New York Knicks' coaching search has led them to Dawn Staley, the longtime women's coach at South Carolina and one of the most accomplished players and coaches the women's game has ever seen. South Carolina athletic director Jeremiah Donati recently confirmed that the Knicks have indeed reached out to Staley.

In a groundbreaking development for professional sports, Dawn Staley is reportedly in contention for the New York Knicks head coaching job, potentially making history as the first female head coach in a major men's professional sports league.

The New York Knicks may, or may not, be exploring the possibility of adding veteran point guard Russell Westbrook this off-season.

Despite not having a head coach in place yet following the firing of Tom Thibodeau, the New York Knicks are preparing for a pivotal NBA free agency period. With free agency set to begin at 6 p.m. ET on Monday,

Former league MVP Russell Westbrook is still searching for a new home in free agency, but it's unlikely to be the Knicks.