On Wednesday, the Arkansas coach called the Knicks a “hell of a job,” but said he plans to remain in the college ranks.

Tucker was also traded three times in five days last season, after the Clippers sent the disgruntled forward to the Jazz, before immediately being re-routed to the Heat and then getting traded to the Raptors. After the trade, the Raptors waived Tucker and the Knicks swiftly signed him to a 10-day contract.

The New York Knicks have been rumored to be interested in pursuing a star player this offseason, but one veteran reportedly isn't on their list of desires.

The New York Knicks are not actively seeking a trade for Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, according to the New York Post, this coming after ESPN reported Wednesday the franchise was one of five teams in the sweepstakes for 15-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion.

This offseason promises to be similar. Future Hall of Famers like Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo are expected to be available on the trade market, and one of the league's premier franchises — the New York Knicks — are searching for a new coach.

The Athletic's James L. Edwards III and Fred Katz reported that the Knicks added Tucker to the fold because the front office "believed the locker room needed more leadership, a presence to help with communication issues that had plagued the group both on and off the court all season."

The Knicks are now 0-for-4 in their attempts to interview head coaches currently under contract with other teams.

The New York Knicks have developed a reputation for themselves just one week into their search for a new head coach. They seem solely focused on poaching prese