Allan Houston Will Be General Manager Of Knicks' New D-League Team

by Scott Schroeder on Jun 8, 2025 2:33 PM EDT in NBA D-League Coaching News

Allan Houston has long been rumored to be moving higher up in the New York Knicks front office, but I don't think anyone ever suggested he'd become the general manager of an NBA Development League team first.

That's exactly what has happened, however, as the Knicks said in the press release announcing their acquiring of the Erie BayHawks (as first reported here) that the former All-Star will be heading up the D-League team's player personnel department.

"The opportunity to have this new agreement with the Erie BayHawks and the NBA D-League is very exciting for the New York Knicks," Houston said in the release. "The impact of the NBA D-League continues to grow, and we look forward to this partnership."

In this position, I presume, Houston will have final say on all BayHawks personnel matters starting with the annual D-League Draft held in November. The majority of the Erie roster will find their way to the roster via the draft, but the BayHawks also retain the rights to last season's roster as well as any players the Knicks decide to sign for their preseason roster that don't end up making it to the NBA's opening day.

One thing that isn't expected to change is the head coach. Jay Larranaga, who led the team to a 32-18 record last season in his first full-time coaching stint while also serving as the team's de facto general manager, is expected to remain in the same position.

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Well, I guess that's one less guy to replace Donnie Walsh.

This is concerning to me, because Isiah is looming. I won’t believe that he’s out of the running until someone else is hired, signed, and announced.

Theo-trade John Lackey for a used condom and a punch in the nose. Remember, it's all about value.

by LesterJohn on Jun 8, 2025 5:09 PM EDT reply actions

Mark Warkentien

Still in the front office, still very smart.

I write about basketball players with Ridiculous Upside. I know you'll love it.

by Scott Schroeder on Jun 8, 2025 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I pray to the basketball gods

that Isiah gets hired by Detroit as their new coach, so he can then tarnish/besmirch/ruin the glory he gained there as a point guard with the complete and utter dismemberment of that franchise. Also, it would be nice to see him play second-fiddle to Joe Dumars for once in his life.

by Surujh Operator on Jun 9, 2025 3:53 AM EDT reply actions

Isiah wasn't that bad as a coach with the Pacers

i think he did a solid job there. just don’t make him the GM.

btw, i would love to see Laimbeer get the coaching job at Detroit. as a Bulls fan i hated that guy when he played, but i think he can be a very good coach at the NBA level.

by Dubbel on Jun 9, 2025 4:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Let's tally Isiah's record...

Player: ++++
Toronto GM: + (Drafted McGrady, team went to the playoffs a few times)
CBA: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (I’m tired of typing - signs, but you get the point)
Indy Coach: ++
Knicks GM: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Knicks Coach: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
FAU Coach: Incomplete

by Surujh Operator on Jun 10, 2025 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions