Westchester Knicks Fire Head Coach in Inaugural Season

The Westchester Knicks, the New York Knicks minor league team that plays home games in White Plains, have fired head coach Kevin Whitted after less than one season, officials announced Monday.

Part of the NBA’s Developmental League, the Westchester Knicks were 10-36 so far this season under Whitted, the team’s inaugural one. The team’s parent club also has had a rough season, posting a 14-60 record so far, and a few players from the Westchester team have been called up to the big club during the campaign.

Despite the team having four games left this season, Whitted’s dismissal is effective immediately.

“Our focus remains on developing players and preparing them for the next step in their careers,” said Westchester Knicks General Manager Allan Houston in a prepared statement. “The support from the fans and the entire community in our inaugural season has been tremendous. We wish Kevin the best in his future endeavors.”

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• NY Knicks Development League Team to Call Westchester Home

Whitted was named the first head coach in the team’s history on October of last year.

For the four games left in the schedule, Assistant Coach Craig Hodges will serve as interim head coach, the team announced.

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