Knicks Expected To Hire Nick Van Exel, Keith Smart As Assistant Coaches

[RealGM Wiretap]

The New York Knicks are expected to hire Nick Van Exel as an assistant coach on the staff of David Fizdale.

Van Exel was an assistant coach under Fizdale with the Grizzlies.

Keith Smart is also expected to join Fizdale.

Bob Bender could also join the Grizzlies.

Via Stefan Bondy/New York Daily News

[Jeff Van Gully]

but bob bender has already joined the grizzlies.