Each week, NBA Insider Shams Charania answers questions from The Athletic subscribers. This week, he reports on the Knicks’ coaching candidates, Jusuf Nurkic’s return timetable, Kevin Love’s trade market and more.



Hey Shams, hapless Knicks fan here. Anything coming from inside New York to get excited about? Mills gone? Perry out? Any replacements being discussed? Thanks — John M



The Knicks want interim head coach Mike Miller to finish the season in the position, but I’m told they have a short list of potential in-season candidates, including Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson and Tom Thibodeau, should the team’s faltering season necessitate another move. Miller was informed upon taking the job that it is an interim position, and that the Knicks would keep an open mind for a possible permanent hire throughout the remainder of the season.



There are several complications with an in-season, full-time hire, such as a narrowed...