Villanova coach Jay Wright has no interest in the Knicks, as The Post reported Monday, but Tom Thibodeau very much would like to coach at the Garden, according to a confidant.

Thibodeau, most recently the coach and president of basketball operations for the Timberwolves, has spent the time since his firing in January 2019 traveling to different basketball outposts, according to sources. Two sources, in fact, said Thibodeau doesn’t currently have a permanent residence as he awaits his next job.

When not traveling, the unmarried Thibodeau has made his home base at his brother’s place in New England.

“He really wants the Knick job,” a Thibodeau confidant said. “He can taste it and he may even be in the lead.”

The Post reported last week Thibodeau and Jeff Van Gundy will be on incoming team president Leon Rose’s short list.

“[Thibodeau has] been visiting teams, but primarily hanging out in LA near Doc [Rivers] and Tyronn [Lue],” the source said, referring to the Clippers’ head coach and assistant.

Thibodeau was Rivers’ top defensive assistant in Boston.

Thibodeau also showed up at Golden State’s headquarters to give Warriors coach Steve Kerr advice on newcomer Andrew Wiggins, whom he coached in Minnesota.

A former Knicks assistant, Thibodeau also had past ties with Rose at Creative Artists Agency.

“Rose has always been known as much more ethical than most agents, and if he can deliver players and let a strong coach coach, this could work out,” the Thibodeau confidant said. “It’s never a sure thing because of ownership, but Thibs knows he can work with Rose and also knows he’d be able to bring in his people as well.”

During All-Star Weekend in Chicago, the Chicago Sun-Times published a glowing profile on the former Bulls coach (2010-15), who wasn’t in town for the festivities. The article stated that over the past 15 NBA seasons, whether he was head coach or associate head coach, Thibodeau’s teams posted a .643 winning percentage.

Thibodeau’s reputation took a hit after he was fired last season during his third year in Minnesota. In Year 2, he took the Timberwolves to the playoffs after the woebegone franchise had missed the postseason for 13 straight years. Thibodeau, however, reportedly did not connect with the young players, practicing them too hard and being too vocal on the bench.

“For me, it’s always been about being true to yourself,” Thibodeau told the Sun-Times. “If you do the research, look at the numbers, and talk to the players that have played for me, you would find the truth. It’s not frustrating because it’s all part of it, part of the league. We’re all going to get criticized for something. I’ve always been comfortable with that.”

As for his basketball travels, Thibodeau, who still is being paid by the Timberwolves, told the Chicago newspaper: “Trust me, I’ve kicked back and read a book on a beach somewhere, got some warm weather, but I love coaching. That’s my passion. When you’re not in it, you miss the camaraderie, and I know for me, I really miss the competition. That’s what I miss the most.”