"New York requested permission to speak with Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan on Wednesday but was denied, sources told Chicago Sports Network's K.C. Johnson." Mavs: Kidd Rockets: Udoka Hawks: Snyder Wolves: Finch Bulls: Donovan
The more they interview unavailable coaches under contract on other teams, the more obvious it looks like firing Thibs was an emotional, knee jerk decision and they didn't have a plan.
I’ve never seen this before. Generally, you have a list of people to interview when you fire your coach.