Knicks still pondering David Blatt — but not as Rambis deputy: Two and half weeks after Phil Jackson began his narrow coaching search, former Cavaliers coach David Blatt “still is in the mix” for the Knicks head job, according to an NBA source. Blatt interviewed last Monday with Jackson and general manager Steve Mills. The Post has reported only the head-coaching job was discussed. A source told The Post Sunday the Knicks aren’t considering Blatt for an assistant’s position to front-runner Kurt Rambis. -- New York Post

Luke Walton says no to Jackson's triangle: It was another painful blow for Phil Jackson, perhaps more of a shot at his recruiting abilities than the fortunes of the Knicks, when Luke Walton agreed Friday to take over the head coaching duties with the downtrodden Lakers. -- The Record