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Or at least that’s what Frank Isola of the New York Daily News is predicting for today or tomorrow. Of course, that four-letter word will be directed at Isiah Thomas, about whom speculation regarding his job status is as common as a sale on cheap crap at your local retailer today.

And who will replace Zeke?

If Dolan decides it is time for a coaching change, naming Thomas’ successor will be the single greatest decision Dolan has had to make as boss. There is a theory that Dolan doesn’t know where to turn, which would suggest that he may retain long-time Thomas associate Glen Grunwald to run the front office and promote assistant coach Herb Williams on an interim basis.

Assuming Grunwald stays, the other option for Dolan is to reach out to experienced coaches who are available – Jeff Van Gundy, Rick Carlisle, Doug Collins and Mike Fratello. All four currently hold broadcasting jobs with either ESPN or TNT. Or Dolan could roll the dice on a first-timer such as former Knick Mark Jackson, who many NBA executives believe is destined to become a solid head coach.

Van Gundy, of course, is the most intriguing candidate because he is the last Knicks coach to own a winning record and win a playoff game. He would bring discipline, defense and accountability to the organization. He understands the New York landscape as well as anyone and is a master at dealing with the media.

“Discipline, defense and accountability” from a roster featuring Stephon Marbury, Jamal Crawford, Zach Randolph, Eddy Curry, Nate Robinson, and Jerome James? Please. My sides are hurting from laughter.

Look, those four retreads are not going to get in done with this roster. That’s not an insult to the coaching abilities of those four, either. Hank Iba, Red Auerbach, Dean Smith, Bobby Knight, and John Wooden couldn’t get those guys to play.

Mark Jackson is an interesting choice, but would these guys listen to a guy who has never coached before?

Lost. Cause.