James Borrego is reportedly staying put after missing out on the New York Knicks' head coaching job. According to SNY's Ian Begley and Fred Katz of The Athletic, Borrego is returning to the New Orleans Pelicans next season after serving as their associate head coach last season.

NBA insiders had frequently connected the Knicks to top New Orleans Pelicans assistant and former Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego in recent days. Borrego's offensive expertise would have been a good fit alongside the defensive-minded Brown, but the Pelicans slammed the door on that possible future on Wednesday, July 9.