By MARC BERMAN

Two developments in the Knicks coaching search are emerging. SI.com is reporting D’Antoni is out as Suns coach after last night’s first-round KO vs. San Antonio.

Meanwhile, Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo, who was reportedly eyeing D’Antoni along with Donnie Walsh, said yesterday he has no immediate plans to oust Sam Mitchell.

Taken at face value, that actually would work out better for Walsh. Less competition for D’Antoni, who I feel is the better selection than Mitchell and could really give leading candidate Mark Jackson a run for his money.

However, Colangelo loves D’Antoni and made his statement before the Suns were ousted by the Spurs. So maybe this Knicks coaching search will get a little more interesting than listening to Patrick Ewing whine about not getting called for an interview. With all due respect, Patrick, you were never a great leader as a player. Why would you be considered a leader as a head coach?