The New York Knicks said Saturday that coach Mike D'Antoni, seen here in April 2008, has accepted an offer in principle to make the move from the Phoenix Suns to New York, but said the deal had yet to be sealed.

In this May 14, 2007, file photo, Phoenix Suns coach Mike D'Antoni looks up at the scoreboard during an NBA basketball playoff game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. D'Antoni is set to become coach of the New York Knicks. A person within the NBA told The Associated Press on Saturday that the Suns coach has accepted an offer from the Knicks. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no official announcement had been made.

In this May 18, 2007, file photo, Phoenix Suns coach Mike D'Antoni directs his team during the first quarter of an NBA Western Conference playoff basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. D'Antoni is set to become coach of the New York Knicks. A person within the NBA told The Associated Press on Saturday, May 10, 2008, that the Suns coach has accepted an offer from the Knicks. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no official announcement had been made.

SAN ANTONIO - APRIL 19: (FILE PHOTO) Head coach Mike D'Antoni of the Phoenix Suns during play with the San Antonio Spurs in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at the AT&T Center on April 19, 2008 in San Antonio, Texas. It was announced May 10, 2008 that Mike D'Antoni has accepted the position as the head coach of the New York Knicks replacing Isaiah Thomas.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 6: (FILE PHOTO) Head coach Mike D'Antoni of the Phoenix Suns watches the action from the sidelines against the New Orleans Hornets on February 6, 2008 at US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. It was announced May 10, 2008 that Mike D'Antoni has accepted the position as the head coach of the New York Knicks replacing Isaiah Thomas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Domenic Centofanti/Getty Images)

In this April 27, 2008 file photo, Phoenix Suns coach Mike D'Antoni yells at the referees in the fourth quarter of Game 4 of an NBA first-round playoff basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs in Phoenix. The Suns have granted permission for coach Mike D'Antoni to talk to other teams, with the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks the leading suitors.

Avery Johnson, seen here in February 2008, probably won't be out of work for long, with the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls reportedly expressing interest just a day after he was sacked as coach of the Dallas Mavericks.

NEW YORK - MARCH 16: (FILE PHOTO) New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas watches the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden March 16, 2008 in New York City. It was announced on April 18, 2008 that New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas was fired.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - MARCH 08: (FILE PHOTO) Head coach Isiah Thomas of the New York Knicks watches from the sideline against the Portland Trail Blazers at Madison Square Garden March 8, 2008 in New York City. It was announced on April 18, 2008 that New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas was fired. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 16: (FILE PHOTO) Head coach Isiah Thomas of the New York Knicks directs play during the game against the New Jersey Nets on January 16, 2008 at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It was announced on April 18, 2008 that New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas was fired. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 09: (FILE PHOTO) New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas watches on against the Orlando Magic on November 9, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It was announced on April 18, 2008 that New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas was fired. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 16: David Lee #42 of the New York Knicks shoots against Stephen Graham #23 of the Indiana Pacer at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2008 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 16: Troy Murphy #3 of the Indiana Pacers lays the ball up on the New York Knicks at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2008 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 16: Nate Robinson #4 of the New York Knicks batles Troy Murphy #3 of the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2008 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 16: Fred Jones #2 of the New York Knicks jams on the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2008 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 16: Jared Jefferies #20 of the New York Knicks battles Danny Granger #333 of the Indiana Pacers under the net at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2008 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 16: Danny Granger #33 of the Indiana Pacers lays the ball up on the New York Knicks at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2008 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 16: Ike Diogu #1 of the Indiana Pacers drives on Zach Randolph #50 of the New York Knicks at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers defeated the Knicks 132-123. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2008 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 16: Mike Dunleavy #17 of the Indiana Pacers shoots a layup over Jared Jeffries #20 of the New York Knicks at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2008 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 16: Ike Diogu #1 of the Indiana Pacers battles Fred Jones #2 of the New York Knicks at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2008 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 16: Mike Dunleavy #17 of the Indiana Pacers lays the ball up against Jared Jefferies #20 of the New York Knicks at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2008 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 16: Stephen Graham #23 of the Indiana Pacers shoots over Fred Jones #2 of the New York Knicks at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers defeated the Knicks 132-123. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2008 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 16: Danny Granger #32 of the Indiana Pacers shoots over Jared Jefferies #20 of the New York Knicks at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers defeated the Knicks 132-123. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2008 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 16: Former Indiana Pacers General Manager and now President of Basketball Operations for the New York Knicks Donnie Walsh is introduced at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2008 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 16: Mike Dunleavy #17 of the Indiana Pacers battles for the ball with David Lee #42 of the New York Knicks at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2008 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 16: Fred Jones #2 of the New York Knicks shoots over Andre Owens #20 of the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2008 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 16: Zach Randolph #50 of the New York Knicks drives against David Harrison #13 of the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2008 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 16: David Lee #42 of the New York Knicks shoots against David Harrison #13 of the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2008 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 16: Jamal Crawford #11 of the New York Knicks shoots against Danny Granger #33 of the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2008 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 16: Former Indiana Pacers General Manager and now President of Basketball Operations for the New York Knicks, Donnie Walsh, arrives at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 16, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2008 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)