NEW YORK -- The New York Knicks are keeping things in the family when it comes to their coaching staff.

Brendan Malone was named assistant coach of the Knicks on Friday, and his son, Michael Malone, was promoted to assistant coach and advance scout.

This will be Brendan Malone's third stint on New York's bench. He also will work beside coach Don Chaney for the second time in his career.

A 17-year NBA coaching veteran, Malone worked for the Knicks during the 1986-87 and 1987-88 seasons and again from 1996-97 to 1999-2000. He spent the last three seasons with the Indiana Pacers and was an assistant with the Detroit Pistons for seven years, including 1993-1995 as a memeber of Chaney's staff.

Malone also was coach of the Toronto Raptors in 1995-96.

"The return of Brendan Malone is a great addition to coach Chaney's staff," Knicks general manager Scott Layden said. "He is one of the most experienced bench coaches in the league and his vast basketball knowledge will be invaluable to our organization."

Michael Malone was the Knicks' coaching associate the last two years.