The Knicks’ pursuit of Raptors president Masai Ujiri never got off the ground . Former Cavaliers general manager David Griffin is staying clear . It appears Phil Jackson’s long-term successor will be both his predecessor and temporary replacement. Steve Mills, a longtime on and off Knicks employee, ran their front office for a few months before they hired Jackson. Demoted during Jackson’s tenure, Mills is again in charge. And – as he hoped – he might stay in charge. Marc Berman of the New York Post : According to sources debriefed on their front-office search, owner James Dolan is moving forward with a plan that has Steve Mills remaining as the permanent president. No negotiations have taken place yet between the Knicks and Mills. However, subsequent interviews will be done to find a No. 2 man under Mills, who will be part of the process from here on. Just as Jackson did, Mills is expected to have final say on personnel matters. Mills’ No. 2 might be Allan Houston . The Knicks, who badly need established outside perspective – and pay wages that could often draw it – are so incestuous. Mills seized control of the job while on interim…