MIKE WOODSON RUMORS & GOSSIP

Knicks will regret not signing Phil Jackson

The New York Knicks pulled the trigger and removed the interim label from assistant coach Mike Woodson’s name ending speculation that Phil Jackson would be leading this team next year. Although nothing has been substantiated, there had been rumors floating about that Jackson had some interest in the Knicks head coaching position.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE »
Via The Sport Mentalist 2  |  2 hours ago

Why Mike Woodson Is the Right Fit for the Knicks

The Knicks announced right before the holiday weekend that Mike Woodson would have the “interim” tag removed from his title and become the head coach of the Knicks. They rewarded him with a reported 2-year deal worth about $4 million dollars annually. Knowing that Phil Jackson would have, at least, talked to the powers that be at MSG, is it a wise move by Dolan and company...

Knicks GM explains Phil Jackson snub

With Mike Woodson officially named Knicks head coach Friday night, general manager Glen Grunwald answered the $10 million-per-year question on why he didn't reach out to Phil Jackson to see if he could lure the Zen Master and his NBA-record 11 coaching titles to Madison Square Garden. Grunwald said Woodson's postseason interview was as impressive as his 18-6 regular-season...
Via Fox Sports  |  4 days ago

Knicks Make Good Decision In Bringing Back Woodson As Bench Boss

Many NBA observers had great expectations for the New York Knicks when they signed Free Agent center Tyson Chandler to a long-term contract just before the NBA campaign began; however 42 games into the regular season and in danger of being knocked from the Playoff chase in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks were a team in a free-fall coming off a five game losing-skid and in danger...
Via PRO HOOPS CENTRAL  |  4 days ago

New York Knicks Sign Mike Woodson to Multi-Year Extension as Head Coach

The New York Knicks were rumored to go after Phil Jackson this off-season to be their head coach, finishing his NBA career of where he started.However, the Knicks made the decision that comes to no surprise to many, as they signed Mike Woodson to a multi-year extension according to RealGM. Woodson served as the interim coach for the Knicks after Mike D'Antoni got fired mid-season...
Via Footbasket  |  4 days ago

Knicks ink coach Woodson to multiyear contract

The New York Knicks removed the interim label from Mike Woodson and named him their head coach on Friday. Woodson signed a multiyear contract extension with the team, ESPN New York reported. The terms were not disclosed. "I'm very humbled and honored to continue coaching the franchise where I started my NBA career," Woodson said in a statement. "Our goal is...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  4 days ago

Fired agent upset with Woodson

Joe Glass, Mike Woodson's former agent, expressed dismay with his ex-client, believing he could have shown more loyalty two weeks ago. Knicks owner James Dolan recommended Woodson, who has been interim coach since Mike D'Antoni resigned in March, fire Glass as his agent before contract negotiations commenced because of a past feud stemming from former coach Larry Brown&...
Via Fox Sports  |  5 days ago

Woodson has no room for Isiah

Mike Woodson has no plans to hire former Knicks coach/president Isiah Thomas, the New York Post reported Thursday, as the coach's temporary role in New York was set to be secured. The Knicks were expected to officially introduce Woodson, up until now an "interim" appointment, as their permanent head coach in a conference call Thursday after he piloted the Knicks to...
Via Fox Sports  |  6 days ago

The Knicks Are Getting The Total Package

Apparently the Knicks are moving in on a deal to keep Mike Woodson as their head coach. Little do they know that they’re not only getting Woodson’s pedigree, but they’re also getting his eyebrow-less forehead. That’s right. Sometimes, Mike Woodson shaves his eyebrows. Don’t believe me? Read this. Or, just look at the picture above. That’s not photoshopped...
Via Extra Pine Tar  |  7 days ago

Knicks give coach Woodson extension

Mike Woodson will return as New York Knicks coach after leading them to their first playoff victory in 11 years. The Knicks removed the interim tag Friday and announced they had given Woodson a multiyear contract extension, rewarding him for a terrific finish to what had been a turbulent season. Woodson led the Knicks to an 18-6 record after replacing Mike D'Antoni on March...
Via AP on Fox  |  7 days ago
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