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Jalen Brunson saw something in the Knicks last summer. He'd rapidly ascended into one of the best players in the NBA after just his second season in New York, and took his depleted team to a seventh game against the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2024 playoffs.

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Knicks Could Target Veteran Center in Offseason

The New York Knicks have a lot to evaluate in developing a plan to improve upon their current roster without disrupting their building momentum. “I’m told

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / June 6

Knicks have nine-time All-Star among desired coaching candidates

The New York Knicks are searching for a new head coach and will likely look for a younger, more innovative coach to try to get the best out of the current roster.

Mikal Bridges' contract situation may have inspired Tom Thibodeau firing

Sources: Multiple Knicks players unhappy with Rick Brunson's presence on bench

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Tom Thibodeau News / New York Knicks on SI / June 6

Report: Tom Thibodeau's Use of Knicks Star 'Raised Concerns'

Too much of a good thing may have ended Tom Thibodeau's term with the New York Knicks. A recent report from Ramona Shelburne of ESPN documented the Knicks' decision to bid farewell to Thibodeau, who spent the past five seasons at the metropolitan helm.

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An NBA player has scored at least 30 points in Game 1 of an NBA finals on 40 occasions since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / June 6

New York Knicks star needs to make big improvement in 2025-26 season, or he has no future on the team

With the New York Knicks suffering a 4-2 elimination in the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals, it means some changes are due for the organization. The Knicks took the first step in that direction after firing head coach Tom Thibodeau following a five-year stint with the franchise.

NBA News / Empire Sports Media / June 6

Knicks have ‘degree of interest’ in Timberwolves head coach to fill vacancy

The New York Knicks are weighing out all of their options as they continue their search for a new head coach. After finally putting an end to the Tom Thibodeau era, New York is doing their due diligence to ensure it hires the right guy to lead it to a championship.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 6

Six Knicks Crack The Ringer's Updated Top 100 Ranking

The Ringer released their newest iteration of their ranking of the NBA's top 100 players, an article that's updated with month-by-month tweaks to reflect the changing tides and developing storylines presented by the league.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Athlon Sports / June 6

New York Knicks Preparing to Make Major Giannis Antetokounmpo Decision

The New York Knicks put together a solid season that saw them reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000, though they came up short of advancing to the NBA Finals.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 6

Bill Simmons questions the role Jalen Brunson’s dad will play in Knicks’ HC search

Following the New York Knicks’ surprising decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau earlier this week, questions have emerged about the influence of Jalen Brunson’s father, Rick Brunson, in the team’s search for a new leader on the sidelines.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 6

Insider Expects Knicks to Be Active and Aggressive

The latest Manhattan renovation project could be staged by the New York Knicks between 7th and 8th Avenue. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, the Knicks have had "internal meetings" that hint at being "very active and aggressive" when it comes to making roster adjustments this offseason.

New York Knicks News / Fastbreak on SI / June 6

New York Knicks Reportedly In Pursuit Of 9x NBA All-Star

The New York Knicks have been mentioned by a lot of people as a team who should make a big move this summer. Despite reaching the Eastern Conference finals, they fired head coach Tom Thibodeau (and are still maybe one piece away from being a true title contender).

Jason Kidd News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6

Report: Knicks looking to interview Hall of Famer for head-coaching job

The New York Knicks are hoping to interview a Hall of Fame player for their head-coaching vacancy, but they would first need permission from another NBA team.

Rick Pitino explains why Knicks took huge risk firing Tom Thibodeau

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The Knicks job is far from desirable

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Stephen A Smith News / New York Knicks on SI / June 6

Stephen A. Smith Claims the Knicks Have Hit Ceiling

This most recent season of New York Knicks basketball was one for the history books. Even though they exited the playoffs without returning to championship-winning

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / June 6

Knicks’ open HC job turned down by Hall of Fame college coach

As the New York Knicks continue their search for a new head coach, some potential candidates have made it known where they stand with regard to the opportunity to be their next franchise head coach.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / June 6

'Who Was On The Timberwolves When Thibs Got Fired In 2019?': Karl-Anthony Towns Pointed As Reason For Tom Thibodeau’s Firing By Anonymous NBA Exec

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns has been in the headlines after the team fired Tom Thibodeau. The Knicks had a bad run against the Indiana Pacers.

NBA News / Empire Sports Media / June 6

Knicks won’t have chance to interview Rockets head coach despite rumors

The New York Knicks are in the midst of an intense head coaching search after they let go of Tom Thibodeau following their Eastern Conference Finals exit.

Tom Thibodeau News / New York Knicks on SI / June 6

Knicks Have More Fixes After Tom Thibodeau Firing

The New York Knicks are addressing some flaws to their team by firing head coach Tom Thibodeau. Thibodeau enjoyed some success with the Knicks in his five years as head coach, but it wasn't enough to warrant keeping his job for the 2025-26 campaign.

NBA News / Empire Sports Media / June 6

Knicks attempted to acquire Suns superstar forward at trade deadline

The New York Knicks are in for a big offseason after coming up just short of reaching the NBA Finals. They have already begun making changes as they fired head coach Tom Thibodeau just days after being eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Metta World Peace News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6

Metta World Peace keeps trying to get the Knicks job

An infamous former NBA All-Star believes he is the ideal candidate to be named the next head coach of the New York Knicks, and it appears he is not going to let up until the job is filled.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 6

Ranking 4 Karl-Anthony Towns trade destinations if Knicks blow it up

The New York Knicks entered the 2024-25 season with a championship or bust mentality. And after falling short in the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals, the dominoes have started to fall — beginning with head coach Tom Thibodeau, who was relieved of his duties earlier this week (forcing New York to eat the remaining $30 million on his contract).

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 6

3 best players New York Knicks must re-sign in 2025 NBA free agency

All things considered, the 2024-25 season was a successful one for the New York Knicks. This historic, storied franchise may have one of the biggest and

Tom Thibodeau News / Hoops Wire / June 5

Latest On Knicks’ Decision On Tom Thibodeau, What’s Next

The New York Knicks’ decision to part ways with coach Tom Thibodeau followed a series of internal conversations between team president Leon Rose, owner James Dolan, and several players and members of the coaching staff, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reports.