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Mar 12, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) and head coach Quin Snyder on the bench against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images Mady Mertens-Imagn Images

Trae Young Fires Back At Report Of Knicks Attempting to Hire Quin Snyder

Originally posted on Atlanta Hawks on SI
By Jackson Caudell | Last updated Jun 11, 2025 8:28 PM ET

The New York Knicks made the questionable move to fire coach Tom Thibodeau after the team lost the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers. After a largely successful run for Thibodeau, who were the Knicks going to get that would be better right away? There have been multiple reports that the Knicks have requested to interview current head coaches such as Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, Rockers head coach Ime Udoka, and Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch. You can now throw Hawks head coach Quin Snyder's name into that group as well, with ESPN's Shams Charania reporting that the Knicks requested to interview Snyder, but were firmly denied.

Another one: The New York Knicks have requested permission to speak with Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder, but were firmly denied, sources tell ESPN.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 11, 2025

Shortly afterward on social media, Hawks superstar Trae Young gave his reaction to Charania's report:

Hell nahh
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) June 12, 2025

This is not the first time that Young has trolled the Knicks on social media this offseason.

Hot take but not..

OKC fans are louder than Knick fans.
Happy Sunday!
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) May 18, 2025

Most will remember Young beating the Knicks in five games in the first round of the 2021 NBA playoffs, but he had a memorable moment in the Garden this year. After beating the Knicks in the Emirates NBA Cup, Young hit a signature celebration to celebrate the team's win and earned trip to Vegas for the semifinals.

Trae Young rolled the dice on the Knicks logo

Next stop: Las Vegas pic.twitter.com/M707Rgvl0W
— ESPN (@espn) December 12, 2024

After the game, Jalen Brunson was asked about Young celebrating on the Knicks logo and he had a short answer.

"We should win the game if we don't want him to do that"

Jalen Brunson was asked about Trae Young rolling dice on the Knicks logo while dribbling the clock out:

"We should win the game if we don't want him to do that" pic.twitter.com/hShFpY1L19
— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) December 12, 2024

Snyder has spent three seasons in Atlanta (arrived in February 2023 so only two full seasons) and has an 86-99 record. Atlanta is regarded as having one of the best young cores in the Eastern Conference with Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, Onyeka Okongwu, and Jalen Johnson, and in a weakened Eastern Conference, this team is set for a real playoff push if they stay healthy next season. They have financial flexibility and two first-round picks as well, making their offseason even more interesting. While the record might not completely reflect it, Snyder has done a pretty solid job with the Hawks and has a real relationship with Young, which has been critical for the franchise. Next year though, there might be some pressure on Snyder to deliver on some results, as the Hawks have missed the playoffs in each of the last two seasons, losing in the NBA play-in tournament.