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While nearly every other prominent voice in NBA media is invested in New York Knicks drama, whether it's about their decision to fire their head coach of five y
Tom Thibodeau’s surprising dismissal has backfired on the New York Knicks because they reportedly haven’t had much success in finding his replacement. According to former New York Knicks player Bobby Portis,
Former Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins and the well-traveled Mike Brown – who coached the Cavaliers in the 2017 NBA Finals and was the 2023 NBA Coach of the Year for the Kings – are the favorites at this point and will soon interview for the opening.
Of course the Knicks are interested in trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. If he decides it’s time to move on from Milwaukee (a decision likely to come closer to the NBA draft), 29 other teams are going to call Bucks GM Jon Horst and kick the tires on a deal.
Despite leading the New York Knicks to their most successful season of the millennium, head coach Tom Thibodeau was unceremoniously fired by the team. Meanwhile, every other team in the NBA either already had or has already hired their new bench leader,
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The Knicks axed Thibodeau last week after five seasons and four playoff appearances, including the franchise’s first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 seasons.
ESPN's Marc Spears is the latest NBA insider to report on the Durant sweepstakes, noting that despite the 15-time All-Star's newfound interest in the New York Knicks, the Eastern Conference runner ups are not interested in securing his services.
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