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Former Villanova head coach Jay Wright has been mentioned as a potential candidate for the open head coach job with the New York Knicks. No better a source than Wright himself has put that speculation to rest. Wright informed New York that he intends to stay retired from coaching. Wright confirmed that he did discuss the position briefly with Knicks president Leon Rose. … [Read more...] about Jay Wright Informed Knicks He Intends To Stay Retired From Coaching

The high usage of Jalen Brunson under Tom Thibodeau had become a concern, sources tell ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. Brunson missed games this season due to ankle and calf injuries and one source suggested he could struggle to hold up long-term without a more layered or balance offensive system. Thibodeau was heavily reliant on Brunson to bail out the New York Knicks during … [Read more...] about Jalen Brunson’s Heavy Workload Under Tom Thibodeau Raised Concerns

The New York Knicks' decision to fire Tom Thibodeau had been "trending in that direction for months," according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Leon Rose met with several key Knicks players in the days leading up to the decision before the team decided that they needed a new voice as head coach. While the players had not tuned out Thibodeau, there was doubt as to whether he could … [Read more...] about Decision To Fire Tom Thibodeau Had Been Trending ‘For Months’

Karl-Anthony Towns has undergone treatment on his bruised left knee and to repair ligament damage on his left finger. Towns suffered both injuries during the New York Knicks' run to the Eastern Conference finals. Towns averaged 21.4 points, 11.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 18 playoff games for the Knicks. Towns had a PER of 19.8, which ranks second for one of his playoff … [Read more...] about Karl-Anthony Towns Treated For Multiple Injuries Sustained During Knicks’ Playoff Run

The New York Knicks do not appear to have a succession plan to replace Tom Thibodeau as head coach, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Jay Wright and Cavs' assistant Johnnie Bryant are "presumed" to be likely candidates for the role. Bryant is currently a finalist for the Suns' head coach job. The Knicks also have interest in Ime Udoka and Jason Kidd. The Rockets would … [Read more...] about Knicks Interested In Jason Kidd, Ime Udoka; Johnnie Bryant, Jay Wright ‘Presumed’ To Be Candidates For Head Coach