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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

Game 6 between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks averaged 8.12 million viewers across TNT and truTV. The Pacers' series-clinching win was the most-watched game of the season. The game peaked with 9.91 million viewers. The full six-game series averaged 6.96 million viewers, up 10% from the Celtics-Pacers last year. The Thunder-Timberwolves series in the Western Conference … [Read more...] about Knicks-Pacers Game 6 Averages 8.12M Viewers

The New York Knicks are considered unlikely to make a head coaching change this offseason and appear to be prioritizing ways they can improve their roster. Tom Thibodeau continues to enjoy the support of Jalen Brunson and the front office following their appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks could use the transaction cycle to improve their depth, but ESPN's … [Read more...] about Knicks Targeting ‘Landmark’ Player As Tom Thibodeau Retains Key Support

Tom Thibodeau has the backing of Leon Rose to return as the head coach of the New York Knicks next season, according to James L. Edwards III and Fred Katz of The Athletic. Thibodeau also has buy-in from Jalen Brunson, who added that he wants the Knicks to keep the core together for next year. Thibodeau and the coaching staff were cautious about their futures heading into the … [Read more...] about Tom Thibodeau Has Support From Leon Rose, Jalen Brunson To Return As Head Coach

New York Knicks coaches and players were frustrated by Karl-Anthony Towns' defensive habits throughout the season, according to James L. Edwards and Fred Katz of The Athletic. The frustration was caused by Towns' defensive process and execution of incorrect coverages without communicating his reasoning. His teammates were also worried that Towns did not understand the … [Read more...] about Karl-Anthony Towns’ Defensive Habits Caused Frustration Within Knicks