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Tom Thibodeau Felt ‘Sense Of Betrayal’ In Dismissal As Knicks’ Coach

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The dismissal of Tom Thibodeau as head coach of the New York Knicks following their run to the Eastern Conference Finals came as a surprise to many including him. "Thibodeau was deeply wounded over the loss of the only job he ever really wanted," according to Ian O'Connor of The Athletic. "But he also had a sense of betrayal," a source close to him said. "When you find out that … [Read more...] about Tom Thibodeau Felt ‘Sense Of Betrayal’ In Dismissal As Knicks’ Coach

Nets Exercise 2026-27 Option On Noah Clowney

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The Brooklyn Nets have exercised the 2026-27 team option on the contract of forward/center Noah Clowney. Clowney appeared in 46 games (20 starts) during the 2024-25 season, averaging 9.1 points and 3.9 rebounds in 22.7 minutes per game. He finished his second NBA season with 99 career 3-pointers made, marking the ninth-most by a Net through two NBA seasons and the most for a … [Read more...] about Nets Exercise 2026-27 Option On Noah Clowney

Knicks ‘Likely’ Explored Hiring Joe Mazzulla

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The New York Knicks "likely" explored the possibility of hiring Joe Mazzulla last offseason through backchannels, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Knicks requested to speak to five head coaches during their search, including Jason Kidd, Ime Udoka, Billy Donovan, Chris Finch, and Quin Snyder. The Knicks were denied in each of their requests before eventually hiring … [Read more...] about Knicks ‘Likely’ Explored Hiring Joe Mazzulla

Haywood Highsmith To Miss At Least Eight Weeks Due To Knee Rehab

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Brooklyn Nets wing Haywood Highsmith will miss at least eight weeks, as he continues to rehab from offseason knee surgery. Highsmith suffered swelling in his surgically repaired right knee. Brooklyn will now put Highsmith on a modified rehab program for the next two months. The Nets acquired Highsmith from the Miami Heat earlier this offseason. Miami moved the talented wing in … [Read more...] about Haywood Highsmith To Miss At Least Eight Weeks Due To Knee Rehab