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 playoffs and understood that an early exit against the Pistons or Celtics could result in a change.
The coaching staff also had tension with Mikal Bridges this season after Bridges said he was playing too many minutes.