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James Dolan spearheaded Tom Thibodeau’s dismissal

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What was clear was Thibodeau’s firing being spearheaded by Knicks owner James Dolan, sources told Yahoo Sports. Dolan and team president Leon Rose held exit meetings with key Knicks players and the complaints were clear. Dolan, whom sources said was never a huge Thibodeau fan through the years, asked the questions in the meeting while Rose took a secondary role. … [Read more...] about James Dolan spearheaded Tom Thibodeau’s dismissal

Knicks could target longtime veteran center in free agency

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David Butler II-Imagn ImagesDavid Butler II-Imagn Images The New York Knicks are still deciding whether to upgrade the roster by making a splash superstar acquisition or by adding depth in free agency. One way or another, changes to the roster must happen after falling short of reaching the NBA Finals this season. Knicks could pursue Al Horford in the summer … [Read more...] about Knicks could target longtime veteran center in free agency

Knicks Notes: Kidd, Finch, Thibodeau, Brunson

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After Marc Stein reported earlier today that the Knicks are expected to seek the Mavericks‘ permission to talk to head coach Jason Kidd about their head coaching job, Ian Begley of SNY.tv and ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon have confirmed as much. New York is “conducting active due diligence” on Kidd, according to Charania and MacMahon. The question remains whether or … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Kidd, Finch, Thibodeau, Brunson

Jalen Brunson’s Heavy Workload Under Tom Thibodeau Raised Concerns

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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