After a successful five-year tenure, the New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau, influenced primarily by owner James Dolan, who had longstanding reservations about Thibodeau. Player complaints about Thibodeau’s heavy reliance on starters and lack of adjustments contributed to the decision, despite the team’s recent playoff success. The Knicks now face uncertainty regarding their coaching future, with potential candidates like Jason Kidd and assistant Johnnie Bryant, as they lack a clear plan moving forward.



