James Dolan’s recent comments about the Knicks, stating that the goal is to reach and win the NBA Finals, have fans on edge, especially following the team’s 121-90 loss to the Detroit Pistons. He expressed confidence in the current roster’s chemistry and indicated there would be no significant trade deadline changes. Dolan also criticized former coach Tom Thibodeau’s approach to player development. Despite the Knicks’ struggles, they remain favored to come out of the East, with Dolan allowing team president Leon Rose to have the final say on personnel decisions.



