Tom Thibodeau denies Mikal Bridges asking him to reduce Knicks starters’ minutes
PORTLAND – After Mikal Bridges claimed he asked Tom Thibodeau to cut back on a few minutes, the coach denied that such a conversation occurred when controversy came out at Knicks World on Wednesday over playing time. Bridges, the NBA Ironman and Minute Leader, said he spoke about giving Tibodeau and the bench a worthy […]
Tom Thibodeau digs in on Knicks’ starters heavy workload
Boston – Knicks starters, especially their wings, are heavier loads than the NBA norm, so manager Tom Thibodeau says he will use his distribution as a product of rosters, player thresholds and franchise's ultimate goal. I've explained it. This is also the hot button topic with Thibodeau. Thibodeau has always avoided load management while hoping […]
How Tom Thibodeau spent break ahead of Knicks’ stretch run
Tom Thibodeau was joking about spending downtime at Club Tarrytown. He insisted he would be on vacation again at the Knicks training facility during the All-Star break. “It was perfect. Club Tarrytown, 72, and Sunny every day,” Thibodeau cracked after practice Wednesday. Karl Anthony Towns, the All-Star Center, who previously played in Thibodeaux, Minnesota, called […]
Tom Thibodeau open to pairing Karl-Anthony Towns with Mitchell Robinson
Tom Thibodeau uses his absence from the Og Anunoby lineup for at least a few minutes – take a look at power forward Karl Anthonytown alongside rookie Arielfukuporti at center with the Raptors on Tuesday night Ta. It could possibly portend town and former center Mitchell Robinson playing tandem for Robinson to eventually clear and […]
Tom Thibodeau confident in Knicks’ roster after quiet deadline with Mitchell Robinson return looming
Tom Thibodeau asks if Knicks' inaction at trade deadlines, except for one small move, shows that he hopes Mitchell Robinson will return soon after an ankle injury. When it was done, they provided atypical and obvious answers. “You can read tea leaves,” Thibodeau said. “We love the team. Obviously, we're excited about Mitch, but we […]
Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau reacts to Jimmy Butler saga after personal experience
Tom Tibodo has a unique perspective on Jimmy Butler's latest rebellion, but the coach said it wasn't his business. “I love Jimmy, but I'm not his coach,” said Tibodo. “It's enough to worry here.” Butler was stopped indefinitely by Miami Heat on Monday after suddenly leaving the team's morning shooting as a news that he […]
Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau rips referees’ Jalen Brunson treatment
Tom Thibodeau is once again not happy with the referee's treatment of Jalen Brunson. “What's going on with him is ridiculous,” the Knicks coach said after his team's 99-95 win over the Nets in Brooklyn on Tuesday. “I really do. I'll leave it at that.” Brunson hit four free throws against the Nets, which was […]
Tom Thibodeau wants Josh Hart to ‘think’ before ripping Knicks mates
PHILADELPHIA — Tom Thibodeau wants Josh Hart to consider his words. The coach said he was unaware of the remarks, which came after Hart twice asked his team to put aside “ego” and “personal agendas” after a recent loss, but he said he didn't know about the film before making such an assessment. He urged […]
Tom Thibodeau ‘a different man’ with Knicks: Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns was coached by Tom Thibodeau for 2¹/₂ seasons early in his NBA career in Minnesota, but they didn't always see eye to eye on the young big man's development. Even before reuniting with the Knicks, Towns said any issues between them had already been “squashed” and “ended years ago.” Towns, 29, said after […]
Tom Thibodeau unsurprisingly relying heavily on Knicks’ dynamic starting-five
It should come as no surprise by now that the Knicks lead the NBA in playing time for their dynamic starting five by a significant margin. Some may say yes, but why not? It is clear that they are currently at or near the top of all regular starting units in the league, all of […]