Overview
- The Knicks fired Thibodeau on June 3, three days after their Eastern Conference Finals exit, ending his five-season tenure.
- Under Thibodeau’s leadership, New York reached the conference finals for the first time in 25 years and compiled a 226–174 record with four playoff berths.
- New York will owe at least $30 million to Thibodeau under a three-year extension signed last summer.
- Top candidates under consideration include Michael Malone, who led the Nuggets to the 2023 title, Taylor Jenkins and former Suns coach Frank Vogel.
- Players such as Jalen Brunson and league figures like Tim Hardaway and Rick Carlisle have publicly praised Thibodeau, underlining the divisive response to his departure.