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2025 Offseason. Episode 1: June 2nd to the 8th, 2025!

This episode features everything inside the Knicks from June 2nd to the 8th, 2025!


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Special Highlight

HoopsHype. (2025, June). Pacers-Knicks ranks as the most-watched ECF since 2014 that did not go seven games. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3679233/

 

 Coach Thibs Fired!

  1. ClutchPoints. (2025, June). The Knicks have internal meetings this week to really evaluate everything... [Quote by Shams Charania]. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3677643/

  2. HoopsHype. (2025, June). The players hadn’t tuned out Thibodeau… “He got outcoached,” a league source told ESPN. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3683344/

  3. HoopsHype. (2025, June). For five years, that’s exactly what Rose did… Managing Dolan was a different feat altogether. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3683342/

  4. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Brunson’s usage, which under Thibodeau has been the highest of his career, raised concerns… https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3683341/

  5. HoopsHype. (2025, June). The decision to replace Thibodeau… it was clear to Rose that the organization needed a new voice. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/decision-to-replace-tom-thibodeau-had-been-trending-for-months/

  6. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Thibodeau’s firing being spearheaded by Knicks owner James Dolan… https://hoopshype.com/rumor/james-dolan-spearheaded-tom-thibodeau-dismissal/

  7. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Players were respectful of the veteran coach… but also pointed out things Thibodeau did that could be improved. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3685298/


  8. SNY. (2025, June). Player input was a factor in Knicks’ decision to fire Tom Thibodeau. https://sny.tv/articles/player-input-factor-knicks-decision-fire-tom-thibodeau

  9. ESPN. (2025, June). Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau as coach after five seasons. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45443832/sources-knicks-firing-tom-thibodeau-coach-5-seasons

  10. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Shams Charania: BREAKING: The New York Knicks are relieving Tom Thibodeau of his duties... https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-fire-tom-thibodeau/

  11. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Shams just revealed the real reason the Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau. https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-shams-charania-reveals-real-reason-fired-tom-thibodeau-new-head-coach

  12. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Ben Stiller: I am a Tom Thibodeau fan... https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3679313/

  13. New York Post. (2025, June 8). Jalen Brunson breaks silence on Knicks’ shocking Tom Thibodeau firing. https://nypost.com/2025/06/08/sports/jalen-brunson-breaks-silence-on-knicks-shocking-tom-thibodeau-firing/

  14. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Thibodeau’s firing was spearheaded by Knicks owner James Dolan... https://hoopshype.com/rumor/james-dolan-spearheaded-tom-thibodeau-dismissal/

  15. HoopsHype. (2025, June). A couple of players felt like Thibodeau played the starters too many minutes... https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-player-felt-he-couldnt-play-for-tom-thibodeau-next-season/

  16. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Dan Patrick: What if Leon Rose wanted to take care of Thibs... https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3683055/

  17. ESPN. (2025, June). ‘He got outcoached’: Why the New York Knicks fired their most successful coach in decades. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45453816/why-new-york-knicks-fired-tom-thibodeau-their-most-successful-coach-decades

  18. New York Post. (2025, June 5). The Knicks may have been quick to fire Tom Thibodeau... https://nypost.com/2025/06/05/sports/knicks-also-risked-being-too-patient-with-tom-thibodeau/

  19. HoopsHype. (2025, June). The team appreciated Thibodeau but didn’t view him as the right coach to win a title. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3681703/

  20. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Thibodeau’s job was on the line in early December 2022... https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3681702/

  21. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Taj Gibson shows support for Thibodeau on Instagram. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/taj-gibson-proud-of-thibs-through-all-the-bullst-never-pointed-fingers-just-worked-and-worked/

  22. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Rose supported the decision to fire Thibodeau, wasn’t forced by Dolan. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3681700/

  23. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Zach Lowe: “Rule of Thumb…” regarding GM vs. owner decisions. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3681699/

  24. HoopsHype. (2025, June). KnicksMuse: NYC mayoral debate included Thibodeau question. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3681698/

  25. New York Post. (2025, June 4). Knicks’ ticking clock won’t stop for Leon Rose’s massive decision. https://nypost.com/2025/06/04/sports/knicks-ticking-clock-wont-stop-for-leon-roses-massive-decision/

  26. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Rick Pitino reacts to Thibodeau’s firing: “He captured all of New York...” https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3681266/

  27. New York Daily News. (2025, June 4). Karl-Anthony Towns, Rick Pitino, Ben Stiller and more react to Knicks’ firing of Tom Thibodeau. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/06/04/thibodeau-knicks-firing-reaction-towns-pitino-stiller/

  28. New York Post. (2025, June 4). Karl-Anthony Towns shares wordless Thibodeau post after firing. https://nypost.com/2025/06/04/sports/karl-anthony-towns-posts-tom-thibodeau-photo-after-coachs-knicks-firing/

  29. HoopsHype. (2025, June). J.R. Smith and Metta World Peace react to Thibodeau’s firing. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3680175/

  30. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Thibodeau will not have a role in the Knicks’ front office... https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3679376/

  31. New York Post. (2025, June 3). Tom Thibodeau’s Knicks firing: What does Jalen Brunson think... https://nypost.com/2025/06/03/sports/tom-thibodeaus-firing-from-knicks-brings-forth-pressing-questions/

  32. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Knicks still owe Tom Thibodeau at least $30 million from contract extension. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-still-owe-tom-thibodeau-at-least-30-million-from-contract-extension/

 

 

New Coaching Candidates

 

  1. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). LeBron James and Steve Nash just showed Knicks exactly what they need from new coach. https://dailyknicks.com/lebron-james-steve-nash-showed-knicks-coach

  2. New York Post. (2025, June 5). The many Jalen Brunson questions at the center of Knicks’ coaching search. https://nypost.com/2025/06/05/sports/the-many-jalen-brunson-questions-at-the-center-of-knicks-coaching-search/

  3. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Knicks aren’t expected to make immediate hire; pressure and expectations await. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3681281/

  4. New York Daily News. (2025, June 4). 24 coaches (realistic and unrealistic) the Knicks should have on their radar. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/06/04/knicks-coaching-candidates-thibodeau-malone-hurley-wright-rose/

  5. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Brad Townsend: Knicks hadn’t asked permission to interview Jason Kidd yet. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3686578/

  6. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Dallas expected to deny Knicks permission to speak with Jason Kidd or Ime Udoka. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3687050/

  7. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Tim MacMahon: Mavericks question why they’d grant Knicks permission on Kidd. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3687814/

  8. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Rick Pitino on Knicks coaching job: “Absolutely not.” https://hoopshype.com/rumor/rick-pitino-on-interest-with-knicks-job-absolutely-not/

  9. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Josh Hart jokes: “Man Thank You. Stay retired! 😂 @CoachJayWright” https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3686997/

  10. New York Post. (2025, June 5). Jason Kidd’s ‘ears would perk up’ if Knicks pursued him: ESPN insider. https://nypost.com/2025/06/05/sports/jason-kidds-ears-would-perk-up-if-knicks-pursued-him-espn-insider/

  11. HoopsHype. (2025, June 5). Tim MacMahon: Jason Kidd possibility has ties to Knicks’ organization. https://hoopshype.com/2025/06/05/jason-kidd-to-knicks-a-possibility/

  12. New York Post. (2025, June 4). The early requirements already shaping the Knicks’ coaching search. https://nypost.com/2025/06/04/sports/knicks-coaching-updates-early-requirements-shaping-the-search/

  13. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Knicks can’t replace Tom Thibodeau with Thibs 2.0. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-can-t-replace-tom-thibodeau-with-thibs-2-0-01jwy76tb9w2

  14. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Bickerstaff praises Thibodeau: “You know you are in a dogfight...” https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3681173/

  15. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Metta World Peace wants to coach the Knicks. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/metta-world-peace-wants-to-coach-the-knicks/

  16. New York Post. (2025, June 4). Dan Hurley makes Knicks stance clear as rumors swirl. https://nypost.com/2025/06/04/sports/dan-hurley-makes-knicks-stance-clear-as-rumors-swirl/

  17. New York Post. (2025, June 4). Johnnie Bryant available for Knicks after Suns hire Jordan Ott. https://nypost.com/2025/06/04/sports/johnnie-bryant-available-for-knicks-after-suns-hire-jordan-ott/

  18. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Rockets won’t entertain Udoka-to-Knicks possibility, per The Athletic. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/rockets-have-no-interest-in-letting-ime-udoka-go-to-new-york/

  19. New York Post. (2025, June 4). Jeff Teague describes Thibodeau coaching style after Knicks ouster. https://nypost.com/2025/06/04/sports/jeff-teague-addresses-tom-thibodeau-coaching-style-after-knicks-firing/

  20. New York Post. (2025, June 4). Jay Wright colleague reveals ex-Villanova coach’s chances of taking Knicks job. https://nypost.com/2025/06/04/sports/jay-wright-colleague-reveals-ex-villanova-coachs-chances-of-taking-knicks-job/

  21. SNY. (2025, June). Pros and cons of Knicks' potential Tom Thibodeau replacements. https://sny.tv/articles/pros-cons-knicks-potental-tom-thibodeau-replacements

  22. HoopsHype. (2025, June). League observers doubt this was fully a Leon Rose-led decision. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3680178/

  23. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Michael Malone is the early betting favorite to replace Thibodeau. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3680161/

  24. New York Post. (2025, June 4). Metta World Peace has solution to Knicks’ coaching problem... https://nypost.com/2025/06/04/sports/former-knicks-metta-world-peace-j-r-smith-react-to-tom-thibodeaus-firing/

  25. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Wild reunion idea only way to bring positive spin to Thibodeau firing. https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-wild-reunion-only-way-to-bring-positive-spin-firing-tom-thibodeau

  26. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Magic Johnson reacts to Knicks firing Thibodeau: “WOW WOW WOW…” https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3679382/

  27. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Knicks' next head coach couldn’t be more obvious if trend continues. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-next-head-coach-more-obvious-ongoing-trend-continues-malone

  28. New York Post. (2025, June 6). Iman Shumpert backs Rick Brunson for Knicks head coach. https://nypost.com/2025/06/06/sports/iman-shumpert-backs-rick-brunson-for-next-knicks-head-coach/

  29. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Shumpert and Windhorst discuss Rick Brunson as possible Knicks head coach. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3683177/


Free Agency

  1. New York Daily News. (2025, June 7). Ranking the 22 trade assets the Knicks can use to build a contender. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/06/07/ranking-knicks-trade-assets-brunson-towns-rose/

  2. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Knicks' primary flaw still has nothing to do with who the coach is. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-primary-flaw-nothing-coach

  3. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Mikal Bridges extension could create gigantic headache for the Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/mikal-bridges-extension-could-create-gigantic-headache-knicks

  4. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Knicks’ biggest roster flaw could be their secret weapon in free agency. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-biggest-roster-flaw-could-be-their-secret-weapon-in-free-agency-01jx854z4xez

  5. HoopsHype. (2025, June 7). Precious Achiuwa not likely to return to Knicks. https://hoopshype.com/2025/06/07/precious-achiuwa-not-likely-to-return-to-knicks/

  6. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Knicks want to speak to Jason Kidd about their coaching job. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-want-to-speak-to-jason-kidd-about-their-coaching-job/

  7. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Knicks a possible landing spot for Horford, per Tim Bontemps. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3681714/

  8. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Jay Wright and Johnnie Bryant candidates for Knicks head coach job. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/jay-wright-johnnie-bryant-candidates-for-knicks-head-coach-job/

  9. New York Post. (2025, June 1). Where each Knicks player stands heading into an offseason full of questions. https://nypost.com/2025/06/01/sports/where-each-knicks-player-stands-heading-into-an-offseason-full-of-questions/

  10. HoopsHype. (2025, June 5). Shams: Knicks made an offer for Kevin Durant at trade deadline. https://hoopshype.com/2025/06/05/shams-knicks-made-an-offer-for-kevin-durant-at-trade-deadline/

  11. New York Post. (2025, June 5). Knicks made offer for Kevin Durant at trade deadline: NBA insider. https://nypost.com/2025/06/05/sports/knicks-made-offer-for-kevin-durant-at-trade-deadline-nba-insider/

  12. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Suns not interested in Karl-Anthony Towns, per sources. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/suns-not-interested-in-karl-anthony-towns/

  13. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). The only 3 players worth trading Karl-Anthony Towns for this summer. https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-only-players-worth-trading-karl-anthony-towns-for-this-summer

  14. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). The Knicks are already eyeing a potential landmark offseason move. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-are-already-eyeing-potential-landmark-offseason-move

  15. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Knicks' overlooked trade assets could power the perfect offseason. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-overlooked-trade-assets-could-power-the-perfect-offseason-01jws386arrg

  16. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Brunson and Towns can absolutely work — but only if the Knicks do this. https://dailyknicks.com/brunson-and-towns-can-absolutely-work-but-only-if-knicks-do-this

 

 

Hot Topics

 

  1. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Gilbert Arenas crossed the line with vile, misogynistic attack on Karl-Anthony Towns. https://dailyknicks.com/gilbert-arenas-crossed-line-vile-misogynistic-attack-karl-anthony-towns

  2. New York Post. (2025, June 4). Knicks stars party in NYC after playoff ouster — hours before Tom Thibodeau firing. https://nypost.com/2025/06/04/sports/knicks-stars-party-in-nyc-hours-before-tom-thibodeau-firing/

  3. New York Post. (2025, June 4). Giannis Antetokounmpo next team odds: Knicks, Spurs rumored trade targets for Bucks star. https://nypost.com/2025/06/04/betting/giannis-antetokounmpo-next-team-odds-knicks-spurs-rumored-trade-targets-for-bucks-star/

  4. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Draymond Green: If they want to win a title, the Knicks need to bring in a great player. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/draymond-green-if-they-want-to-win-a-title-the-knicks-need-to-bring-in-a-great-player/

  5. ESPN. (2025, June). Sources: Karl-Anthony Towns treated for knee, finger injuries. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45448458/sources-karl-anthony-towns-treated-knee-finger-injuries

  6. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Firing Tom Thibodeau won't fix the Knicks’ biggest problem. https://dailyknicks.com/firing-tom-thibodeau-won-t-fix-the-knicks-biggest-problem-01jww7k4e63m

  7. New York Post. (2025, June 4). Tom Thibodeau is out. Now Leon Rose and his Knicks roster can’t avoid the scrutiny. https://nypost.com/2025/06/04/sports/tom-thibodeau-is-out-now-leon-rose-and-his-knicks-roster-cant-avoid-the-scrutiny/

  8. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Karl-Anthony Towns received treatment for playoff injuries to knee and finger. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3683067/

 

 

 

More Topics

 

  1. ESPN. (2025, June). Tom Thibodeau among winningest coaches without a title. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45445389/tom-thibodeau-winningest-nba-coaches-no-championship

  2. ESPN. (2025, June). Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau: What's next for New York's open job? https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45444294/knicks-fire-tom-thibodeau-candidates-changes-next-new-york

  3. New York Post. (2025, June 3). Julius Randle’s wife stirs buzz with wine-toasting video after Tom Thibodeau’s Knicks firing. https://nypost.com/2025/06/03/sports/julius-randles-wife-stirs-buzz-with-wine-toasting-video-after-tom-thibodeaus-knicks-firing/

  4. New York Post. (2025, June 3). Gregg Giannotti claps back at Carl Banks over fiery Karl-Anthony Towns take as feud escalates. https://nypost.com/2025/06/03/sports/gregg-giannotti-claps-back-at-carl-banks-over-fiery-karl-anthony-towns-take/

  5. New York Daily News. (2025, June 3). The Knicks are close. These 7 offseason questions will decide how close. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/06/03/knicks-offseason-questions-nba/

  6. New York Post. (2025, June 3). Knicks hotel hit with early-morning fire alarm before Game 6 loss to Pacers in playoff ‘mystery’. https://nypost.com/2025/06/03/sports/knicks-hotel-hit-with-early-morning-fire-alarm-before-game-6-loss/

  7. ESPN. (2025, June). Timberwolves happy with core roster but open to 'shake it up'. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45442883/timberwolves-happy-core-roster-open-shake-up

  8. New York Post. (2025, June 3). Former NBA star defends Karl-Anthony Towns after Knicks loss as criticism mounts. https://nypost.com/2025/06/03/sports/former-nba-star-defends-karl-antony-towns-after-knicks-loss/

  9. New York Post. (2025, June 2). Carl Banks rips WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti for Karl-Anthony Towns ‘loser’ comment: ‘Ignorant s–t’. https://nypost.com/2025/06/02/sports/carl-banks-rips-greg-giannotti-for-karl-anthony-towns-loser-comment/

  10. New York Post. (2025, June 2). Jalen Brunson’s Knicks sacrifice changes everything about critical offseason. https://nypost.com/2025/06/02/sports/jalen-brunsons-knicks-sacrifice-changes-everything-about-critical-offseason/

  11. New York Post. (2025, June 2). WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti slams ‘loser’ Karl-Anthony Towns as Knicks’ ‘biggest problem’. https://nypost.com/2025/06/02/sports/wfans-gregg-giannotti-slams-karl-anthony-towns-as-knicks-biggest-problem/

  12. HoopsHype. (2025, June). TV ratings won’t hurt NBA’s bottom line despite small-market Finals. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3677484/

  13. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Knicks might become surprise winners of Luka Doncic trade this offseason. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-might-become-surprise-winners-of-luka-doncic-trade-this-offseason-01jx0thjtq0p

 

 

Flagship

  1.  Daily Knicks. (2025, June). This Giannis trade package is the best the Knicks can do — and it’s telling. https://dailyknicks.com/this-giannis-trade-package-is-the-best-the-knicks-can-do-and-it-s-telling-01jx33rbwqfw

  2. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Knicks' path to Giannis trade just became crystal clear. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-path-giannis-trade-crystal-clear

  3. NBC Sports. (2025, June). Report: Growing ‘skepticism’ Giannis Antetokounmpo will request a trade. https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/report-growing-skepticism-giannis-antetokounmpo-will-request-a-trade

 

Comment Of The Week

 

Smoke Of The Week

 

  1. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Brandin Podziemski on the Finals: “Glad it was the Pacers and not the Knicks…” https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3679341/

  2. New York Post. (2025, June 3). Stephen A. Smith calls Knicks’ Leon Rose a ‘coward’ for Tom Thibodeau statement. https://nypost.com/2025/06/03/sports/stephen-a-smith-calls-leon-rose-coward-for-tom-thibodeau-statement/

  3. New York Post. (2025, June 3). James Dolan had better have a Knicks Joe Torre all lined up. https://nypost.com/2025/06/03/sports/james-dolan-better-have-a-knicks-joe-torre-all-lined-up/

  4. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Sources: Knicks needed a new voice — Leon Rose made the decision with Dolan’s backing. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3679363/

  5. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Mike Vorkunov: 14 NBA teams had winning records — 3 coaches fired. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3679362/

  6. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Steve Popper: Thibodeau thought he needed to beat Boston to keep job. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3679340/

  7. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Marc Berman: Thibodeau is out, and this must crush Leon Rose. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3679339/

  8. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Tommy Beer: Thibodeau outperformed five previous Knicks coaches combined. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3679338/

  9. New York Daily News. (2025, June 3). Breaking down Tom Thibodeau’s Knicks career by the numbers after his surprise firing. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/06/03/tom-thibodeau-knicks-career-fired-numbers/

  10. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Mike Vorkunov: Not a total shock Thibodeau was fired — job in peril before playoffs. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3679307/

  11. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Jorge Sierra: Thibodeau joins George Karl as only coaches fired after 50-win seasons with two teams. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3679314/

 

Word On The Street

 Scotto, M. (2025, May 31). Paul Pierce: Man let me roll up this Knicks pack then lay it down. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3673849/


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