2025 Offseason. Episode 2: June 9th to the 15th, 2025!

Koron PIerre
Jun 16
10 min read

This episode features everything inside the Knicks from June 9th to the 15th, 2025!

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Jason Kidd Coaching News

1. ClutchPoints. (2025, June 9). There is ‘mutual intrigue’ between the Knicks and Jason Kidd in becoming New York’s next head coach, per @WindhorstESPN. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/jason-kidd-knicks-share-mutual-intrigue-in-head-coach-vacancy/

2. Botte, P. (2025, June 9). Knicks, Jason Kidd have mutual interest in potential coaching blockbuster. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/09/sports/knicks-jason-kidd-have-mutual-interest-in-potential-blockbuster/

3. ClutchPoints. (2025, June 9). Knicks would likely need to include draft picks to acquire Jason Kidd if Mavs let him go. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-would-likely-need-to-include-draft-picks-to-acquire-jason-kidd-if-mavs-let-him-go/

4. ClutchPoints. (2025, June 9). Kidd is a successful player-turned-coach — which is said to appeal to the Knicks. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3691349/

5. Almog, A. (2025, June 9). Knicks must move mountains to hire dream Thibs replacement—and it isn't Jason Kidd. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-move-mountains-hire-dream-thibs-replacement-jason-kidd

6. Botte, P. (2025, June 9). There’s a darker side to Jason Kidd’s basketball genius. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/09/sports/theres-a-darker-side-to-jason-kidds-basketball-genius/

7. ClutchPoints. (2025, June 9). There is a belief among some within the Mavericks’ organization that the Knicks will ultimately decide against taking the step of asking. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3691350/

8. ClutchPoints. (2025, June 9). Jason Kidd could be using Knicks interest as leverage for contract extension. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/jason-kidd-could-be-using-knicks-interest-as-leverage-for-contract-extension/

9. ClutchPoints. (2025, June 9). Amid widespread speculation that Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd could force his way out to join the New York Knicks, there are strong signs that the 52-year-old Hall of Famer will stay put. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3693198/

10. ClutchPoints. (2025, June 11). Knicks have serious interest in hiring Kidd — but Mavericks privately insist he’s staying. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3693384/

11. Botte, P. (2025, June 11). Knicks’ first crack at luring Jason Kidd shut down by Mavericks. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/11/sports/knicks-first-crack-at-luring-jason-kidd-shut-down-by-mavericks/

12. ClutchPoints. (2025, June 12). Mavericks adamant Kidd isn’t going anywhere; Knicks haven’t contacted other top coaches. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3695422/

13. ClutchPoints. (2025, June 13). Jason Kidd has a long history of fiery departures — Knicks could still be an option. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3697312/

14. ClutchPoints. (2025, June 13). Knicks may circle back to Jason Kidd and Billy Donovan in coaching search. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-may-circle-back-to-jason-kidd-and-billy-donovan-in-coaching-search/

15. Botte, P. (2025, June 14). Mavericks sending strong Jason Kidd message to Knicks after denial: NBA insider. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/14/sports/mavericks-sending-strong-jason-kidd-message-to-knicks/

16. Botte, P. (2025, June 10). Updated Knicks next head coach odds has Jason Kidd as clear favorite. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/10/betting/updated-knicks-next-head-coach-odds-has-jason-kidd-as-clear-favorite/

Knick Coaching Candidates

1. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 10). Knicks' next head coach must find way to tap into underutilized elite skill. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-next-head-coach-way-tap-into-underutilized-elite-skill

2. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 10). The key to the Knicks future might depend on their next coach doing this. https://dailyknicks.com/key-to-knicks-future-might-depend-on-their-next-coach-doing-this

3. Berman, M. (2025, June 10). Why trading for a new coach isn’t a reliable Knicks recipe. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/10/sports/why-trading-for-new-coach-isnt-reliable-knicks-recipe/

4. Charania, S. (2025, June 10). Knicks denied chance to speak with Chris Finch, Ime Udoka for head coaching vacancy. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-denied-chance-to-speak-with-chris-finch-ime-udoka-for-head-coaching-vacancy/

5. Wojnarowski, A. (2025, June 10). Sources: Knicks' request to speak with Udoka, Finch denied. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45489578/sources-knicks-request-speak-udoka-finch-denied

6. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 10). Knicks' coaching disaster just hit rock bottom with a single sentence. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-coaching-disaster-just-hit-rock-bottom-with-a-single-sentence-01jxefpy46fw

7. DuBose, B. (2025, June 10). Ime Udoka was not interested in Knicks job. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/ime-udoka-was-not-interested-in-knicks-job/

8. SNY. (2025, June 10). Knicks in no rush, casting wide net in head coaching search. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-in-no-rush-casting-wide-net-in-head-coaching-search

9. Charania, S. (2025, June 10). Knicks denied permission from speaking to Quin Snyder for coaching vacancy. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-denied-permission-from-speaking-to-quin-snyder-for-coaching-vacancy/

10. Berman, M. (2025, June 11). Knicks handed harsh lessons in early days of coaching search. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/11/sports/knicks-handed-harsh-lessons-in-early-days-of-coaching-search/

11. Edwards III, J. L. (2025, June 11). Knicks canvassing league during coaching search. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3695002/

12. Popper, S. (2025, June 11). Knicks OK with coaching due diligence leading to denials: source. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/06/11/knicks-head-coach-tom-thibodeau-jason-kidd-quin-snyder/

13. Berman, M. (2025, June 11). How Knicks’ coaching candidates list looks after early denials. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/11/sports/taylor-jenkins-mike-brown-atop-new-look-knicks-coaching-list/

14. HoopsHype. (2025, June 11). Knicks casting wide net with no rush to hire new coach. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3695008/

15. HoopsHype. (2025, June 11). Knicks not discouraged by rejections in coaching search. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3695009/

16. Johnson, K. C. (2025, June 11). Bulls reject Knicks’ permission to speak with Billy Donovan for coaching vacancy. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/bulls-reject-knicks-permission-to-speak-with-billy-donovan-for-coaching-vacancy/

17. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 11). The real reason everyone's wrong about the Knicks' coaching search. https://dailyknicks.com/the-real-reason-everyone-s-wrong-about-the-knicks-coaching-search-01jxgpaeyp77

18. HoopsHype. (2025, June 11). Charles Barkley: “The Knicks gotta be the stupidest damn people in the world.” https://hoopshype.com/rumor/charles-barkley-knicks-gotta-be-the-stupidest-damn-people-in-the-world/

19. Begley, I. (2025, June 11). Knicks coaching search updates: No contact yet with Warriors about Steve Kerr. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3695051/

20. Fischer, J. (2025, June 11). Skepticism around Knicks landing Malone, Budenholzer; Mike Brown, Taylor Jenkins among top options. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3695072/

21. HoopsHype. (2025, June 12). Mike Woodson a wild card for Knicks head coach job. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/mike-woodson-a-wild-card-for-knicks-head-coach-job/

22. Berman, M. (2025, June 12). Knicks coaching search takes another twist after Jason Kidd block. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/12/sports/knicks-coaching-search-takes-another-twist-after-jason-kidd-block/

23. HoopsHype. (2025, June 12). Knicks not pursuing Kevin Durant despite rumors. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3695414/

24. HoopsHype. (2025, June 12). Knicks increasing focus on Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-head-coach-search-increased-focus-on-mike-brown-and-taylor-jenkins/

25. Winderman, I. (2025, June 12). Knicks haven’t asked Heat for permission to interview Erik Spoelstra. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-havent-asked-heat-for-permission-to-interview-erik-spoelstra/

26. Berman, M. (2025, June 12). Dick Vitale suggests Knicks rehire Tom Thibodeau amid ‘embarrassing’ coaching search. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/12/sports/dick-vitale-suggests-knicks-rehire-tom-thibodeau/

27. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 12). Embarrassing Knicks search sparks talk of unthinkable reunion. https://dailyknicks.com/embarrassing-knicks-search-sparks-talk-of-unthinkable-reunion

28. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 12). Knicks put longtime rival head coach in his place by rightfully refusing to consider Rivers. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-put-longtime-rival-head-coach-his-place-rightfully-refusing-consider-rivers

29. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 12). Knicks' best option to replace Tom Thibodeau is name fans won't expect. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-best-option-replace-tom-thibodeau-name-fans-wont-expect-cassell

30. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 12). Bill Simmons solves the Knicks head coach disasterclass for them. https://dailyknicks.com/bill-simmons-solves-knicks-head-coach-disasterclass

31. Begley, I. (2025, June 13). Taylor Jenkins, Mike Brown head coaching candidates on Knicks’ radar. SNY. https://sny.tv/articles/taylor-jenkins-mike-brown-head-coaching-candidates-knicks-radar

32. HoopsHype. (2025, June 13). Taylor Jenkins, Mike Brown remain on Knicks’ radar for head coach position. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/taylor-jenkins-mike-brown-remain-on-knicks-radar-for-head-coach-position/

33. HoopsHype. (2025, June 13). Knicks to begin speaking with assistant coaches for head coach opening. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3698750/

34. HoopsHype. (2025, June 13). Ben Stiller on missing Tom Thibodeau. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3698987/

35. HoopsHype. (2025, June 13). George Gervin not interested in Knicks job. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3699256/

36. Lupica, M. (2025, June 14). Knicks coaching search exposes lack of a plan post-Tom Thibodeau. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/06/14/knicks-coaching-search-thibodeau-leon-rose-dolan-kidd/

37. SNY. (2025, June 14). 3 qualities Knicks should look for in next head coach. https://sny.tv/articles/qualities-knicks-should-look-for-next-head-coach

38. Berman, M. (2025, June 14). Mark Jackson grateful for Rick Pitino’s Knicks coaching endorsement: ‘Got great taste’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/06/14/sports/mark-jackson-grateful-for-rick-pitinos-knicks-coaching-endorsement/

39. Charania, S. (2025, June 14). Shams Charania discusses unorthodox Knicks coaching search. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3700907/

40. Charania, S. (2025, June 14). Coaches denied by Knicks included Billy Donovan, Udoka, Snyder, Finch, Kidd. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3700908/

41. HoopsHype. (2025, June 14). Shams: Teams hung up on Knicks’ coach inquiries. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/shams-teams-hung-up-on-knicks-coach-inquiries/

42. HoopsHype. (2025, June 13). Jason Kidd firmly unavailable in Knicks coaching search. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3701508/

43. HoopsHype. (2025, June 13). Knicks denied chance to speak to Billy Donovan; denial helped spark Bulls extension. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3701807/

Knicks Free Agency Moves

1. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). The Knicks’ best offseason addition could already be on the roster. DailyKnicks.com. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-best-offseason-addition-could-already-be-on-roster

2. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Knicks must make impossible Mitchell Robinson decision before he plays another game. DailyKnicks.com. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-impossible-mitchell-robinson-decision-before-plays-another-game

3. SNY. (2025, June). Stay or go: Should the Knicks re-sign Landry Shamet? SNY.tv. https://sny.tv/articles/stay-or-go-should-the-knicks-re-sign-landry-shamet

4. HoopsHype. (2025, June). PJ Tucker on retiring: I’m 40 years young, healthy and will continue playing the game I’ve dedicated my life to. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/pj-tucker-on-retiring-im-40-years-young-healthy-and-will-continue-playing-the-game-ive-dedicated-my-life-to/

5. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Indiana’s run is revealing the Knicks’ biggest offseason priority. DailyKnicks.com. https://dailyknicks.com/indiana-s-run-is-revealing-knicks-biggest-offseason-priority

6. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). The Karl-Anthony Towns extension trick that could reshape Knicks’ future. DailyKnicks.com. https://dailyknicks.com/the-karl-anthony-towns-extension-trick-that-could-reshape-knicks-future-01jxqdeg80hm

Knicks Trade Rumors

1. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Knicks among teams likely to pursue Kevin Durant. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-among-teams-likely-to-pursue-kevin-durant/

2. SNY. (2025, June 10). Knicks have interest in trading for Kevin Durant: Report. SNY.tv. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-interest-trading-for-kevin-durant-6-10-25

3. New York Daily News. (2025, June 10). Freak to the Knicks? 4 trade offers that land Giannis Antetokounmpo in NYC. NYDailyNews.com. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/06/10/knicks-trade-offers-giannis-antetokounmpo-bucks/

4. HoopsHype. (2025, June). NBA executive: Knicks don’t have the assets to get Giannis Antetokounmpo. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3693390/

5. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Durant could sign a $112M extension after trade, $124M if he waits. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3693981/

6. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Durant’s desire for extension will influence trade outcome. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3693982/

7. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Durant’s father reportedly pushed him toward Knicks in 2019. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3694171/

8. New York Post. (2025, June 11). Massive favorite emerges to acquire Kevin Durant as trade rumors percolate. NYPost.com. https://nypost.com/2025/06/11/betting/massive-favorite-emerges-to-acquire-kevin-durant-as-trade-rumors-percolate/

9. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Despite Durant’s interest, Knicks not actively pursuing trade. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3694838/

10. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Knicks can't trade Karl-Anthony Towns for Kevin Durant without doing this first. DailyKnicks.com. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-can-t-trade-karl-anthony-towns-for-kevin-durant-without-doing-this-first-01jxjbhhbzwh

11. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Knicks’ coaching search may have already revealed their offseason trade plans. DailyKnicks.com. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-coaching-search-may-have-already-revealed-their-offseason-trade-plans-01jxneakk3x1

12. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Bondy: Knicks likely not pursuing Kevin Durant. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3699687/

13. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). If Knicks don't trade for Kevin Durant, they must pray this other team won't either. DailyKnicks.com. https://dailyknicks.com/if-knicks-don-t-trade-for-kevin-durant-they-must-pray-this-other-team-won-t-either-01jxr3pj69gq

14. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns problem is being exposed by Kevin Durant trade rumors. DailyKnicks.com. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-karl-anthony-towns-problem-is-being-exposed-by-kevin-durant-trade-rumors-01jxrcefg4g2

15. SNY. (2025, June). Kevin Durant's list of preferred trade destinations doesn't include Knicks. SNY.tv. https://sny.tv/articles/kevin-durant-trade-destinations-list-knicks

16. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Shams: Knicks denied permission by five teams in unorthodox coaching search. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3700907/

17. HoopsHype. (2025, June 14). Kevin Durant would have been interested in Knicks. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/kevin-durant-would-have-been-interested-in-knicks/

18. Daily Knicks. (2025, June 14). Knicks can still trade for Kevin Durant — but only if they do this one thing. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-can-still-trade-for-kevin-durant-but-only-if-they-do-this-one-thing-01jxtr9fnsd3

HoopsHype. (2025, June 16). Grizzlies have been interested in OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Franz Wagner in the past. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/grizzlies-have-been-interested-in-og-anunoby-mikal-bridges-franz-wagner-in-the-past/

Hot Topics

1. SNY. (2025, June). Stay or Go: Should the Knicks keep Mikal Bridges? SNY.tv. https://sny.tv/articles/stay-or-go-knicks-mikal-bridges-2025

2. New York Daily News. (2025, June 10). What the Knicks can learn from the WNBA champion Liberty. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/06/10/what-the-knicks-can-learn-from-the-wnba-champion-liberty/

3. SNY. (2025, June). Stay or Go: Should the Knicks re-sign Cam Payne? SNY.tv. https://sny.tv/articles/stay-or-go-knicks-cam-payne-2025

4. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Tommy Beer: The weird part about Karl-Anthony Towns seemingly being scapegoated… https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3692088/

5. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Knicks can't afford to make $150M Karl-Anthony Towns mistake this offseason. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-can-t-afford-to-make-150m-karl-anthony-towns-mistake-this-offseason-01jxdmj9h0km

6. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). The Knicks’ future might demand a smaller role for this fan favorite. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-future-might-demand-smaller-role-for-fan-favorite

7. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Isiah Thomas listed as independent board member despite conflicts of interest. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3692473/

8. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Isiah Thomas has received a six-figure salary and stock from UWM for years. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3692472/

9. HoopsHype. (2025, June). UWM filings update: Isiah Thomas no longer labeled as ‘independent’ board member. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3692471/

10. New York Post. (2025, June 11). Tom Thibodeau breaks silence on shocking Knicks firing. https://nypost.com/2025/06/11/sports/tom-thibodeau-breaks-silence-on-knicks-firing/

11. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Ex-Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau thanks players, coaches, fans in ad. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3693382/

12. ESPN. (2025, June 11). Ex-Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau thanks players, coaches, fans in ad. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45491384/ex-knicks-coach-tom-thibodeau-thanks-players-coaches-fans-ad

13. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Don Nelson reflects on Knicks tenure and coaching opportunity. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3693387/

14. New York Post. (2025, June 11). Knicks’ first crack at luring Jason Kidd shut down by Mavericks. https://nypost.com/2025/06/11/sports/knicks-first-crack-at-luring-jason-kidd-shut-down-by-mavericks/

15. New York Post. (2025, June 11). Ex-NBA coach P.J. Carlesimo crushes Knicks over Tom Thibodeau firing: ‘Their own worst enemy’. https://nypost.com/2025/06/11/sports/ex-nba-coach-p-j-carlesimo-crushes-knicks-over-tom-thibodeau-firing/

16. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Kevin Garnett on Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau: It was time, dog. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3695867/

17. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Michael Rubin on Knicks fans and their passion. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3695989/

18. New York Post. (2025, June 12). Knicks lost ‘swagger’ when they traded Donte DiVincenzo: Magic Johnson. https://nypost.com/2025/06/12/sports/knicks-lost-swagger-after-donte-divincenzo-trade-magic-johnson/

19. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Austin Rivers on Knicks taxes, endorsements, and Josh Hart’s value. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3697234/

20. ESPN. (2025, June). NBA Finals 2025: What we're hearing on Durant, Giannis, Knicks' coach search. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45500614/nba-finals-2025-hearing-durant-giannis-knicks-coach-search

21. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Knicks title hopes demand one player brings more tenacity next year. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-title-hopes-demand-one-player-brings-more-tenacity-next-year

22. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). The Pacers are proving why the Knicks had to make this coaching change. https://dailyknicks.com/pacers-are-proving-why-knicks-had-to-make-this-coaching-change

23. New York Post. (2025, June 14). Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff rips Knicks for firing Tom Thibodeau. https://nypost.com/2025/06/14/sports/pistons-coach-j-b-bickerstaff-rips-knicks-for-firing-tom-thibodeau/

24. HoopsHype. (2025, June 14). Gilbert Arenas speculates Knicks' coaching search is a setup to hire Rick Brunson. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3702608/

Roommates Podcast Comments On Coach Thibs!

1. New York Post. (2025, June 12). Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart have nothing but praise for their former Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau. NYPost.com. https://nypost.com/2025/06/12/sports/jalen-brunson-josh-hart-have-nothing-but-praise-for-tom-thibodeau/

2. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Jalen Brunson on Tom Thibodeau: “He helped me become a two-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA...”. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3696500/

3. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Josh Hart on Tom Thibodeau: “He brought stability when I needed it most and helped me develop into the player I am today”. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/josh-hart-on-tom-thibodeau-he-brought-stability-when-i-needed-it-most-and-helped-me-develop-into-the-player-i-am-today/

4. SNY. (2025, June). Knicks' Jalen Brunson talks firing of Tom Thibodeau, what former coach has meant to his career. SNY.tv. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-jalen-brunson-talks-tom-thibodeau-firing-rommates-podcast

5. Daily Knicks. (2025, June). Knicks players share emotional reaction after coaching change shock. DailyKnicks.com. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-players-share-emotional-reaction-after-coaching-change-shock

6. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Josh Hart on critics of Tom Thibodeau: “All y’all talking trash about Thibs lame as hell”. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/josh-hart-on-critics-of-tom-thibodeau-all-yall-talking-trash-about-thibs-lame-as-hell/

7. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Josh Hart on Pacers: “We still think we can beat them … they were playing extremely well in the playoffs”. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3697233/

8. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Jalen Brunson on Tom Thibodeau’s impact: “I’m just so grateful and thankful”. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3697231/

9. HoopsHype. (2025, June). Josh Hart on Tom Thibodeau’s impact: “He helped make me into the player I am … Always tough when there’s a coaching change”. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3697232/

Flagship: 3 Key Offseason Moves

1. New York Post. (2025, June 9). Knicks’ coaching change could bring them everything they’re chasing. https://nypost.com/2025/06/09/sports/knicks-coaching-change-could-bring-them-everything-theyre-chasing/

2. HoopsHype. (2025, June). 2025 NBA free agent rankings: The best players available this summer. https://hoopshype.com/lists/2025-nba-free-agent-rankings-the-best-players-available-this-summer/

3. HoopsHype. (2025, June). 2025 NBA free agent rankings: Top shooting guards available this summer. https://hoopshype.com/lists/2025-nba-free-agent-rankings-top-shooting-guards-available-this-summer/

4. HoopsHype. (2025, June). 2025 NBA free agent rankings: Top power forwards available this summer. https://hoopshype.com/lists/2025-nba-free-agent-rankings-top-power-forwards-available-this-summer/

Comment Of The Week

Smoke Of The Week

HoopsHype. (2025, June). P.J. Carlesimo: The Knicks think they’re smarter than everybody else. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3695001/
Athlon Sports. (2025, June). Austin Rivers has 'no remorse' for Tom Thibodeau after Knicks firing. https://athlonsports.com/nba/new-york-knicks/austin-rivers-has-no-remorse-for-tom-thibodeau-after-knicks-firing
HoopsHype. (2025, June). Austin Rivers recounts how Thibodeau preferred Derrick Rose over him. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3698339/
HoopsHype. (2025, June). Austin Rivers sounds off on his former head coach Tom Thibodeau: ‘He didn’t treat me well at all’. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/austin-rivers-sounds-off-on-his-former-head-coach-tom-thibodeau-he-didnt-treat-me-well-at-all/

Word On The Street

The Objective Knicks Fan. (n.d.). The Objective Knicks Fan [YouTube channel]. Retrieved June 15, 2025, from https://www.youtube.com/@TheObjectiveKnicksFan