The New York Knicks have are reportedly bringing in Tom Thibodeau as their next head coach. As reported by ESPN‘s Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Thibodeau and the Knicks are finalizing a five-year contract.
The New York Knicks and Tom Thibodeau are finalizing a five-year deal to make him the franchise’s next coach, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 25, 2020
Knicks president Leon Rose and agent Spencer Breecker of CAA Sports are working to complete contractual terms and a signed agreement is expected in the near future, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/77EnJuf436
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 25, 2020
Thibodeau, the 2011 NBA Coach of the Year, last coached for the Minnesota Timberwolves, being fired by the team in January 2019. The Knicks parted ways with their previous head coach, David Fizdale, in December after a lackluster start to the season.
The Knicks had also previously linked to Hall of Fame point guard and current Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Jason Kidd before ultimately settling on Thibodeau. The New York front office will hope that the changes to their coaching staff, as well as the recent changes in the front office, will help the Knicks get on a winning path.
Having their season end early following the NBA season suspension due to COVID-19, the Knicks ended the season with a record of 21-45, 12th in the Eastern Conference.
