Knicks fire Thibodeau after Eastern Conference defeat

FILE PHOTO: May 31, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau looks on prior to game six of the eastern conference finals against the Indiana Pacers for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images/File Photo REUTERS

UPDATED Jun 04, 2025, 03:40 AM

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NEW YORK - The New York Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau, the team said on Tuesday, days after they were eliminated in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers.

Thibodeau led New York to the playoffs in four out of the five seasons he was in charge, getting the team to the penultimate stage of the postseason for the first time in a quarter century this year.

"Our organization is singularly focused on winning a championship for our fans. This pursuit led us to the difficult decision to inform Tom Thibodeau that we've decided to move in another direction,” Knicks President Leon Rose said in a statement.

"We can’t thank Tom enough for pouring his heart and soul into each and every day of being the New York Knicks head coach."

The NBA Finals kick off on Thursday with the Pacers playing the Oklahoma City Thunder. REUTERS

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