New York's hopeful optimism led to plenty of jokes from basketball fans about the strategy the Knicks took to begin their search to replace Tom Thibodeau, who the team parted ways with after their run to the Eastern Conference finals this year.

It has been reported that the Dallas Mavericks denied a request to interview Jason Kidd, the Minnesota Timberwolves said no to Chris Finch, the Houston Rockets did the same with Ime Udoka, the Atlanta Hawks rejected a Quin Snyder interview, and the Chicago Bulls also shut down the idea of Billy Donovan.

The New York Knicks are on the receiving end of criticism following the surprise firing of Tom Thibodeau. The veteran head coach left the team after five seasons, posting a 226-174 record (24-23 in the playoffs) and leading it to back-to-back 50-plus-win seasons.

Precious Achiuwa will be a free agent this offseason and is unlikely to return to the New York Knicks, per […]

The New York Knicks could be setting up to make another blockbuster trade this summer. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on Get Up on Tuesday that the team is expected to pursue Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant in the coming weeks.

If the Knicks are going to move forward with Karl-Anthony Towns as a centerpiece, they need to ask an important question.