The New York Knicks have faced a ton of backlash after firing Tom Thibodeau in the days following their elimination from the Eastern Conference Finals. During the series, Thibodeau struggled to get the Knicks over the hump in a very winnable matchup against the Indiana Pacers.

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

With the Knicks air-balling in pursuit of employed head coaches, league sources say there is an increased focus on two ex-coaches.