The New York Knicks have cut ties with their head coach, Tom Thibodeau, as confirmed on Tuesday. This decision was made shortly after the team’s exit from the Eastern Conference finals, where they were defeated by the Indiana Pacers in a hard-fought six-game series. The Knicks began this season with ambitions to capture their first championship since 1973. In an effort to bolster their lineup, they traded heavily, including six first-round picks, to bring in star players like Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns. Despite their impressive postseason, they fell short of reaching the NBA Finals, hampered by missed opportunities and a lack of effective adjustments.

Leon Rose, the president of the Knicks, highlighted the organization’s commitment to winning, stating, “Our organization is singularly focused on winning a championship for our fans… Tom will always be a part of our Knicks family.”

The Knicks had hoped to profit from Thibodeau’s experience, with his tenure marked by a commendable regular season win percentage, yet they succumbed in crucial moments during the playoff series. Following the announcement of his dismissal, the Knicks are now on the lookout for a new leader to guide a potentially promising squad.