Thibodeau hired as Knicks head coach after contract negotiations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:43 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Tom Thibodeau has been hired as the head coach of the New York Knicks following a protracted contract negotiation process. A previous search for candidates included names like Jason Kidd and Kenny Atkinson, but ultimately, the team decides to secure Thibodeau on a five-year deal. Tensions arose during discussions about his coaching staff. The hiring is seen as a significant step for the Knicks as they aim to turn around recent performance issues.
- •Tom Thibodeau signs a five-year contract with the Knicks.
- •Previous coaching candidates included Jason Kidd and Kenny Atkinson.
- •Negotiations faced last-minute disagreements over Thibodeau's staff.
- •Thibodeau is known for his no-frills coaching approach.
- 2:43 AMYahoo Sports — There was some haggling over who Thibodeau had to …
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