The New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after their Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Indiana Pacers. Despite a strong regular season and reaching the conference finals for the first time since 2000, the Knicks fell short of their championship aspirations. Thibodeau, Knicks coach for five seasons, achieved a 56.5% win rate, including four playoff appearances. Knicks president Leon Rose cited the team's championship focus in explaining the decision, thanking Thibodeau for his contributions. The Knicks now begin their search for a new coach.

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