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Dolan Not Expecting Any Big Moves for Knicks, Says Thibodeau Was 'Mildly Surprised' by Firing
James Dolan said Knicks value team chemistry and continuity over blockbuster trades, citing a championship-caliber roster and denying Giannis trade talks last summer.
- On Monday, James Dolan, New York Knicks owner, told WFAN radio he was unaware of trade talks last summer involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and does not expect big moves this season.
- ESPN reported that an exclusive negotiating window existed last summer between the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks, but Milwaukee shut down talks after deeming New York's offer insufficient and reports said the Knicks wouldn't offer more than Karl-Anthony Towns.
- Dolan said Tom Thibodeau was `mildly surprised` by his firing last summer despite leading the Knicks to the Eastern Conference finals; he praised Thibodeau's discipline but sought a coach focused on player development and collaboration.
- Dolan emphasized that continuity drives the New York Knicks, saying, This group can win a championship, I believe that, and banners only matter in June.
- Despite recent struggles, the Knicks enter Tuesday as a contender despite a three-game skid and injuries to Josh Hart and Landry Shamet; Hart's return is expected soon, with Dolan calling issues temporary.
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James Dolan explains why Tom Thibodeau no longer fit his Knicks NBA Finals-or-bust expectations
In his first media interview about the Knicks in almost three years, James Dolan explained he fired Tom Thibodeau because, among other reasons, the coach was averse to collaboration. The owner also shot down a potential trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo and declared this season as Finals or failure.
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Dolan not expecting any big moves for Knicks, says Thibodeau was 'mildly surprised' by firing
Knicks owner James Dolan said Monday he wasn’t aware of any trade discussions last summer involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and doesn’t expect any big moves this season.
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