Whose opinion matters? Knicks executive vice president William Wesley. And in conversations with Knicks owner James Dolan this month, Wesley has been laying the blame for the season – at least in part – on Thibodeau’s coaching, per SNY sources.
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Knicks management blaming Tom Thibodeau for Knicks’ struggles?
Knicks executive vice president William Wesley. And in conversations with Knicks owner James Dolan this month, Wesley has been laying the blame for the season – at least in part – on Thibodeau’s coaching, per SNY sources.
Does that mean Thibodeau will be fired …
Does that mean Thibodeau will be fired during the All-Star break? I don’t know the answer to that question. As stated previously, I would be a bit surprised if he were let go at this point. But stranger things have happened in pro sports. The idea that Wesley is privately citing Thibodeau’s coaching as a significant factor behind New York’s struggles is noteworthy.
But Wesley’s criticism of Thibodeau …
But Wesley’s criticism of Thibodeau suggests that the coach and management are not on the same page. And it suggests that Thibodeau and the front office are not functioning properly. Something else that suggests the front office and Thibodeau are not in lock step? The coach’s reaction at the trade deadline. Once it was clear that the Knicks weren’t making any trades on Feb. 10, Thibodeau was angry, per SNY sources. He believed that the roster would benefit from an upgrade, those sources say.
Since he came on as coach, Thibodeau …
Since he came on as coach, Thibodeau has been consulted on personnel moves. Some people who have done business with the team in the past year believe Wesley and Brock Aller – the club’s vice president of basketball and strategic planning — have significant input on team decisions. Thibodeau’s opinion is considered, they say, but management has made several significant personnel decisions that didn’t align with Thibodeau’s thinking.
Stefan Bondy: Julius Randle on the …
Stefan Bondy: Julius Randle on the fine: “The team didn’t make me available. That’s it.” Added, “I appreciate Mr. Dolan.”
A New York judge tossed on Friday an …
A New York judge tossed on Friday an attempt by the owners of Madison Square Garden and other entities to access $1.8 billion from policies for losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, finding that their coverage is limited to $1 million under a communicable diseases provision.
But what does it mean when the Knicks …
But what does it mean when the Knicks and Lakers are said to be worth more than $5 billion? Here’s a look behind the curtain. (Representatives for the two franchises did not respond to requests for comment.) What is a valuation, exactly? In the most basic terms: It is an estimate of how much a team would sell for if it was on the market. But it is nothing more than an educated guess. “At the end of the day, we’re estimating what a private enterprise is worth,” said Kurt Badenhausen, a sports valuations reporter at Sportico. “No different than estimating what the value of your house is worth.”
Judge tosses Charles Oakley’s lawsuit against Knicks ownership
Daniel Kaplan: A Federal judge tossed the remaining charge brought against MSG by former Knick Charles Oakley; in fact the judge ruled MSG security did not use unnecessary force in evicting the former star from a February 2017 game, and blamed …
Daniel Kaplan: A Federal judge tossed the remaining charge brought against MSG by former Knick Charles Oakley; in fact the judge ruled MSG security did not use unnecessary force in evicting the former star from a February 2017 game, and blamed Oakley for the incident instead
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Charles Oakley’s lawsuit against MSG that claimed it was liable for assault/battery was dismissed by a federal judge. Also out is Oakley’s attempt to add James Dolan to the suit. – 2:29 PM
Charles Oakley’s lawsuit against MSG that claimed it was liable for assault/battery was dismissed by a federal judge. Also out is Oakley’s attempt to add James Dolan to the suit. – 2:29 PM
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Judge tosses Charles Oakley’s lawsuit against Knicks ownership
Daniel Kaplan: A Federal judge tossed the remaining charge brought against MSG by former Knick Charles Oakley; in fact the judge ruled MSG security did not use unnecessary force in evicting the former star from a February 2017 game, and blamed Oakley for the incident instead