The Timberwolves Commit To Finch After Knicks Interest
The Timberwolves Commit To Finch After Knicks Interest originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Following numerous reports of the New York Knicks' interest in Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch, they followed the necessary steps to make a formal approach.
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The Knicks are seeking a new coach after parting ways with former head coach Tom Thibodeau. That came after the Eastern Conference Finals when they lost to the Indiana Pacers in six games.
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Minnesota wants to maintain most of what has worked over the past few seasons. They have a superstar in Anthony Edwards, who is still improving as he looks to reach the pinnacle of basketball.
The other important figure is Finch, who has been a constant since 2021. He and Edwards form the foundation of this team, and everyone is focused on the Timberwolves.
Related: Brian Windhorst Gets Honest About How Chris Finch Has Links With The Knicks
The Timberwolves Are Standing With Finch As The Coach
Despite the allure of coaching the New York Knicks, that won't be in the cards for Finch. The Timberwolves refused when the Knicks requested to speak to the coach, so that means the organization is fully behind Finch.
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That is a good sign for the Timberwolves because they have a strong system that supports their head coach. Finch should be pleased with the news because he looks happy to be in Minnesota with a group of players who respects him.
Finch is not the only head coach that the Knicks did this because they also looked into getting Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka. It is an admirable job for the Knicks, but they must work elsewhere.
Jason Kidd is heavily rumored, but the Dallas Mavericks are expected to deny the Knicks if they send in a request to interviewing him for the position vacated by Thibodeau.
The Commitment To Finch Is A Good Sign For Minnesota
With a good future set for the Timberwolves with Finch at the helm, the team is in good hands. He has been excellent with how he has lifted the Timberwolves from being a laughingstock to being one of the top four teams left in the league.
The Timberwolves are focused on success at the highest level, especially in the competitive Western Conference. If they maintain this development well, Minnesota could become even better than the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Finch being the head coach means the players will be comfortable and ready for the next few seasons with Finch at the helm.
The future is bright, and it will be challenging to keep the Timberwolves away from knocking on the door of the NBA Finals with their constant success in recent years.
Related: Ant Edwards Recalls How Finch Lit A Fire Under Timberwolves
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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