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New York Times
19 hours ago
- Business
- New York Times
New York Knicks head coaching candidates: Who should replace Tom Thibodeau?
When the New York Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau Tuesday, it came as another reminder of the harsh reality of life as an NBA head coach: Teams often decide that the head coach who got them there isn't the one to get them to the end. The Knicks made that decision after they lost to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, their longest playoff run in 25 years. The next Knicks coach, whoever it is, will be expected to help take the team further, especially after the front office went all-in last offseason with trades for Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns. Advertisement So who will be the next Knicks head coach? Here is, in alphabetical order, a list of potential options that could make sense, based on which coaches are currently out of a job or could make the jump from the assistant ranks: Bliss is the lead assistant with one of the league's top organizations, the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he helped devise the team's stout defense. He is already receiving head-coach consideration. Bliss interviewed for the head coaching vacancy in Phoenix, where he was one of the final five candidates. Bliss also has ties to New York, spending time with the Knicks during the Derek Fisher and Jeff Hornacek tenures as a player-development coach. Bliss went back to OKC in 2019 and has since worked his way up the bench. The 47-year-old New Orleans Pelicans assistant had a short but relatively successful run as the Hornets head coach. He won 43 games in his last season there, before Charlotte got blown out in a Play-In game. Those 43 wins are still the most the franchise has had in a season since 2016-17. Borrego has been a candidate for the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers jobs in recent years and seemed to almost land the latter one. But he's never been in a position quite like the one he would find himself with the Knicks, aside from three years on the bench working for Gregg Popovich in San Antonio. Bryant, who was on Thibodeau's staff from 2020-24, is currently a finalist for the Suns head coaching job along with Jordan Ott. Bryant's name popping up with the Knicks wouldn't be a shocker. He left New York before this season began for the Cavaliers, where he reunited with All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, with whom he grew close when the two were both in Utah. Bryant has the stamp of approval from the current front office. When he first joined the Knicks five years ago, it was executive vice president William Wesley who pushed for Bryant's hire. Advertisement Brown, who the Sacramento Kings fired shortly into this past season, has won wherever he's gone. A former Gregg Popovich assistant, Brown began his head-coaching career atop the LeBron James Cavaliers, helping the squad to the NBA Finals in 2007. Once James left for Miami, Brown took the job with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he coached a playoff team then famously got fired only five games into the next season, the one when the Lakers acquired Dwight Howard and Steve Nash but failed to meet massive expectations. Brown has since stopped back in Cleveland, been a sidekick to Steve Kerr during the Golden State Warriors' dynasty and helped take the Kings to the playoffs for the first time in 16 years. GO DEEPER Mike Brown's final days with Kings: Disastrous play, tension with star and an awkward firing He spent nearly six full seasons on the bench in Memphis before the Grizzlies fired him with nine games to go this season. Jenkins had a successful run there. He made the playoffs three times and would have this year if he made it through all 82 games. He's still just 40 years old and it wasn't that long ago that he was seen as one of the NBA's brightest young coaches. But Jenkins' time in Memphis ended poorly, even though he got an extension in 2022. The Grizzlies seemed to stagnate this season and there was word that players in the locker room had tuned him out. In some way, Jenkins' circumstances as a coach who helped a franchise build itself up but not get to the final stage mirrors Thibodeau, but sometimes a new place can make for a fresh face and a reboot. Ham is back in Milwaukee as a top assistant coach after leaving the Bucks for the Lakers, where he coached Los Angeles for two seasons. In Year 1, though, the Lakers won only 43 games, and the team went to the Western Conference finals. In Year 2, the Lakers fell in the first round to the Denver Nuggets, the same group that bested them the season before. Los Angeles moved on from Ham, who returned to Milwaukee under head coach Doc Rivers, where he is close with two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Ham is known best for a commanding voice in the locker room. His Lakers teams finished in the middle of the pack on both offense and defense during his two seasons there. The former Denver Nuggets coach might be the most obvious candidate to replace Thibodeau. He just spent a decade on the sidelines in Denver and won an NBA title there. If the Knicks are looking for someone to take them to the promised land, Malone is the only one with the bona fides already. He's also a native New Yorker whose father, Brendan, was a former Knicks assistant. But there are obviously drawbacks. Malone was fired just three games before the playoffs a few months ago after he and general manager Calvin Booth ended up in an uncomfortable working relationship that ownership found untenable. Malone and Thibodeau have similar styles: Both believe in running their best players for a lot of minutes, both have had their disagreements with front offices and both are rugged coaches with hard-nosed mentalities. Malone won at least 46 games in his final eight seasons with the Nuggets, but he also had the benefit of coaching the best player in the world, Nikola Jokić, for the large duration of that time and there's an argument that the Nuggets should have reached more than just one finals with him. GO DEEPER A surprising Nuggets run ended with a fatal flaw exposed. Fixing it might be tricky Nori has been involved in several coaching searches in recent years while serving as the lead assistant in Minnesota under head coach Chris Finch. He has earned acclaim for his smarts and his mid-game interviews with the Timberwolves, while the franchise has also had two of its most successful seasons during his time there. Advertisement Quinn, a former player in the NBA and overseas, has been an assistant with the Miami Heat for more than a decade. Now, he is beginning to pop-up in coaching searches. He interviewed for the Cavaliers' head-coach opening last summer, but the job eventually went to Kenny Atkinson. Earlier this spring, Quinn met with the Suns. The top assistant in Dallas narrowly missed out on the Detroit Pistons job last spring and was one of the final-five candidates in Phoenix this year. He has a history of vibing with star players, including in Milwaukee, where he was very close with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Sweeney, 41, could get a look in New York if the Knicks decide they are willing to hire a first-time head coach. The LA Clippers assistant, who led the Knicks' from 1996 to 2001, is back on the bench. After all these years, Van Gundy could command another lead job. But he is also highly connected with the Knicks' previous coach, Thibodeau. The two are close. Thibodeau would travel to practices at Providence in the 1980s, when Van Gundy was an assistant there, to learn from that staff. Eventually, Thibodeau joined Van Gundy's team with the Knicks in the 1990s. Like some of these other candidates, going from Thibodeau to Van Gundy would not represent a significant swing. The ultimate wild-card candidate. His credentials are unimpeachable. He won two national championships in 22 years at Villanova and was widely seen as one of the best college coaches before he abruptly retired three years ago. Oh, and by the way, have you heard that Wright coached Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart in college? Wright has been persistently rumored as a candidate for the Knicks every time the job opened over the last decade but he hasn't bitten yet. This time, he could walk into a title-contender stocked with players he already knows and coached. It's almost a movie. There are some question marks, though. Wright has only coached in college, so he would be inexperienced on the NBA level — although he was an assistant with Team USA for the 2019 FIBA World Cup and the 2021 Olympics. (Top photo of Michael Malone: Dylan Buell /Getty Images)
IOL News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Feel the love: Tyla's stunning 'Bliss' music video to sweep fans of their feet
The highly anticipated visuals have landed, Tyla has unveiled the music video for 'Bliss'. Image: X Tyla's highly anticipated music video for her hit single 'Bliss' has finally dropped, and it is all about embracing the sweetness of love. The South African singer-songwriter took to Instagram to announce the release with a captivating caption: 'For the drama, for the plot … 'Bliss' music video out now'. In the video, Tyla goes from crying to winding her waist as she switches between sultry looks while moving like water, showcasing her impressive dance moves. The quite literally explosive visuals feature the chart-topping artist transitioning into a state of euphoria, set against a dramatic desert backdrop that adds drama to the scene. This time, the 23-year-old artist is showing her vulnerable demeanour and emotions are taking centre stage. 'Bliss' is a tender, emotional love song that feels both grounding and uplifting. Tyla's angelic vocals bring intimacy and vulnerability to life. The music video is the final result of a lot of hype that had fans waiting for the song. The road to 'Bliss' The excitement around 'Bliss' began long before the music video dropped. Tyla first teased the song during her electrifying Coachella performance in April. She later partnered with 'Erewhon', a brand often associated with high-end, organic, and health conscious products, to create a limited-edition 'Bliss' smoothie, which supported 18twenty8, an organisation empowering young South African women through education and personal development. The smoothie, blending tropical flavors like coconut, mango, and pineapple, was a hit with fans and a clever way to promote her upcoming single. The smoothie was not only a tasty treat but also a way to give back, aligning with Tyla's commitment to supporting meaningful causes.
UPI
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Listen: Tyla releases 'Bliss,' first single of 2025
1 of 5 | Tyla released a single and music video for "Bliss" on Monday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 2 (UPI) -- Tyla is back with new music. The South African singer, 23, released the song "Bliss" and its music video Monday, marking her first single of 2025. "For the drama, for the plot... 'Bliss' music video out now," she wrote on Instagram in a post promoting the track. The video opens with the Grammy-winning music artist standing in an apparent desert, with an explosion in the background. Tyla also climbs a rope into the clouds. "You take me to bliss," she sings. "Never felt a love like this." Tyla recently joined Thai singer and Blackpink member Lisa for the song "When I'm With You" and the music video to accompany it. She released her album Tyla+ in October. She will also host the upcoming Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards June 21.
ABC News
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Cloud Control guest program rage (2013)
An absolutely Bliss -ful Vault Guest Programmer has rolled in this week… none other than Aussie alt-rock royals Cloud Control! To celebrate the band's national tour to mark fifteen years of their debut album Bliss , we couldn't resist shining a little light on our fond memories with these Blue Mountain musos. Filmed back in 2013 as the Cloud Control released their sophomore studio album Dream Cave, join bandmates Heidi Lenffer, Alister Wright, Jeremy Kelshaw, and Ulrich Lenffer as they take us through their very 'top echelon' of music videos. There are heaps of Aussie gold nuggets in this playlist, with artists including TISM, Regurgitator, Kirin J Callinan and more. You won't want to miss it (and if you're Catching Cloud Control's upcoming Meanjin show, you can continue the fun right into the night!) Catch Cloud Control on the red couch from 11:21pm this Friday night on ABC Entertains (or stream live on ABC iview!).
Evening Standard
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Evening Standard
I walked across the south of America in a Black Lives Matter shirt — this is what happened
Bolstered by interactions like these, Bliss completed his walk, and arrived in Washington DC in time for the 2020 election. But five years later, with Trump back in power, does he think anything has changed? 'The dynamics are changing,' he says. 'I believe it was Hispanic men that voted in majority in favor of Trump in 2024 and so, yeah, I think there's a lot of blurring of lines that wasn't so much the case in say, 2016 or 2020. We're seeing that things are getting more complicated with every year.'
