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Reuters
3 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Knicks Next Coach Odds: Two early favorites emerge
June 3 - Two early favorites have emerged in the wake of the New York Knicks firing coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday, which created a vacancy for one of the most intriguing jobs in the NBA. Just three days after losing to the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals, the Knicks parted ways with Thibodeau. After five seasons, 226 regular-season victories and four playoff appearances, Thibodeau leaves behind a roster he helped cultivate into a growing threat in the East. New York may have one of sports' most polarizing owners in Jim Dolan, but the Knicks also have a talented roster in a city primed to attract marquee talent. That led multiple sportsbooks to quickly generate an odds market on the Knicks' next coach. Leading the pack at is Michael Malone, who was fired by Denver with three games left in the regular season -- less than 24 months after guiding the Nuggets to the 2023 NBA title. He is followed by former Villanova coach Jay Wright and ex-Knicks coach and television analyst Jeff Van Gundy. Michael Malone (+100) Jay Wright (+150) Jeff Van Gundy (+600) Chris Quinn (+700) Taylor Jenkins (+800) Danny Hurley (+900) Rick Brunson (+1200) Mike Brown (+1400) Mark Jackson (+1600) Steve Nash (+2200) James Borrego (+3300) Johnnie Bryant (+4000) John Calapari (+4500) Mike Budenholzer (+5000) Mike D'Antoni (+5000) Sam Cassell (+6600) * odds provided for entertainment purposes only. Knicks team president Leon Rose said in a statement that the team "decided to move in another direction" as it eyes a championship run next season. The Knicks' odds are improved thanks to the Boston Celtics losing star Jayson Tatum to an Achilles injury that will cost him most, if not all, of next season. Thibodeau posted a 24-23 playoff record with the Knicks and was fired less than a year after signing a three-year extension through 2027 that was worth a reported $10-11 million per season. Considering the Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years, the vacancy is expected to draw interest from a host of high-profile and experienced candidates. A look at the top half-dozen candidates on the list: In addition to leading the Nuggets to the 2023 title, Malone spent two seasons as a Knicks assistant in the early 2000s. The 53-year-old is no stranger to the limelight of Madison Square Garden and is the son of the late Brendan Malone, who spent three different stints as an assistant with the franchise. After leaving the Knicks, Malone has posted a 510-394 regular-season record in parts of 12 seasons as an NBA coach. Wright coached Knicks star Jalen Brunson at Villanova along with teammates Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges. A two-time national champion at Villanova, Wright retired in 2022 citing the changing landscape of college basketball. The biggest question may be whether Wright has a desire to return to coaching, much less in a pressure-cooker environment like the Knicks' job. He declined to be considered when the job became available previous times over the past decade. It has been 18 years since Van Gundy patrolled the sidelines for an NBA team. Still just 63 years old, Van Gundy did serve as an assistant with the Clippers this season following a long run as a broadcaster. He won 248 games with the Knicks over parts of seven seasons after taking over for the fired Don Nelson late in 1995-96. He also led the franchise to its most recent NBA Finals appearance in 1999. A former NBA player, Quinn has spent more than a decade as an assistant with the Miami Heat. He was installed at +700 despite not being near the top of many early lists to replace Thibodeau. However Quinn has been on NBA teams' radars. He met with the Phoenix Suns this year after interviewing with Cleveland last offseason. Like Malone, Jenkins was a surprising late-season firing when he was let go by Memphis on March 28 after winning a franchise-record 250 games and earning three playoff appearances over parts of six seasons. Jenkins offers a wealth of experience despite being only 40 and has a reputation for cultivating young talent. However, he did post a mere 9-14 playoff record with Memphis. Hurley seriously contemplated leaving UConn for the Los Angeles Lakers last offseason. He ultimately returned to Storrs to chase a three-peat that came up short with a second-round NCAA Tournament loss, but maybe he'll be more tempted by an NBA job that would keep him in the Northeast. A Jersey City native, Hurley spent his coaching career before UConn at stops in either New York or New Jersey. Hurley does have a strong roster assembled at UConn ahead of next season, but would the allure of coaching Brunson, Hart, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns be enough to draw him to MSG? --Field Level Media
Reuters
3 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
7 potential replacements for Tom Thibodeau as Knicks coach
June 3 - Over the last five years, Tom Thibodeau won 226 regular-season games with the New York Knicks, or just 30 fewer than his six predecessors combined. His 24 playoff wins were the most by a Knicks coach since Jeff Van Gundy and six more than New York recorded in the 20 years prior to his arrival. And the Knicks' trip to the Eastern Conference finals this spring was the first for the franchise since 2000 and unleashed a joyfully riotous weeks-long party in a city starved for a basketball title. For all of that, Thibodeau got fired Tuesday before the three-year extension he signed last summer could even begin. Tough town, tough gig -- especially for Thibodeau's successor, who arrives with championship-or-bust expectations even after the Knicks' lack of depth, athleticism and defensive acumen were exposed by the Indiana Pacers in the conference finals. Here are a few candidates who might be tasked with finally winning the Knicks' first title since 1973: Michael Malone, ex-Nuggets head coach: Nobody is better prepared for the crucible of New York than Malone. He spent two seasons as a Knicks assistant in the early 2000s and is the son of the late Brendan Malone, who had three different stints as a New York assistant. And no one understands the demands placed upon a head coach like Malone, who was fired by Denver with three games to go in the regular season despite winning a franchise-record 471 games as well as the Nuggets' lone NBA title in 2023. Johnnie Bryant, Cavaliers assistant coach: Bryant was the associate head coach of the Knicks under Thibodeau for four years before moving to Cleveland in 2024. He's reportedly up for the Phoenix Suns gig, the only other current NBA opening, so Thibodeau's firing might have been a preemptive strike by Knicks management. Bryant would also provide a familiar face for the Knicks, whose lone assistant coach with NBA head coaching experience is Maurice Cheeks -- who hasn't run a team since 2014. Taylor Jenkins, ex-Grizzlies head coach: Like Malone, Jenkins was a surprise late-season firing despite an impressive track record in Memphis, where he won a franchise-record 250 games. His ability to cultivate young talent could be intriguing as the replacement for the famously vet-friendly Thibodeau. Mike Brown, ex-Cavaliers, Lakers and Kings head coach: Brown coached LeBron James during the latter's first stint in Cleveland, so he knows all about dealing with strong personalities. He was also an assistant on three NBA champions with the Golden State Warriors before ending Sacramento's 16-year postseason drought in his first season at the helm in 2022-23. Frank Vogel, ex-Pacers, Magic, Lakers and Suns coach: Like Brown, he has experience with winning in challenging situations. Vogel got the Pacers to consecutive Eastern Conference finals in 2013-14 and led the Lakers to the title in the pandemic bubble before the impatient Suns fired him after one year. Mike Budenholzer, ex-Hawks, Bucks and Suns head coach: His star dimmed when he was fired following the first season of a five-year deal with the Suns. But he can't be ruled out as part of a bid by the Knicks to land Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, though such a deal is unlikely given the Knicks' lack of first-round picks and tradable players. Jeff Van Gundy, ex-Knicks and Rockets head coach: A long shot because it's been 18 years since he last served as a head coach. But Van Gundy, still somehow only 63 years old, is one of the few people who could give Thibodeau a run in the gym rat department, as he proved by taking an assistant's job with the Clippers this season following a successful broadcasting career. Plus -- and this cannot be stated enough -- as a former Knicks coach, Van Gundy would know what he's getting into. --Jerry Beach, Field Level Media
Boston Globe
3 days ago
- Business
- Boston Globe
Knicks reportedly firing coach Tom Thibodeau after Eastern Conference finals exit
It's a strange decision by the Knicks, who had been one of the league's worst franchises for most of the 2000s until Thibodeau was hired in 2020. He promptly led the Knicks to the playoffs in his first season, winning his second NBA Coach of the Year award, and they have been a solid contender in the East in recent seasons. Advertisement Their big breakthrough came in 2024-25, when they knocked off the defending champion Celtics in the second round to reach the conference finals for the first time since 2000 — when Thibodeau was an assistant under Jeff Van Gundy. After they were eliminated Saturday, captain Jalen Brunson expressed his support for Thibodeau, bristling at a question about whether he believed the coach was right for the team. Three days later, Thibodeau was gone with a 226-174 record in New York. He has the fourth-most wins by a Knicks coach. Advertisement
New York Post
23-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Brewers vs. Pirates; Giants vs. Nationals odds, prediction: MLB best bets, picks for Friday
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. 'The Preakness reminded me of the Knicks/Heat rivalry in the late '90s. Plenty of brutal banging to go around!' — Tim Crowe New York, NY Tim, my pick would have won if it wasn't for Jeff Van Gundy holding his leg. Sophomore jinx? Paul Skenes (11-3, ERA 1.96 last year) struggled early but has been rounding to form, allowing two runs over his last 14 frames. Play $100 on the Pirates against the visiting Brewers … and … the Giants are in DC. Play $50 on MacKenzie Gore and the Nationals. Mackenzie Gore Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Well, we were in the black for about 20 hours. Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting Looked like we were headed for another fantastic finish. The Padres were down 4-2 before (oh, Sheet!) Gavin Sheets' homer tied it in the ninth inning. The teams exchanged runs in the 10th, but the Blue Jays scored twice in the 11th and won 7-6. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado went a combined 0-for-9. The TatiChados have lost six straight. We are down -82 andyashbys. Why Trust New York Post Betting The one and only Stitches has been handicapping baseball, daily, for the Post since 2019. Miraculously, he has finished in the black twice. But wait there's more. He showed his versatility by winning the Post's NFL Best Bet crown last year.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Marvel's Galactus Looks Like He Coaches the Los Angeles Clippers—And the Internet Can't Unsee It
Jeff Van Gundy (Image via Getty) A first look at Ralph Ineson as Galactus in Fantastic Four: First Steps has taken the internet by storm, but not for the reasons Marvel might have expected. Fans quickly noticed an uncanny resemblance between the cosmic villain and NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy , turning the reveal into a viral moment. Fans spot the Jeff Van Gundy and Galactus similarity The comparison started when X user Drank Man Please posted a side-by-side of Galactus and Van Gundy, highlighting their strikingly similar facial features. The post exploded, racking up over 1.3 million views. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Đăng ký Undo While Galactus' glowing eyes and elaborate headpiece set him apart, the mouth and jawline alignment with Van Gundy is hard to ignore. The unexpected parallel has become a talking point ahead of the film's release. Who is Jeff Van Gundy? Jeff Van Gundy is a well-known figure in the NBA, currently serving as the lead assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers under Tyronn Lue. He joined the team in 2024 after a stint as a senior consultant for the Boston Celtics, where he earned his first NBA Championship in 2023. Before his return to coaching, Van Gundy spent over a decade as an ESPN analyst following his head coaching roles with the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets. His firing from ESPN in 2023 during network layoffs brought him back to the sidelines, reigniting his coaching career. Meet Galactus, the MCU's next major threat Ralph Ineson, known for roles in The Witch, The Green Knight, and the Harry Potter series, will bring Galactus to life in Fantastic Four: First Steps. The planet-devouring entity is poised to become a central antagonist in the MCU's Phase Six. The film marks the Marvel Cinematic Universe 's first take on the Fantastic Four, with Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach starring as the iconic team. Directed by Matt Shakman (WandaVision), the movie will also introduce Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer, a role previously played by Laurence Fishburne in The Rise of the Silver Surfer. Also read: Tyrese Haliburton Shuts Down Haters with Playoff Heroics—LeBron James Backs Him Up: 'Super Cool Fantastic Four: First Steps is set to kick off Phase Six, leading directly into Avengers: Doomsday. With Galactus looming as a formidable villain, the film promises high stakes and cosmic spectacle—and now, an unforgettable connection to the NBA. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
