Bill Simmons explains why the Knicks will likely not be in a position to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo in the summer.

Yet, according to The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III and Fred Katz, coach Thibodeau still has strong “backing” from team president Leon Rose, plus from two-time All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson. That may be all the support Thibodeau needs to return next season.

The New York Knicks' NBA Playoffs run came to an end Saturday night after the Indiana Pacers carried on their remarkable 2025 season with a trip to the NBA Finals, but Knicks fans are already thinking about what the team could look like come the fall.

Since his 2015 draft selection, Karl-Anthony Towns has never been the top defensive player. He was frequently called for unnecessary fouls during the New York Knicks‘ postseason run, and his defensive shortcomings were an issue.

"If they go get Al Horford this summer, ... I think (he) would be an unbelievable fit on this Knicks roster." " (...) That's a team that could beat the Pacers next year," suggested Bontemps. "That's a team that'll be in the mix in the East.

If you want to know why the New York Knicks couldn't beat the Indiana Pacers in their 125-108 Game 6 loss -- or in the Eastern Conference finals in general -- you probably have to go back to the summer of 2022.

NBA playoffs score picks, predictions, odds, TV channel, how to watch, stream Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks NBA playoff Game 6 on May 31.

Knicks starters are a combined minus-29 against the Pacers. They've lost two games by a combined eight points. Is it time for change?

Indiana pulled away from New York in Game 6 on Saturday night, setting up a matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder to decide a championship.

Celtics Legend Takes Shot at New York Knicks After Playoff Exit originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks came up short in their efforts to advance to the NBA Finals.