This is a team that routinely was behind trying to claw itself back with weird lineups and whatever,” Bill Simmons said during an episode of his podcast. “And I think at some point you are who you are with that stuff.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The latest NBA trade rumors proposes a wild three-team trade pitch that has the New York Knicks landing Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Knicks could look to build depth on their team this offseason, and Al Horford could be an option if the Celtics don't re-sign him.

The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 125-108 to win the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Finals in six games and advance to the franchise’s first NBA Finals since 2000.

The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers play Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals in the NBA Playoffs Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The Knicks would go on to win the NBA title that season after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in seven games in the 1970 NBA Finals. Reed would play a significant role in that title run, averaging 23.7 points, 13.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game across 18 postseason contests while being named the NBA Finals MVP.

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.