Following their elimination from the Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Knicks are evaluating the future of head coach Tom Thibodeau, with two prominent figures in the organization expressing their support. Reports from Moneyline's James L. Edwards III and Fred Katz indicate that Thibodeau has the backing of team president Leon Rose and enjoys 'full buy-in' from star guard Jalen Brunson. Despite this support, it is noted that team governor James Dolan will make the final decision regarding the coaching situation.

During a recent postgame press conference, Jalen Brunson was posed a question regarding Thibodeau's fit as head coach, to which he responded affirmatively, signaling his confidence in Thibodeau's capabilities. Given the team's playoff performance, attributing their series loss to Thibodeau's coaching decisions appears complex. Unlike the previous season, the Knicks had their best players available, reducing the scrutiny regarding Thibodeau's rotation strategies. Moreover, the team's defensive struggles cannot solely be blamed on coaching, as there were instances where opponents successfully exploited defensive mismatches, particularly when Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns were on the floor together. Concerns regarding the team's defensive habits have also been a topic of internal frustration.

An additional challenge for Thibodeau is the limited options available to Rose for significantly improving the roster. The acquisitions of Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges last summer marked key moves, but have also stripped the team of significant draft capital and reduced payroll flexibility. With the value of players like Bridges and OG Anunoby primarily lying in their defensive capabilities, moving them would not be advisable. Consequently, the focus shifts to Towns, whose substantial contract over the next three seasons makes any potential trade complicated. The most viable option for Rose and Dolan appears to hinge on the possibility of changing the head coach, although it is important to note that Thibodeau's dismissal is not assured. However, should that decision occur, it would not be entirely surprising.