Mikal Bridges, Tom Thibodeau Had Productive Meeting

Knicks' Mikal Bridges, the NBA's modern-day ironman, asks Tom Thibodeau to ease up on starters' minutes
If there's one thing we know about a Tom Thibodeau-coached team it's that he's going to play his starters a ton of minutes. He's been known to run with short rotations, relying heavily upon his starters to the point where there tends to be criticism about overworking his stars.
Knicks’ Mikal Bridges, Tom Thibodeau get the jobs done after minutes disagreement
Things started awkwardly between the Knicks starter and coach, and then ended with Bridges hitting the game-winner in overtime vs. Portland.
“He’s one of the Iron Men in the league” - Stephen A. Smith sides with Mikal Bridges in his spat with coach Tom Thibodeau
Stephen A. Smith backs Mikal Bridges after his concerns about Tom Thibodeau’s heavy minutes strategy for the Knicks starters.
Stephen A. Smith claims 'bad sign' of Knicks' Mikal Bridges-Tom Thibodeau spat
Because the Knicks coach shot down the private discussion that happened with Bridges, Smith would take the star's side, saying the incident is a “bad sign” for the team. In the win over the Trail Blazers, Bridges finished with 33 points in 41 minutes.
Tom Thibodeau denies having conversation with Mikal Bridges over starters’ minutes in Knicks twist
After Mikal Bridges claimed he asked Tom Thibodeau to reduce his minutes, the coach denied such a conversation took place as controversy emerged Wednesday in Knicks world over playing time.
Knicks' Tom Thibodeau Denies Mikal Bridges's Claim They Spoke About Reducing Minutes
On Wednesday, Mikal Bridges of the New York Knicks made headlines and raised eyebrows when he revealed to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post that he'd asked head coach Tom Thibodeau to lighten the minutes load on the team's starters.
Knicks friction? Mikal Bridges, Tom Thibodeau disagree on whether they discussed minutes
Thibodeau has faced criticism for playing his starters too much. Bridges' comments on the matter caused a stir.
Mikal Bridges tells Tom Thibodeau to play Knicks starters fewer minutes: report
Bridges told reporters in Portland ahead of tipoff against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday he asked Tom Thibodeau to reduce the Knicks starters’ minutes, citing a bench he believes can help the team win games if trusted with a greater workload.
Knicks Rumors: Mikal Bridges, Tom Thibodeau Had Productive Meeting After SF's Remarks
New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges told reporters this week that he's asked head coach Tom Thibodeau to consider reducing the minutes played for the team's starters. The pair have reportedly since discussed the situation.
Stephen A. Smith Rips Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau
New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is in hot water after some awkward comments from Mikal Bridges about his playing time. Bridges spoke following the team's win against the Portland Trail Blazers about playing too many minutes as New York gears up for the playoffs,
Jeff Teague pushes back on Knicks’ Mikal Bridges, Tom Thibodeau minutes dispute
On Wednesday evening, the New York Knicks picked up a big road win against the Portland Trail Blazers thanks to a game-winning buzzer beater by Mikal Bridges. The win pushed the Knicks record to 2-1 since losing Jalen Brunson to a foot injury and allowed them to hold serve in the Eastern Conference standings.
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Mikal Bridges reportedly asked Thibodeau to lighten up starters’ minutes, Thibs denies talk happened
That led Bridges to approach Thibodeau about lightening the load on the starters a little, reported Stephan Bondy at the New York Post.
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Trail Blazers work through sting of tough loss to Knicks: ‘We just move on from it’
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SEE IT: Mikal Bridges' overtime game-winner silences Trail Blazers
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