Knicks, Mikal Bridges and Tom Thibodeau

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.
Mikal Bridges asks Knicks HC Tom Thibodeau to do something he’s never had much interest in
The fans of New York haven't been going crazy all along as Mikal Bridges' cry for help becomes more apparent.
Mikal Bridges Says He Asked Tom Thibodeau to Ease Up on Minutes for Knicks Starters
That hasn't changed during the 2024-25 season. The current NBA leaders in minutes per game are Knicks guard Josh Hart and forward Mikal Bridges, both of whom average 37.8 minutes per game. OG Anunoby ranks sixth in the league at 36.6 minutes per contest.
Why Mikal Bridges asked Tom Thibodeau to play Knicks’ starters fewer minutes
Thibodeau’s minutes distribution has long been a hot button issue as he’s been accused of overworking players to the detriment of their health.
How Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns can keep Knicks in contention
The Knicks must also scheme Karl-Anthony Towns open with McBride handling the ball. The five-time All-Star needs to at least match his season average of 24.2 points per game in Brunson's stead. It'll help to stay out of foul trouble, as he scored just 12 points (3-of-13 FG, 1-of-6 3 PT) with five fouls against the Lakers.
Knicks' Mikal Bridges Tells Coach Tom Thibodeau to 'Back Off' Minutes Restriction
New York Knicks star forward Mikal Bridges made an odd request to his head coach, Tom Thibodeau. Bridges told Thibodeau to 'back off' a bit in the starters' minutes because the bench deserves more. Stefan Bondy of the New York Post shared in his column on Wednesday.
Knicks: NBA champion criticizes Tom Thibodeau for minutes distribution
One of the biggest critiques that has followed New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau throughout his coaching career is
Knicks’ Mikal Bridges Secures Wild Game-Winning Stat
It was deja vu all over again for New York Knicks star Mikal Bridges in the sweetest way possible on Wednesday night in the Pacific Northwest. The annual interc ...
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Knicks’ Mikal Bridges Explains Game-Saving Block: ‘He Helped Me Out’
Mikal Bridges secured a game-saving block for the Knicks during the dying moments of regulation, swatting away Nikola Vucevic‘s shot attempt out of a designed play to give the Knicks a chance to ...
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Mikal Bridges Comes Up Clutch When Needed Most
Ever since the New York Knicks sent five first-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Mikal Bridges, some fans surrounding the team believed the veteran guard could not simply live up to the ...