The Knicks’ NBA playoffs run came to an end in a six-game loss to the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
New York was two wins away from a long-awaited NBA Finals trip, but Indiana was too much to deal with in the end.
As such, some wondered whether or not the Knicks would move on from head coach Tom Thibodeau, although defeating the Detroit Pistons and reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics makes it harder to justify such a decision.
That rumor caught steam on Monday thanks to a viral tweet on X.
Did the Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau?
On Monday, a tweet surfaced that the Knicks had decided to fire Thibodeau. However, the tweet came from NBA Centel, a well-known parody account.
The report was attributed to @WindhostESPN instead of @WindhorstESPN, which is the actual account of the ESPN reporter.
NBA Centel’s tweet had around 500,000 views after three hours.
BREAKING: The New York Knicks have fired Tom Thibodeau.
(Via @WindhostESPN) pic.twitter.com/6ZWemx7xPb
— NBACentel (@TheNBACentel) June 2, 2025
NBA Centel made some waves by posting a photo of Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards without hair in May. That was also a false piece of information.
As far as Thibodeau, the Knicks have made no official announcement regarding his firing. NBA insiders have also not revealed any information about that.
Moreover, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic mentioned on May 31 that President Leon Rose is backing Thibodeau.
“The coach has the backing of team president Leon Rose, league sources said, as well as full buy-in from Brunson, who signed with the Knicks in 2022 in part because he wanted to play for Thibodeau. But ultimately, owner James Dolan is the final decision-maker.”
Knicks star Jalen Brunson publicly backed Thibodeau as the “right guy” after the ECF loss as well, so that means a lot.
Despite NBA Centel’s tweet making rounds on social media, Thibodeau is staying in New York — at least for now.
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