Knicks, Mikal Bridges and Tom Thibodeau

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' 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.
Tom Thibodeau denies Mikal Bridges asking him to reduce 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 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.
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 friction? Mikal Bridges, Tom Thibodeau disagree on whether they discussed minutes
Tom Thibodeau has faced criticism for playing his starters too much. Mikal Bridges' comments on the matter caused a stir.
Mikal Bridges on Tom Thibodeau playing starters' a lot: 'Sometimes I think he just gets in his ways'
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Mikal Bridges Reveals He Asked Tom Thibodeau to Reduce Knicks Starters' Minutes
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Knicks' Tom Thibodeau Responds to Mikal Bridges Request
New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau had a surprising response to Mikal Bridges reported minutes discussion.
Mikal Bridges wants Tom Thibodeau to consider playing Knicks' starters fewer minutes
Mikal Bridges, the NBA's most durable player, wants Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau to consider giving New York's bench players more time on the floor.
Mikal Bridges saves Knicks with OT buzzer-beater after minutes conversation drama with Tom Thibodeau
In more minutes than usual thanks to another OT, Mikal Bridges scored more than anybody on the Knicks and hit the biggest shot of his Knicks career.
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 ...
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Knicks' Bridges asks Thibs to help starters by leaning more on bench
New York Knicks veteran forward Mikal Bridges spoke with head coach Tom Thibodeau about giving the bench more minutes in ...
New York Knicks Projected X-Factor Named Amid Jalen Brunson Injury
The New York Knicks player could emerge as an X-Factor as Tom Thibodeau's roster navigates life with Jalen Brunson on the ...
Former NBA Player: Knicks Must Expand Rotation
New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau's minutes methods are being questioned, so it must officially be spring. Thibodeau's drastic distributions are once aga ...
Analysis: How Josh Hart Navigates the Peaks and Valleys with the Knicks and Thibodeau
The Indomitable Spirit of Josh Hart Josh Hart's journey with the Knicks is a testament to determination and perseverance. Despite suffering from knee soreness, every moment he spends on the court ...