Tom Thibodeau

We have been hearing rumors for months that the Timberwolves were honing in on their number one target to become the new coach of their franchise: Tom Thibodeau. In recent weeks it had been reported that Thibs also wanted some control over the front office and team in addition to leading the T’Wolves on the [...]

The Minnesota Timberwolves, from a sheer talent standpoint, own the NBA’s most attractive coaching vacancy. And they’re apparently pushing to fill that void with Tom Thibodeau. Lots and lots of Tom Thibodeau. Per ESPN.com’s Marc Stein: [tweet https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/722187988130594816] [tweet https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/722188405572898820] This reeks of a low-key desperation play from the Timberwolves. If they really want Thibs [...]

Now that the NBA regular season is over, the New York Knicks can resume their rumor-mill prominence. What’s that, you say? Oh, they never left the rumor mill? Like not even for a millisecond? Okay then. Well, on that note, they won’t be leaving it anytime soon, either. The Knicks are now left to hire [...]

Is Tom Thibodeau a glutton for punishment? We’re about to find out. After canning Lionel Hollins and reassigning general manager Billy King, the Brooklyn Nets’ search for replacements are underway. And while Kentucky head coach John Calipari has been haphazardly thrown into the mix by any writer with a platform, the Nets appear to have [...]

Kevin McHale is out for the Houston Rockets. J.B Bickerstaff is in. At some point in the near future, though, someone else may be in—Jeff Van Gundy and Tom Thibodeau, for instance. In breaking the news that McHale had been canned, Yahoo Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski also briefly discussed potential replacements, identifying Van Gundy and Thibodeau [...]

Tom Thibodeau is not joining the Utah Jazz’s coaching staff. Repeat: Tom Thibodeau is not joining the Utah Jazz’s coaching staff. He is, however, helping them out. From Jody Genessy of the Deseret News: Turns out, Thibodeau is in town at the request of the Jazz. Thibodeau isn’t here to be added to the Jazz’s [...]

For all those out there claiming the inevitable divorce between the Chicago Bulls and head coach Tom Thibodeau is going to be a long, drawn-out breakup, well, you’re right. It’s believed that the Bulls won’t give Thibodeau the ax or address the $9 million he’s owed over the next two years without having his replacement [...]

Derrick Rose knows that breaking up is hard to do. The rumor mill is alive with the equivalent of “Tom Thibodeau is outta here!” chatter. Speculation is only going to heat up in the aftermath of the Chicago Bulls’ Game 6 egg against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. Their season is over, and so [...]

Tom Thibodeau isn’t afraid to think about a future that doesn’t include the Chicago Bulls. Rumors regarding his future in the Windy City have been swirling for months. Years, even. Yahoo Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski penned a piece recently in which he portrayed Thibodeua’s departure as inevitable. And so, barring a Bulls title, it feels inevitable. [...]

These Tom Thidodeau rumors just won’t die. It’s incredibly odd that they exist at all. Thibodeau is by no means a perfect coach, but the Chicago Bulls seem utterly unhappy with him, even after he’s led them to recurring playoff berths despite a host of injuries to key players over the last four seasons. He’s [...]