Stephen A. Smith tore into Tom Thibodeau after the Knicks coach denied having a conversation with Mikal Bridges about the minutes situation for the team's starters.

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has found himself at the center of controversy after reportedly denying a conversation with star forward Mikal Bridges about reducing the starters’ minutes. The situation took a turn when ESPN’s Stephen A.

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau gave a swift response to a report on Mikal Bridges’ minutes request. The Knicks’ starting small forward made an eye-opening statement on the strain the starters have been under for most of the season.