New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is in hot water after some awkward comments from Mikal Bridges about his playing time. Bridges spoke following the team's win against the Portland Trail Blazers about playing too many minutes as New York gears up for the playoffs,

Because the Knicks coach shot down the private discussion that happened with Bridges, Smith would take the star's side, saying the incident is a “bad sign” for the team. In the win over the Trail Blazers, Bridges finished with 33 points in 41 minutes.

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.