SHOCKING NBA POWER PLAY: Ex-Knicks Coach Thibodeau Plotting Blockbuster $275M Move to Lure Jalen Brunson – What’s the Catch?
NEW YORK CITY – July
In a twist that’s turning the NBA world upside down, former New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is reportedly involved in talks surrounding a massive $275 million contract offer tied to Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson — and the motives behind it are raising eyebrows across the league.
Though Thibodeau has remained quiet since parting ways with the Knicks earlier this year, rumors have emerged suggesting he may be angling for a shocking return to the Knicks – but only under very specific (and controversial) conditions.
Sources close to the situation claim the deal is designed to block current Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown from taking over the Knicks’ rumored coaching vacancy — sparking speculation of internal power struggles and “coaching vendettas” behind the scenes.
“It’s not about Brunson’s paycheck,” one league insider told The Athletic. “It’s about control, leverage, and who runs the bench.”
While no criminal allegations are involved — and any rumors of violence or “hits” are completely false and inappropriate — this development paints a picture of high-stakes maneuvering at the top levels of the NBA, where loyalties, contracts, and ego often collide.
The NBA has not commented on the rumored $275 million deal or any coaching reinstatement for Thibodeau.
