Knicks fire coach Tom Thibodeau after Eastern Conference finals trip, AP source says

The New York Knicks fired coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday just days after their first trip to the Eastern Conference finals in 25 years, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The Knicks were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers with a loss in Game 6 on Saturday night. The decision was made by team president Leon Rose with approval from owner Jim Dolan, the person told the AP on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made.