It was inevitable.
The Knicks have brought back Taj Gibson. The only surprising part is how long it took. Tom Thibodeau has coached every season with Taj with the lone exception of in 2016-17 when the dismal Wolves won just 31. It’s almost cruel to Thibs that they took so long.
The move was not without casualty — to clear up room for Taj, the Knicks waived Omari Spellman. While expected, this was a rather disappointing perceived end to the Spellman Era.
The move that brought on Spellman had me excited. The Knicks acquired him along with immediately-waived Jacob Evans and a 2026 second-rounder for Ed Davis, after having just taken on Ed Davis’ contract for two second rounders the day before.