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The New York Knicks and team president Phil Jackson have agreed to part ways, the organization announced Wednesday morning.

“After careful thought and consideration, we mutually agreed that the Knicks will be going in a different direction,” said James Dolan, the MSG executive chairman and Knicks owner. “Phil Jackson is one of the most celebrated and successful individuals in the history of the NBA. His legacy in the game of basketball is unmatched. We wish him the best and thank him for his service to the Knicks as both a player and an executive.”

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