The New York Knicks hired Tom Thibodeau as their next head coach and he's not content with settling for a rebuild in his first season. With the offseason rapidly approaching, Thibodeau is pushing for the Knicks to make win-now moves, per Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News.

In the past week, the Knicks have been rumored as a team that could pursue a star in a trade. Both Russell Westbrook and Gordon Hayward have been listed as possible trade candidates for New York as they hope to lure bigger name players to the Big Apple.

While the Knicks could take a patient approach moving forward, Thibodeau wants to be aggressive this offseason. And if anyone has seen how he's conducted himself over the years, that shouldn't come as a surprise.

During his last stop with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thibodeau pushed for a blockbuster trade for Jimmy Butler. The trade sent young players like Zach Lavine and Kris Dunn, along with a first-round pick to the Chicago Bulls.

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Upon the decision to hire Thibodeau, the Knicks have given him somewhat control of how the roster should be built. Therefore, if he believes it is best to pursue a star via trade, the front office may be inclined to appease his demands.

It has been quite some time that New York has had a legitimate contender playing in Madison Square Garden. However, with Thibodeau at the helm, the veteran head coach is willing to try expediting the organization's rebuild by acquiring a proven talent.