Mikal Bridges said Wednesday morning that he had talked with Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau about reducing his minutes to ease the burden on his body.

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is in hot water after some awkward comments from Mikal Bridges about his playing time. Bridges spoke following the team's win against the Portland Trail Blazers about playing too many minutes as New York gears up for the playoffs,

Thibodeau has faced criticism for playing his starters too much. Bridges' comments on the matter caused a stir.