NBA, Knicks and Rick Brunson

Knicks Issue Statement Over NBA's 'Offensive' Inquiry Into Rick Brunson Promotion
The summer of 2024 was a good one for the Brunson family. First, New York Knicks assistant coach Johnnie Bryant left to join the Cleveland Cavaliers' staff—leading to a promotion for assistant coach Rick Brunson.
Knicks' Jalen Brunson defends father Rick's coaching credentials amid reported NBA investigation
"I think he understands the game, I think he understands the head coach. So he's more than qualified," Jalen Brunson said.
NBA investigating Knicks over Rick Brunson's promotion in relation to Jalen Brunson's extension
The NBA has contacted the Knicks recently about the promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson and whether it violates league salary cap rules, SNY has learned. The Knicks on Monday night called
Knicks' Jalen Brunson defends his dad amid NBA investigation
The New York Knicks' hire of assistant coach Rick Brunson in June 2022 raised eyebrows at the time, and it's still making headlines.
Jalen Brunson defends dad Rick as NBA investigates Knicks coach’s promotion
Late Monday night, the Knicks issued a statement condemning the NBA for probing Rick’s promotion to lead assistant.
Knicks make pre-emptive statement pushing back on rumored investigation of assistant coach Rick Brunson
Brunson, father of Knicks star Jalen Brunson, was given a promotion with the team the same summer his son took a discount to stay.
Knicks Defend Rick Brunson's Promotion, Call Rumored NBA Investigation 'Offensive'
The New York Knicks are not happy with rumors the NBA is investigating their promotion of Rick Brunson, who is the father of Jalen Brunson, to lead
Knicks blast NBA probe on assistant coach, former N.J. high school coach as ‘offensive...harassment’
In December 2022, the NBA found that the Knicks violated tampering rules in its pursuit of then-Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson before starting free agency. The Knicks were penalized a second-round pick in the 2025 Draft as a result.
NBA has been ‘poking around’ on Knicks’ promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson
According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the NBA has been poking around on the Knicks’ promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson.
Devin Booker Makes Honest Jalen Brunson Assessment After Knicks-Suns Game
Jalen Brunson finished with 36 points, two rebounds, ten assists and one steal while shooting 12/21 from the field and 7/11 from the three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time. After the game, Suns star Devin Booker was asked about Brunson (h/t Duane Rankin of azcentral).
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Rick Brunson investigation, explained: Why Knicks are furious over NBA probe
The NBA has reportedly launched a probe into the Knicks' promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson, per Ian Begley of SNY ...
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson Speaks Out On NBA Investigation Into Dad's Hiring
And the latest investigation on the Knicks centers around one of their assistant coaches. Rick Brunson, Thibodeau's top ...
Knicks Star Denies Comment on Father's Investigation
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will let his father's resume do the talking. As the team prepared for a Wednesday night ...