Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau, who was hired in 2020, wanted Rick Brunson on his staff from the beginning, one source tells Marc Berman of The New York Post. However, some members of upper management had concerns about the circumstances of Brunson’s departure from Minnesota, Berman’s source said. The former Timberwolves assistant resigned after being accused of improper conduct toward women, though he and his lawyer denied any wrongdoing.
Although Brunson is now set to join Thibodeau’s staff in New York, it doesn’t sound like he intends to put the full-court press on his son Jalen Brunson, an unrestricted free agent this summer, to join him. According to Berman, Rick recently told a confidant that he just wants his son to sign the best deal he can, one representative of his market value.
Marc Stein reported today on Substack that there’s “no grave concern bubbling” in Dallas about the Knicks’ hiring of Rick Brunson, and Berman essentially says the same thing in his story. According to Berman, a source who recently spoke to Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said he’d be “shocked” if Dallas doesn’t re-sign Jalen Brunson.
Here’s more on the Knicks:
- The Knicks have been busy conducting pre-draft workouts this week. According to Berman (Twitter links), Tyson Etienne (Wichita State), Orlando Robinson (Fresno State), and Jordan Goldwire (Oklahoma) were among the prospects at the team’s facility on Wednesday, while Jimmy Boeheim (Syracuse) and Andrew Jones (Texas) were among those who auditioned for the team on Thursday.
- Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr., the No. 57 prospect on ESPN’s big board, will work out for the Knicks on Saturday, tweets Adam Zagoria of ZagsBlog.com.
- Several people in touch with the Knicks last month believe the team has interest trading up from No. 11 in the draft, writes Ian Begley of SNY.tv.
Orlando Robinson is gonna be an NBA all-star. If NYK wanna finally win a playoff series then signing Tyus Jones & drafting Orlando Robinson would definitely put them on the right track. It’s a lil weird to me that he’s not being talked about more as a lottery pick. But it reminds me ALOT of another Fresno star a decade ago (Playoff P)that Larry Bird & the Pacers grabbed in the late lottery, I wanna say the same pick that NYK has now (#11)
I’m a fan of Tyus over Brunson
Good news (despite coming from Berman). Brunson won’t make us contenders. Our next PG must be a youngster who we believe or a proven star (won’t happen)
Knicks are the worst run organization in the national basketball association. Hiring a abuser to garner favor with his backup point guard son in hopes of signing him. Outrageous. Poor fit with coach and gm. No athleticism on roster. Years of horrendous drafts. No big name free agent breaking down the doors. Sad.
The Knicks have an extremely athletic team. Obi Toppin & Jericho Sims are literally 2 of the most athletically gifted guys in the league. I gotta disagree about them having yrs of horrendous drafts too. Lol I mean horrendous seems like too strong of a term for any draft
The Knick GENIUSE …….
Knicks draft >>= Mitch Robinson, RJ, Immanuel Quickley, Quentin Grimes, Miles McBride, Jericho Sims, Miles McBride, Obi Toppin, Cam Reddish. All drafted (gave up a pick for Cam).
You gotta be the biggest Aaa on this board. I doubt you know any of these players 9 players 22 and under. Your ignorance is unmatched. Keep up the hate.
Orlando Robinson might not even go in 1st rd. Why should we want any part of that. Jericho Sims is already better than him. Please …….. CJ McCollum ….. stay away from NY until you realize who CJ is.
Best news there can be is Knicks trying to trade up. From 11 I doubt they can move up more than a few spots. I know Blazers and Pelicans are looking for immediate help. Mitch, Quickley, Fournier, Grimes, Burkes, Noel, Randle and 11th pick are all in play …… even Kemba for cap relief.
All I want is Mathurin …… best draft outcome for us. I know he will be there at 7 and could be there at 8.
Or could Pistons give up that 5th pick for Mitch, Quickley and 11th pick. Mmmmmm
>>>> means Jaden Ivey . He can play PG for us.
Ivey is my dream target. He could be our PG! Thats huge, our FO should try to trade up like crazy
Rumors are Blazers, Kings, Pelicans all could trade out. For more immediate help. These teams are primed for playoffs. So by adding proven talent can take next step. Mostly rumors but they make sense for these three teams.
link to sportsnaut.com
Unload at least Randle Kemba Fournier Noel. Knicks won’t be going anywhere until they clear out the complacent multi-millionaires and go with those hungry kids. This draft unquestionably comprises plenty of future major stars.