NBA, Knicks and Rick Brunson

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 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.
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.
New York Knicks Have Accused NBA Of Harassment Over “Offensive” Investigation Into Rick Brunson’s Promotion
The New York Knicks allege harassment by the NBA, criticizing its "offensive" investigation into Rick Brunson's recent promotion.
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.
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.
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
Jalen Brunson defends dad Rick as NBA investigates Knicks coach’s promotion
Jalen Brunson didn’t want to comment on the NBA looking into his father’s promotion and contract as a potential salary-cap circumvention, but the point guard certainly had a message to anybody questioning Rick Brunson’s coaching credentials.
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.
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).
Knicks furious over NBA probe into Rick Brunson’s promotion: ‘Harassment’
The Knicks accused the NBA of retaliatory “harassment” amid the league’s rumored investigation into Rick Brunson’s promotion to lead assistant.
Rick Brunson breaks silence on what happened after ugly spat with Donte Divencenzo
Rick Brunson says that he and Donte DiVincenzo have moved past their spat. Following a preseason game between the Knicks and ...
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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 ...