Rick Brunson: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

Jalen Brunson was inspired by Kobe Bryant long before he even set foot in the NBA. Kobe Bryant is still revered by many NBA fans for paying the game forward in a way few others did.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / November 19

Are Jalen Brunson, Karl Anthony-Towns Playing Tonight? Knicks vs Mavs Injury Report, Where to Watch & More (Nov. 19)

A possible return to Dallas for Jalen Brunson is a key storyline in tonight’s NBA matchup between the New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks. The Knicks are competing for a top position in the Eastern Conference, while the Mavericks are struggling and looking to halt a disappointing losing streak.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 14

Mark Cuban Calls Out Knicks' Jalen Brunson Punishment

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks might not be out of the shark tank just yet. During a recent appearance on "Pablo Torre Finds Out," Dallas Mavericks

Cooper Flagg News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

The 'Most points in an NBA Christmas Day game' quiz

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 5

Jalen Brunson Snubs Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic & More for Derrick Rose on Special Day

Derrick Rose turned 37 on October 4, and fans across the world made sure to celebrate the youngest MVP in NBA history. Social media lit up with tributes, while the Detroit Pistons shared a classic clip of Rose saying, “Excuse my English, but I was born to do this s—.” And honestly, he wasn’t lying.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 3

Knicks' deal with Jalen Brunson isn't cap cheating — despite criticism

Knicks' deal with Jalen Brunson isn't salary-cap cheating — despite criticism

The New York Knicks don't have to worry about their deal with Jalen Brunson.

Clippers may have circumvented salary cap with superstar's deal

Kawhi Leonard’s reported ‘no show’ endorsement deal could prompt NBA probe

Why Kawhi Leonard should have stayed with the Raptors

Who are the 25 best shooters in the NBA right now?

The 'NBA head coaching wins leaders' quiz

New York Knicks News / The SportsRush / August 24

Fred Katz Brings Up Jalen Brunson’s Family Motto to Reveal Why Tom Thibodeau Was the Perfect Coach for Him

Tom Thibodeau’s firing after the New York Knicks’ 2024/25 season raised many eyebrows, given that he was the man behind the franchise’s resurgence. Thibodeau had taken them back to the Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years and came close to toppling the Indiana Pacers.

College Basketball News / The SportsRush / August 10

Ex-Villanova Coach’s Suggestion Was Discarded By Jalen Brunson’s Mother After Concerns Over Degree

Aspiring NBA players’ main goal is to make the league. If they are good enough to make that jump straight to a professional level after just a single season in college, they will do so.

New York Knicks News / HITC / August 10

New York Knicks replace Jalen Brunson’s father with former LA Lakers staffer

New York Knicks’ new associate head coach Chris Jent is set to join Mike Brown’s staff, bringing with him a wealth of experience working with top-level talent.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 2

Report reveals who Knicks are targeting to fill out coaching staff

As the Knicks continue to work on filling out their coaching staff under new head coach Mike Brown, Lakers assistant Greg St. Jean and Grizzlies assistant Patrick Mutombo are among the potential targets they’ve considered.

Knicks make smart $150M decision amid critical offseason

Head-coaching change may have sealed Knicks star's extension

Former Knicks forward drawing interest from Panathinaikos

The post-draft, post-free agency NBA team power rankings

The '10 three-pointers in an NBA game' quiz

New York Knicks News / Hardwood Heroics / July 10

'Everyone Knows I Like to Play Fast' – New York Knicks’ Mike Brown Hints Huge Jalen Brunson Plan Ahead of 2025-26 Campaign

Newly minted New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown is planning to implement a faster style of play while building a sustainable winning culture for the 2025-26 season and beyond.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

New York Knicks News / Last Word On Sports / July 8

Mike Brown Demotes Rick Brunson To Exert More Control, Search Underway

NEW YORK – A new era is unfolding inside Madison Square Garden. Mike Brown wants control, and Rick Brunson’s role is changing to make that clear. Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports Mike Brown will hire an associate head coach, bumping Rick Brunson down the pecking order.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / July 8

Jalen Brunson’s dad is being demoted by Knicks

Jalen Brunson’s father is getting demoted by the New York Knicks under new head coach Mike Brown. Rick Brunson will retain a lesser role on the Knicks’ bench next season as Brown hires his own associate head coach, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / July 8

Rick Brunson Will Have Lesser Role With Knicks Under Mike Brown

According to NBA insider Stefan Bondy of The New York Post, Rick Brunson will have a lesser role with the New York Knicks under new head coach Mike Brown.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Jalen Brunson Reacts to Knicks Coaching News Regarding His Father

It has been an interesting offseason thus far for the New York Knicks as they try to improve their roster and make a run at a championship next season.

NBA News / The SportsRush / June 13

Jalen Brunson Describes How He Bought His Dad a Watch to Make Up for Unintentionally Hurting Him

Jalen Brunson has surpassed the heights his father, Rick Brunson, reached during his NBA career. Whenever the two-time All-Star gets the opportunity to show gratitude to his dad, he takes it.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 7

Former Knicks Guard Calls For Assistant Coach's Promotion

Iman Shumpert wants the New York Knicks to become a family business. Shumpert is the latest Manhattan alum to sound off on the team's active coaching vacancy, calling for the Knicks to promote associate head coach Rick Brunson to the top spot while covering Game 1 of the NBA Finals for ESPN.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4

Unflattering report emerges about Knicks' Rick Brunson

Firing Tom Thibodeau might not be the fix to all that ails the New York Knicks right now.

Jalen Brunson’s response to Tom Thibodeau question resurfaces after coach’s firing

Mikal Bridges' contract situation may have inspired Tom Thibodeau firing

Knicks owed it to themselves to try different approach at HC

Firing Tom Thibodeau hasn't helped NBA teams

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

The 'Most points in a game for each NBA team in 2024-25' quiz

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / June 5

Sources: Multiple Knicks players unhappy with Rick Brunson's presence on bench

One source called Rick the person with the most power in the entire organization.

Knicks owed it to themselves to try different approach at HC

Firing Tom Thibodeau hasn't helped NBA teams

Mikal Bridges' contract situation may have inspired Tom Thibodeau firing

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

The 'Most points in a game for each NBA team in 2024-25' quiz

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / March 18

Jalen Brunson says being face of Knicks franchise has ‘changed my life for the better’

During an interview with NBA reporter Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Jalen Brunson spoke about being the face of the New York Knicks. “For the most part, it’s been pretty amazing,” Brunson said.

NBA News / Basketball Network / December 23

'Learning to win in different roles' - Brunson on the most important lesson he learned at Villanova

Jalen Brunson's journey in the NBA has had an impressive development arc. His first role was limited while he was a Dallas Maverick, but JB managed to become a reliable contributor off the bench before being inserted in the starting lineup and becoming a second option to superstar Luka Doncic.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / December 4, 2024

NBA Closes Investigation Into Rick Brunson’s Promotion, Knicks Call Probe ‘Harassment’

The Knicks have weathered another NBA investigation, this time over the promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson. After a month of back-and-forth with the league, the NBA has closed its probe into the matter, and the Knicks are firing back hard.