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Kendrick Perkins believes the arrival of Mike Brown will help improve the defensive game of two New York Knicks stars

The New York Knicks’ new coaching hire of Mike Brown has divided the NBA community. After losing to the Indiana Pacers in the Conference Finals, the New York Knicks decided to fire their head coach Tom Thibodeau.

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Knicks' Mike Brown Faces Rotation Challenges

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown is entering his first season with the team, where he will be tasked with taking the franchise over the hump and into the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Mike Brown News Emerges After Joining Knicks

The New York Knicks filled their head coaching vacancy this week by signing two-time NBA Coach of the Year recipient Mike Brown to a four-year, $40 million deal, according to SNY reporter Ian Begley.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 5

How Knicks Stars Can Flourish Under Mike Brown

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown is hoping to get the most out of his new team, which is led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Brunson and Towns became a duo less than a year ago when the Knicks acquired the latter in a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Yudai Baba News / NBA Analysis Network / July 5

Who is Yudai Baba? New York Knicks sign Japanese talent for Summer League squad

The NBA Summer League is about to kick off, and the New York Knicks have plans to bolster their roster. With the hiring of Mike Brown as the new head coach, the New York Knicks can finally completely focus on improving their roster for the 2025-26 NBA season.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 5

Knicks Coaching Contractual Details Revealed

The New York Knicks offered Mike Brown their vacant head coaching position on Wednesday, but little was known about the details of their contractual agreement, let alone how that might clash with any money they still owed out to the recently-fired Tom Thibodeau.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / July 5

Mike Brown receives enormous contract from Knicks

Brown will be getting a lot of money to try to take the Knicks all the way.

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Mike Brown News / Hoops Rumors / July 5

Mike Brown receiving four-year deal from Knicks

Mike Brown‘s new contract with the Knicks will cover four years, according to reports from Casey Powell (aka CP The Fanchise) of Knicks Fan TV and Ian Begley of SNY.tv (Twitter links).

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 5

Knicks Have One Problem After Mike Brown Hire

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown is one of the most talented people in the profession. Brown has been in the NBA since 1997, coaching for seven different franchises, three of which he was a head coach for.

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / July 5

Mike Brown success with New York Knicks depends on how good their own De’Aaron Fox is, says ex-star

Mike Brown is the new head coach of the New York Knicks, which has led to discussions about his offense. Many people see him as a Tom Thibodeau upgrade.

New York Knicks News / NBA Draft on SI / July 5

What Dink Pate Brings to the New York Knicks

New York Knicks signee Dink Pate is a highly talented young player with a ton of potential and room to grow after playing two years in the NBA G League for both Ignite and Mexico City.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / July 5

Knicks’ Mike Brown will be under contract as head coach for 4 years

As the New York Knicks work to formally finalize Mike Brown’s agreement to become the team’s next head coach, new details about the terms of his contract are emerging.

New York Knicks News / FirstSportz / July 5

Team France Star Exposes Sixers’ Lowballing Tactics That Sent him to Knicks

Whenever a season ends, quite a few NBA players are either in the midst of contract negotiations, or part of trades. French star Guerschon Yabusele was one of the former, after his 1-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers came to an end.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 5

Knicks Still Not Favorites in Eastern Conference

The New York Knicks are hoping to unseat the Indiana Pacers as champions of the Eastern Conference. They have made changes to try and make that happen, which has included hiring Mike Brown to be the team's new coach.

Mitchell Robinson News / Empire Sports Media / July 5

Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson gives stamp of approval to new head coach

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson will be playing for his fourth head coach in what will be eight seasons in the league. About a month after the team fired Tom Thibodeau, they landed on Mike Brown to be the guy to lead this group on a championship run.

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Knicks Had Eyes on Mavericks Guard

The New York Knicks haven't been positioned to make any splash signings during this summer's round of NBA free agency, but they have remained active in making a few key moves around the edges, particularly to their second unit.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 5

Mike Brown Facing Pressure With Knicks

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown is being thrown into the fire immediately after being hired. Brown, 55, was chosen after nearly a month-long hiring process to be the next head coach of the Knicks, succeeding Tom Thibodeau, who was fired shortly after being eliminated from the Eastern Conference Finals.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 5

Knicks Don't Deserve Mike Brown?

The New York Knicks have been a sloppy organization for the vast majority of the 21st century. Their perennial championship expectations quickly went out of the window once mismanagement caught up to them over two decades ago, sending them to the basement of the Eastern Conference, where they wallowed for years.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / July 5