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In his latest Stein Line newsletter, Marc Stein reported that the Knicks “did not shop reserve guard Tyler Kolek to try to make roster room for Bruce Brown.” According to Stein, only a trade for a center would have pried Kolek from New York’s bench.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / October 19

Knicks Bulletin: ‘Mine is still not washed. It’s in the bag, and I’m afraid to open it.’

One more sleep to witness history. The Knicks enter the NBA’s opening week as the reigning world champs and will see the banner(s) go up in front of the MSG faithful in around 24 hours.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19

Knicks rumors: The player New York didn’t shop in trade talks before cutting Bruce Brown

After the New York Knicks waived Bruce Brown before the regular season, one source says the defending champions didn’t try to keep him. Many assumed the Knicks would make a trade to free up roster space and keep Brown and James Wiseman ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / October 18

Mike Brown says Karl-Anthony Towns was one reason the Knicks signed James Wiseman for final roster spot

The New York Knicks have made the decision on their final roster spot. NBA veteran Bruce Brown has been waived by the New York Knicks in favour of James Wiseman.

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New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / October 17

Knicks Cut Bruce Brown, Pick James Wiseman To Fill Open Roster Spot

With just days to go before the new season officially kicks off, the defending NBA champions have finally settled on their final roster. From last year, not much has changed for the Knicks, especially among the starters.

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New York Knicks News / Field Level Media / October 17

Knicks waive veteran G Bruce Brown

The New York Knicks waived guard Bruce Brown on Saturday. The veteran wing appeared in all 82 games for the Denver Nuggets last season, averaging 7.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 38.5% from 3-point range.

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New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / October 17

Knicks waive Bruce Brown, keeping James Wiseman

The Knicks wanted to keep Bruce Brown. They’re keeping James Wiseman instead, with the payroll leaving little room for both. New York announced Saturday that it waived Brown, putting Wiseman on track to claim the team’s 14th roster spot and serve as the third center behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / October 17

Knicks Place Bruce Brown On Waivers

After exploring avenues to keep him on their roster entering the regular season, the Knicks have decided to waive veteran swingman Bruce Brown, officially announcing the transaction on social media (Twitter link).

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 17

Why the Knicks Need to Sign Both Bruce Brown and James Wiseman

As things stand, the New York Knicks probably can't keep James Wiseman and Bruce Brown. The organization has two open roster spots, but only one it can afford while staying under the second apron.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / October 16

The Knicks don’t have to trade anyone to keep James Wiseman and Bruce Brown

What I’m about to tell you might blow your mind. Hell, it might’ve blown my mind if I told myself this yesterday. The Knicks are currently facing a roster dilemma.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 16

NBA Notes: Knicks, Bruce Brown, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Thunder, Aday Mara

James Wiseman looks like he has a job with the Knicks. New York would like to find a way to keep Bruce Brown, too. There’s “strong support” within the organization for retaining Brown, according to Ian Begley of SNY, who views Wiseman as a lock for the regular-season roster following Thursday’s cuts.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Knicks rumors: The trade New York must make to keep James Wiseman, Bruce Brown

In the final week of the preseason, the New York Knicks face a roster crunch involving James Wiseman and Bruce Brown as they trim things down before Opening Night.

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

Grading Every Knicks Player After Getting Thrashed vs. Raptors

The New York Knicks' penultimate preseason game was a 50-point loss in Toronto. Let's look at what grades were earned by the baker's dozen of Knicks who cooked up quite a fiasco with the main contributors resting.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / October 10

NBA Pushes Back on Second Apron Criticism With $1.3 Billion Claim as Bruce Brown and Other Vets Struggle for Jobs

Bruce Brown played all 82 regular-season games last season, yet he entered the Knicks training camp without a guaranteed contract. His situation has exposed a growing debate over how the NBA’s financial rules affect established veterans.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / October 9

NBA pushes back on Bruce Brown claim that second apron hurts ‘middle’ class

The NBA apparently disagrees with Bruce Brown. Strongly. After Brown suggested this week that the league’s new collective bargaining agreement has made life tougher on “middle” class players, the NBA issued a statement Friday disputing that idea.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 9

NBA Disputes Notion That Second Apron Is Hurting ‘Middle’ Class

The NBA pushed back on Friday on the idea that the second tax apron has had a detrimental effect on the league’s middle class, putting out a statement on social media to dispute that notion.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9

Knicks’ Bruce Brown breaks down major second apron downside

Bruce Brown finds himself fighting for a spot on an NBA roster with only two weeks to go before the start of the regular season. He failed to find any significant offers in free agency despite playing okay basketball for the Denver Nuggets and even suiting up in all 82 games.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / October 7

Bruce Brown Says Second Apron Hurt His Free Agency: 'I’m Fighting For A Job Right Now'

This year’s offseason featured a unique blend of star-caliber talent and veteran role players in the free agent market. While there were many veterans who joined new teams in hopes of emerging as impactful rotation players, only a handful possess the quality that Bruce Brown does.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

Knicks sign former NBA champion to Exhibit 9 deal

The New York Knicks are fresh off an NBA title, and now they are adding a former NBA champion to their roster. On Wednesday, the Knicks made a series of moves, with the most notable one being the addition of Bruce Brown, who joins the team on an Exhibit 9 deal.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 16

Knicks sign Bruce Brown to Exhibit 9 deal, and roster battle grows

The Knicks have added another veteran to what is beginning to resemble an open audition for one available job. New York signed Bruce Brown to an Exhibit 9 contract, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype first reported.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / September 4

Knicks are being linked to 1 former NBA champion

A former NBA champion might possibly be joining the current NBA champions. The New York Knicks could be a “realistic” option for free agent swingman Bruce Brown, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported this week.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / September 4

New York Knicks Could Pursue Bruce Brown As Veteran Fallback Option

The NBA free agent market has dried up a lot from where it was at the start of the summer. With most of the best, impactful players already off the board, options are limited for teams that want to make that one last roster addition.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / August 27

NBA Free Agent Rumors: Lakers Potentially In Mix For Bruce Brown

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Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / January 20, 2025

Former NBA champion could be on the move

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