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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.

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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.

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / August 9

New York Knicks sign former LA Lakers staffer to replace Jalen Brunson’s father as associate head coach

The New York Knicks now have their next associate head coach to help Mike Brown, and he has plenty of experience with superstars. The New York Knicks made a huge coaching change this offseason.

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.

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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.

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 / New York Knicks on SI / July 8

Familiar Face Returning to Knicks in New Role

The New York Knicks are keeping it in the family—albeit in a reduced capacity. Stefan Bondy of the New York Post confirmed reports that assistant coach Rick Brunson, the father of Knicks franchise face Jalen, will return to the bench set to be led by newly-installed boss Mike Brown.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 3

What Mike Brown hire means for Rick Brunson, other Knicks assistants

Recently, it was announced by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that the New York Knicks would be hiring Mike Brown to be the franchise’s next head coach.

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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.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson has 1-word response to rumor about his father staying with New York

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson saw the rumors swirling around social media about his father, Rick, and he decided not to let them pass without a little humor.

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 6

Bill Simmons questions the role Jalen Brunson’s dad will play in Knicks’ HC search

Following the New York Knicks’ surprising decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau earlier this week, questions have emerged about the influence of Jalen Brunson’s father, Rick Brunson, in the team’s search for a new leader on the sidelines.

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.

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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

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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 / New York Knicks on SI / December 4

Report: NBA Closes Investigation Into Knicks Coach

Per SNY insider Ian Begley, the NBA has closed its investigation into New York Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson, ending a process that MSG Sports previously

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / November 19