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• Mavs Delayed Jalen Brunson Extension Over Doncic Fit Concerns, Underestimated Knicks Family Ties
The Dallas Mavericks' decision to delay Jalen Brunson's contract extension in 2021 stemmed from concerns about his defensive fit alongside Luka Doncic and uncertainty over whether the team could afford to retain both Brunson and wing Dorian Finney-Smith, according to team sources cited by ESPN.
When the two played together, opposing teams targeted both guards defensively, exposing the pairing in t...2026
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• Knicks Notes: Brunson, Towns, Brown, NBA Finals
It was family connections that brought Jalen Brunson to the Knicks in 2022, more than the money or the chance to play in the NBA’s biggest city, Ramona Shelburne of ESPN writes in a lengthy profile of the All-Star guard. Brunson had deep connections to team president Leon Rose, who had served as an agent […]...2026
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• Jalen Brunson Trade Talks At 2022 Deadline Between Knicks, Mavs Stalled Over Draft Picks
The New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks engaged in serious trade discussions for Jalen Brunson at the 2022 trade deadline, but negotiations collapsed when New York refused to include first-round draft picks in any deal, league sources told The Athletic.
Dallas had declined to offer Brunson a four-year, $55 million extension and identified the Knicks as their strongest competition for the guard, w...2026
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• Karl-Anthony Towns Hopes To Extend With Knicks
Karl-Anthony Towns is enjoying playing at home for the New York Knicks. That's something that Towns hopes continues long-term.
"Hell yeah. Hell yeah, I want to stay here," Towns said when asked about extending his deal with New York. "Obviously get a chance to be home, see my family. It means more than the money, you know.
"So just to be able to be here with the fans, be with the family. It means...2025
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• Knicks Fire Tom Thibodeau As Head Coach
The New York Knicks have fired Tom Thibodeau as head coach. Leon Rose made the decision with the support of James Dolan.
Thibodeau's job security was under question entering the playoffs, but the Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals where they were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in six games.
Thibodeau was head coach of the Knicks for five seasons after he was hired ahead of the 2020...2025
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• Report: Knicks Interested In Trading For Alperen Sengun, Jalen Duren
According to NBA reporter Marc Berman, Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun and Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren are on the New York Knicks’ trade radar. The Knicks could be looking to make another move after acquiring Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets. Leon Rose was in 1st row of presser yesterday with Mikal’s mother. […]
The post Report: Knicks Interested In ...2024
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• Joel Embiid Mentioned In League Circles As Knicks' Ideal Trade Candidate
Joel Embiid has been mentioned within league circles as the ideal trade candidate for the New York Knicks should he ever request a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers.
Before Leon Rose was hired by the Knicks, he represented Embiid as his agent.
"Leon is my guy," Embiid said after Rose was hired. "He's like family to me. When I heard the news I was happy for him. He's cool. Being an agent for such a...2023
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• Knicks Penalized 2025 Second Round Pick For Jalen Brunson Tampering
The New York Knicks have been penalized their 2025 second round pick due to the NBA's investigation into tampering surrounding the Jalen Brunson signing.
The league found that the Knicks engaged in free agency discussions involving Brunson prior to the date when such discussions were permitted.
The Knicks have a number of ties to Brunson including his father, Rick Brunson, as well as his agent, Sa...2022
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• Chris Paul: Knicks not on my mind, but my kids are
After being linked to the New York Knicks in a recent report, Chris Paul was asked about the rumor on Friday. On Thursday, a report from former Knicks reporter Frank Isola said the team would look into trading for Paul this offseason. The report was based on how well CP3 has done in Oklahoma City this season and the fact that few teams would have interest in acquiring an aging point guard making $...2020
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• Tuesday NBA Roundup: Carmelo Anthony's Timeline Out of Sync with Knicks' Future
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