Knicks Release Statement Regarding NBA’s ‘Offensive’ Investigation into Rick Brunson Promotion

The summer of 2024 was a good summer for the Brunson family.

First, New York Knicks Assistant coach Johnnie Bryant left to join the team. Cleveland Cavaliers‘ roster – leading to the promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson. Then, Rick’s son, guard Jalen Brunson, signed a team-friendly extension with the Knicks.

But from the NBA’s perspective, these events seem too good to be true. compared to monday night report From SNY’s Ian Begley NBA launches investigation into whether Brunsons’ schemes constitute transgression; it was an insinuation that sparked an angry response from New York.

Rumor has it that Rick Brunson’s promotion, in response to an NBA investigation, replaced Johnnie Bryant and received the same salary as Bryant. It is offensive for anyone to suggest that Rick does not deserve a promotion,” the Knicks’ parent company said in a statement. “Rick has done a tremendous job and will continue to do so. “We see this as more harassment towards the Knicks because of our opposition to some NBA issues.”

As Begley noted, New York owner James Dolan clashed with commissioner Adam Silver on a number of issues. revenue sharing And provision Due to disagreement with Knicks Toronto Raptors.

New York, aided by both Brunsons, is off to a solid 8-6 start this season.