NBA Investigates Knicks' Promotion of Rick Brunson

The New York Knicks are facing an NBA investigation regarding the promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson, who is also the father of All-NBA guard Jalen Brunson. The league is scrutinizing whether this promotion was a means to circumvent salary cap rules, especially since Jalen signed a team-friendly four-year, $156 million extension that left over $100 million on the table. Knicks' management has strongly criticized the investigation as 'offensive' and 'harassment,' asserting that Rick assumed the same salary as the former assistant, Johnnie Bryant, who left for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They argue that Rick Brunson's promotion was warranted due to his performance and contributions to the team. This is not the first time the franchise has faced scrutiny from the NBA, having previously lost a draft pick due to tampering allegations related to Jalen's signing. The outcome of this investigation could have significant implications for the Knicks' operations and their relationship with the league.