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Brown doubles down on starless Knicks rotations after Game 2 stumble
sports1 month ago

Brown doubles down on starless Knicks rotations after Game 2 stumble

Knicks coach Mike Brown defended the lineup rotations that often exclude star players Towns and Brunson, saying those lineups had been productive since March and aren’t solely responsible for the Game 2 loss. He cited turnovers during that stretch as a factor but indicated he may keep the unconventional approach or revert to staggered stars, keeping the bench unit under pressure as the series continues.

Broadcast glitch sparks phantom timeout drama in Knicks-Hawks Game 2
sports1 month ago

Broadcast glitch sparks phantom timeout drama in Knicks-Hawks Game 2

Knicks coach Mike Brown used two timeouts late in Game 2 against the Hawks, but NBC’s scorebug incorrectly showed the Knicks had a timeout left, fueling social-media confusion after a 107-106 loss that tied the series. Brown said the calls were meant to set up a late possession and the broadcast error became the focal point of postgame chatter.

Brown calls out Towns for lazy sequence as Knicks stumble vs. Kings
sports4 months ago

Brown calls out Towns for lazy sequence as Knicks stumble vs. Kings

Knicks coach Mike Brown publicly criticized Karl-Anthony Towns for a lazy defensive sequence late in the second quarter of a 112-101 loss to the Kings, saying Towns didn’t sprint back on defense after a strip and allowed a long rebound leading to an open 3. Brown and teammates stressed that defense was the bigger issue, with Josh Hart calling the night undisciplined as New York shot poorly from three and faced a high free-throw toll.

Knicks officially hire Mike Brown, emphasizing his championship pedigree
sports10 months ago

Knicks officially hire Mike Brown, emphasizing his championship pedigree

The New York Knicks have officially hired Mike Brown as their new head coach on a four-year, $40 million deal, bringing his extensive NBA experience and championship pedigree to the team after firing Tom Thibodeau. Brown, a two-time Coach of the Year with a successful coaching record, aims to lead the Knicks to a championship, building on his previous playoff and Finals experience with multiple NBA teams.

Knicks Hire Mike Brown as New Coach Amid High Expectations
sports10 months ago

Knicks Hire Mike Brown as New Coach Amid High Expectations

Mike Brown has signed a four-year, $40 million contract to become the new head coach of the New York Knicks, replacing Tom Thibodeau, who the Knicks still owe $30 million. Brown, with a history of coaching success including a stint with the Cavaliers and recent success with the Kings, now faces the challenge of leading a Knicks team that has been a consistent playoff contender, aiming for their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 amidst a competitive Eastern Conference.