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Mike Brown admitted he lost his composure in the first half of Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals and apologized to the officials, then credited assistant Rick Brunson—and Brunson’s father—for calming the Knicks and keeping the team focused as they rallied for a 105-95 win behind Jalen Brunson’s 30 points.
The New York Knicks have accused the NBA of "harassment" following an investigation into Rick Brunson's promotion to lead assistant coach, which the team claims is retaliatory. The league is reportedly examining whether Brunson's promotion and salary increase were intended to compensate for his son Jalen Brunson's team-friendly contract extension, potentially constituting cap circumvention. The Knicks argue that Rick Brunson's extensive experience justifies his promotion, while tensions between Knicks owner James Dolan and the NBA over issues like revenue sharing and media rights persist.