2025 Offseason. Episode 5: June 30th to July 6th, 2025!

Koron PIerre
Jul 7
8 min read

This episode features everything inside the Knicks from June 30th to July 6th, 2025!

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Knicks Coaching Search!

1. New York Post. (2025, June 30). Knicks bringing Mike Brown back for second interview in potential coaching sign. https://nypost.com/2025/06/30/sports/knicks-bringing-mike-brown-back-for-second-interview/

2. HoopsHype. (2025). Mike Brown gets second interview for Knicks coaching job. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/mike-brown-gets-second-interview-for-knicks-coaching-job/

3. ESPN. (2025). Sources: Mike Brown emerges as strong candidate for Knicks job. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45621561/sources-mike-brown-emerges-strong-candidate-knicks-job

4. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks reach out to Dawn Staley about head coach position. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-reach-out-to-dawn-staley-about-head-coach-position/

5. New York Post. (2025, June 30). Knicks talked to Hall of Famer Dawn Staley about coaching job. https://nypost.com/2025/06/30/sports/knicks-talked-to-dawn-staley-about-coaching-job/

6. HoopsHype. (2025). Derrick Rose reacts to Thibodeau firing and Knicks changes. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3730863/

7. SNY. (2025). Mike Brown’s second Knicks head coaching interview Tuesday. https://sny.tv/articles/mike-brown-second-knicks-head-coaching-interview-tuesday

8. HoopsHype. (2025). James Borrego joining Knicks if Mike Brown gets head coaching job. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/james-borrego-joining-knicks-if-mike-brown-gets-head-coaching-job/

9. HoopsHype. (2025). Dawn Staley impressed in Knicks interview but not a finalist. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3731843/

10. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks bringing back Brown, Borrego, Nori for second interviews. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3731844/

11. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks coaching search nearing conclusion, sources say. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3732610/

12. New York Daily News. (2025, July 1). Knicks bringing ex-Kings coach Mike Brown in for second interview. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/01/knicks-bringing-ex-kings-coach-mike-brown-in-for-second-interview/

13. HoopsHype. (2025). Mike Brown needs Dolan’s final approval to become Knicks coach. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3732787/

14. HoopsHype. (2025). Mike Brown viewed as favorite for Knicks job as search ends. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3732788/

15. New York Post. (2025, July 1). Jason Kidd expected to sign extension with Mavericks after Knicks interest. https://nypost.com/2025/07/01/sports/jason-kidd-expected-to-sign-extension-with-mavericks-after-knicks-interest/

Mike Brown Announced As New Knicks Head Coach!

1. New York Post. (2025, July 2). Knicks hiring Mike Brown to lead new era with heightened expectations. https://nypost.com/2025/07/02/sports/knicks-hiring-mike-brown-to-lead-new-era-with-heightened-expectations/

2. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks finalize hiring Mike Brown as head coach. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3734223/

3. HoopsHype. (2025). More details emerge on Knicks’ hiring of Mike Brown. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3734224/

4. New York Daily News. (2025, July 2). Knicks to hire Mike Brown as head coach: Source. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/02/knicks-to-hire-mike-brown-head-coach-source/

5. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks confirm hiring of Mike Brown. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3734310/

6. HoopsHype. (2025). Mike Brown accepts Knicks job offer. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3734311/

7. Daily Knicks. (2025). Knicks prove all their detractors wrong with savvy Mike Brown hire. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-prove-all-their-detractors-wrong-with-savvy-mike-brown-hire

8. ESPN. (2025). NBA coaching carousel: Pros, cons, next steps for Mike Brown and Knicks. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44481123/nba-coaching-carousel-pros-cons-next-mike-brown-knicks-every-job

9. HoopsHype. (2025). Pelicans denied Nuggets permission to interview Borrego. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/pelicans-denied-nuggets-permission-to-interview-james-borrego/

10. Daily Knicks. (2025). Knicks' Mike Brown hire just revealed everything about their direction. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-mike-brown-hire-just-revealed-everything-about-their-direction-01jz633nkhbd

11. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks players react to Mike Brown hiring. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3734603/

12. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks officially introduce Mike Brown as new head coach. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3734611/

13. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks set expectations for Mike Brown’s first season. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3734612/

14. New York Post. (2025, July 2). Mike Brown hiring draws mixed reactions from fans. https://nypost.com/2025/07/02/sports/knicks-mike-brown-hiring-draws-mixed-reactions-from-fans/

15. Daily Knicks. (2025). Mike Brown's Knicks future hinges on one thing the front office must avoid. https://dailyknicks.com/mike-brown-s-knicks-future-hinges-on-one-thing-the-front-office-must-avoid

16. New York Post. (2025, July 2). Why Mike Brown makes a lot of sense for win-now Knicks. https://nypost.com/2025/07/02/sports/why-mike-brown-makes-a-lot-of-sense-for-win-now-knicks/

17. Daily Knicks. (2025). Knicks replaced Tom Thibodeau with same coach: Strange signing. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-replaced-tom-thibodeau-same-coach-strange-signing

18. New York Post. (2025, July 2). Answering Mike Brown questions that loom over Knicks hiring. https://nypost.com/2025/07/02/sports/answering-mike-brown-questions-that-loom-over-knicks-hiring/

19. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks outline Mike Brown's coaching staff plans. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3734747/

20. SNY. (2025). Knicks coaching process and assistant plans under Mike Brown. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-how-mike-brown-coach-process-assistants

21. HoopsHype. (2025). Brown’s strategic vision for Knicks shared with front office. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3734748/

22. ESPN. (2025). Knicks hire Mike Brown: How New York looks different in 2025–26. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45647695/knicks-hire-mike-brown-how-new-york-looks-different-2025-26

23. New York Post. (2025, July 3). Knicks counting on Mike Brown to do something he’s never done. https://nypost.com/2025/07/03/sports/knicks-counting-on-mike-brown-to-do-something-hes-never-done/

24. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks prepare for Mike Brown transition. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3735647/

25. New York Daily News. (2025, July 3). Knicks head coach Mike Brown, LeBron James, and NBA ties. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/03/knicks-head-coach-mike-brown-lebron-james-nba/

26. New York Daily News. (2025, July 3). Mike Lupica: Mike Brown, Thibodeau, Rose, and Dolan. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/03/mike-lupica-mike-brown-knicks-coach-thibodeau-leon-rose-dolan/

27. New York Post. (2025, July 3). How Mike Brown can deploy expanded Knicks rotation. https://nypost.com/2025/07/03/sports/how-mike-brown-can-deploy-expanded-knicks-rotation/

28. HoopsHype. (2025). Expected offensive changes under Mike Brown. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3736404/

29. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks offense overhaul under Mike Brown projected. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3736405/

30. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks roster plans under new coach Mike Brown. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3736406/

31. New York Post. (2025, July 3). The big Knicks changes Mike Brown is likely to bring on offense. https://nypost.com/2025/07/03/sports/the-big-knicks-changes-mike-brown-is-likely-to-bring-on-offense/

32. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks future rotation possibilities under Brown. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3736452/

33. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks’ evolving playbook under Mike Brown. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3737304/

34. SNY. (2025, July 4). Why Mike Brown is a smart hire for Knicks. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-mike-brown-smart-hire-7-4-25

35. New York Daily News. (2025, July 5). Mike Brown could improve Knicks' playoff success. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/05/mike-brown-knicks-coach-improve-playoffs-brunson-towns-thibodeau/

36. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks will commit $70 million to coaching over 4 years. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-will-commit-70-million-in-salaries-to-the-head-coach-position-over-the-next-four-years/

37. HoopsHype. (2025). Details of Mike Brown's Knicks contract revealed. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3739104/

38. New York Post. (2025, July 5). Mike Brown’s Knicks contract revealed as huge expectations await. https://nypost.com/2025/07/05/sports/mike-browns-knicks-contract-revealed-as-huge-expectations-await/

39. HoopsHype. (2025). Final confirmation of Mike Brown hire by Knicks. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3739923/

40. New York Daily News. (2025, July 5). Mike Brown aims to elevate Brunson and Towns with Knicks. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/05/mike-brown-knicks-coach-improve-playoffs-brunson-towns-thibodeau/

41. HoopsHype. (2025). Jalen Brunson reacts to Mike Brown hiring: “WHAT?!” https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3732796/

The Latest Free Agency News!

1. ESPN. (2025). NBA free agency 2025: What we're hearing about the Lakers, Knicks and 18 other NBA teams. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45612093/nba-free-agency-2025-hearing-lakers-knicks-18-other-nba-teams

2. HoopsHype. (2025). Landry Shamet to draw interest from contenders. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/landry-shamet-to-draw-interest-from-contenders/

3. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks a team to watch for Tyus Jones. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-a-team-to-watch-for-tyus-jones/

4. HoopsHype. (2025). Josh Hart reacts to Westbrook rumors: "Man someone tell him to go head and retire already". https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3730315/

5. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks interested in Russell Westbrook. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-interested-in-russell-westbrook/

6. HoopsHype. (2025). Jason Kidd was top Knicks target, but Mike Brown emerging as front-runner. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3730433/

7. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks and Magic among teams interested in Tyus Jones. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3730435/

8. New York Daily News. (2025, June 30). 2025 Knicks offseason guide: Team needs, target free agents and trades to watch. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/06/30/2025-knicks-offseason-guide-team-needs-target-free-agents-and-trades-to-watch/

9. HoopsHype. (2025). Russell Westbrook and Knicks expected to have mutual interest. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3730458/

10. SNY. (2025). Knicks, Russell Westbrook will have mutual interest once NBA free agency begins. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-russell-westbrook-mutual-interest-nba-free-agency

11. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks a team to watch for Tyus Jones. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-a-team-to-watch-for-tyus-jones/

12. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks, Nuggets, and Lakers among candidates to sign Al Horford away from Boston. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-nuggets-and-lakers-among-candidates-to-sign-al-horford-away-from-boston/

13. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks unlikely to sign Westbrook due to lack of role, says Stefan Bondy. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3730823/

14. HoopsHype. (2025). Jordan Clarkson heading to Knicks on a minimum deal. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3730795/

15. HoopsHype. (2025). Jordan Clarkson expected to sign with Knicks on minimum deal. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/jordan-clarkson-heading-to-knicks-on-a-minimum-deal/

16. New York Post. (2025, June 30). Jordan Clarkson expected to sign with Knicks in NBA free agency after Jazz buyout. https://nypost.com/2025/06/30/sports/jordan-clarkson-expected-to-sign-with-knicks-in-nba-free-agency-after-jazz-buyout/

17. Daily Knicks. (2025). Knicks only needed the veteran’s minimum to address their biggest flaws. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-only-needed-veteran-s-minimum-to-address-their-biggest-flaws

18. HoopsHype. (2025, July 1). Kings remain interested in Russell Westbrook; Knicks no longer a viable destination. https://hoopshype.com/2025/07/01/kings-remain-interested-in-russell-westbrook/

19. HoopsHype. (2025). Guerschon Yabusele headed to Knicks on two-year deal. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/guerschon-yabusele-headed-to-knicks-on-two-year-deal/

20. Daily Knicks. (2025). Knicks fans will soon relive Mike Breen's nightmare after Jordan Clarkson signing. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-fans-will-soon-relive-mike-breen-nightmare-after-jordan-clarkson-signing

21. HoopsHype. (2025). Finalists for Guerschon Yabusele were Nuggets, Knicks. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/finalists-for-guerschon-yabusele-were-nuggets-knicks/

22. SNY. (2025). Knicks signing Guerschon Yabusele to two-year deal. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-signing-guerschon-yabusele-two-year-deal

23. New York Daily News. (2025, July 1). Guerschon Yabusele agrees to free agent deal with Knicks. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/01/guerschon-yabusele-agrees-free-agent-deal-knicks/

24. HoopsHype. (2025). Jordan Clarkson gave back $3.6M in Utah buyout; Knicks to pay minimum. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3732745/

25. HoopsHype. (2025). Landry Shamet drawing interest from contenders including Knicks. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3734214/

26. New York Post. (2025, July 2). How Knicks’ targeted moves compare in NBA free agency. https://nypost.com/2025/07/02/sports/how-knicks-targeted-moves-compare-in-nba-free-agency/

27. SNY. (2025, July 2). Knicks salary cap situation in free agency. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-salary-cap-situation-free-agency-7-2-25

28. Daily Knicks. (2025). Knicks gained major versatility and fans might not realize how big it is. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-gained-major-versatility-and-fans-might-not-realize-how-big-it-is

29. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks checked in on Ben Simmons. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-checked-in-on-ben-simmons/

30. Daily Knicks. (2025). Knicks' next move after hiring Mike Brown is crystal clear. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-next-move-after-hiring-mike-brown-is-crystal-clear-01jz6d3yeq2y

31. New York Daily News. (2025, July 3). Damian Lillard to the Knicks? NBA free agency speculation grows. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/03/damian-lillard-knicks-nba-free-agency/

32. SNY. (2025). Knicks eyeing Deandre Ayton in free agency 2025. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-deandre-ayton-free-agency-2025

33. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks monitoring Deandre Ayton situation. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3736453/

34. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks remain interested in big man Deandre Ayton. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3736454/

35. SNY. (2025). Clarkson, Yabusele can boost Knicks’ bench. https://sny.tv/articles/jordan-clarkson-guerschon-yabusele-can-provide-knicks-bench

36. New York Post. (2025, July 4). Knicks signing Guerschon Yabusele: Why he joined the team. https://nypost.com/2025/07/04/sports/knicks-signing-guerschon-yabusele-speaks-on-why-he-joined-team/

37. HoopsHype. (2025). Guerschon Yabusele: "Sixers offer was really, really low". https://hoopshype.com/rumor/guerschon-yabusele-on-sixers-offer-it-was-really-really-low-to-be-honest/

38. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks continue to add depth with Yabusele signing. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3739286/

39. New York Post. (2025, July 5). Guerschon Yabusele’s contract gives Knicks flexibility. https://nypost.com/2025/07/05/sports/guerschon-yabuseles-contract-gives-knicks-flexibility/

40. HoopsHype. (2025). Jason Dumas: Sixers never followed up with Yabusele before Knicks offer. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3732845/

41. HoopsHype. (2025, June 30). Landry Shamet to draw interest from contenders. https://hoopshype.com/2025/06/30/landry-shamet-to-draw-interest-from-contenders/

HoopsHype. (2025). Guerschon Yabusele signing official; contract structured to leave room for veteran minimum deals. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3741659/

Smoking Hot Knicks Topics

1. Daily Knicks. (2025). Knicks make bold championship push after swiping fan favorite from arch rival. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-make-bold-championship-push-after-swiping-fan-favorite-from-arch-rival

2. Daily Knicks. (2025). New York Knicks must avoid Damian Lillard nightmare at all costs after shocking release. https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-must-avoid-damian-lillard-nightmare-all-costs-after-shocking-release

3. Daily Knicks. (2025). Knicks could be surprise winners of NBA's most shocking free-agency twist. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-could-be-surprise-winners-of-nba-s-most-shocking-free-agency-twist-01jz3vgcfzez

4. SNY. (2025). Why Knicks should not entertain Mitchell Robinson trade. https://sny.tv/articles/why-knicks-should-not-entertain-mitchell-robinson-trade

5. Daily Knicks. (2025). Knicks gained major versatility and fans might not realize how big it is. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-gained-major-versatility-and-fans-might-not-realize-how-big-it-is

6. SNY. (2025). Why Knicks should not entertain Mitchell Robinson trade. https://sny.tv/articles/why-knicks-should-not-entertain-mitchell-robinson-trade

7. Daily Knicks. (2025). The major problem the Knicks need Mike Brown to fix ASAP. https://dailyknicks.com/the-major-problem-the-knicks-need-mike-brown-to-fix-asap-01jz8h7nejcy

8. Daily Knicks. (2025). Everything is about to speed up in New York, and it starts with Mike Brown. https://dailyknicks.com/everything-is-about-to-speed-up-in-new-york-and-it-starts-with-mike-brown

9. New York Post. (2025, July 3). New Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson brings style to MSG. https://nypost.com/2025/07/03/sports/new-knicks-guard-jordan-clarkson-brings-style-to-msg/

10. New York Post. (2025, July 3). Stephen A. Smith can't wait to watch Michael McBride. https://nypost.com/2025/07/03/sports/stephen-a-smith-cant-wait-to-watch-michael-mcbride/

11. New York Post. (2025, July 5). NBA 2025–26 power rankings: Where Knicks stand. https://nypost.com/2025/07/05/sports/nba-2025-26-power-rankings-where-knicks-stand/

12. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks playoff expectations skyrocket with free agency additions. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3739533/

13. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks expect Mike Brown to elevate young talent and maximize roster. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3735643/

14. Daily Knicks. (2025). Knicks on verge of catastrophic Russell Westbrook mistake if rumors are true. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-on-verge-of-catastrophic-russell-westbrook-mistake-if-rumors-are-true

15. Daily Knicks. (2025). Josh Hart's Knicks future may be in serious doubt after polarizing report. https://dailyknicks.com/josh-hart-knicks-future-serious-doubt-polarizing-russell-westbrook-report-01jz1b0z7tkf

16. ESPN. (2025). NBA summer league 2025: How to watch, schedule, rosters, news. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45597669/nba-summer-league-2025-how-watch-schedule-rosters-news

Flagship Topic: 5 Reasons the Knicks Are Crushing the East Right Now!

1. New York Post. (2025, July 5). NBA 2025–26 power rankings: Where Knicks stand. https://nypost.com/2025/07/05/sports/nba-2025-26-power-rankings-where-knicks-stand/

2. HoopsHype. (2025). Knicks playoff expectations skyrocket with free agency additions. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3739533/

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