The NBA is currently investigating possible tampering accusations against the New York KnicksFormer agents will be signed and pursued free of charge Dallas Mavericks Guard Jalen BrunsonESPN confirmed the information from sources.
Before 6 p.m., teams were not allowed to contact an agent or player to discuss a contract. ET on June 30th, the official opening of free agency. Brunson signed a $44 million, four-year deal with the Knicks on that night.
Brunson has many ties to the Knicks. Leon Rose, team president, made several trades after draft night in order to make enough cap space for Brunson. Rose is also a well-known former player agent, whose first client was Brunson’s father, Rick. Rose represented Jalen Bunson at the start of his career. Rick Brunson, who was recently hired by the Knicks as an assistant coach, has been reunited with Tom Thibodeau for whom he served as assistant. Chicago Bulls Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jalen Bunson, 25, just finished a breakout season that saw him average 16.3 points per game and 4.8 assists per contest. He is Dallas’ No. He is the second option after All-NBA guard Luka DoncicAfter being drafted in 2018, Brunson joined the starting lineup full-time in December. Brunson was a key player in leading the Mavericks into the Western Conference finals, scoring an average of 21.6 points per match during the playoffs.
Yahoo Sports was the first to report on the NBA investigation.
The NBA introduced more strict anti-tampering sanctions in 2019. This included raising the maximum fine for teams at $10 million, increasing the possibility of suspending executives, forfeiting draft choices and even voiding contracts. The threat of contracts being void is virtually nonexistent.
Friday saw the league open an investigation into the allegations. Philadelphia 76ers For possible tampering and early contact This article focuses on the summer free agency class for franchisees James Harden, P.J. Tucker Danuel House Jr.According to sources, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski received the information from them on Friday.
Sources say that Daryl Morey, Sixers president of basketball operations, has already started answering questions from league attorneys.
The Bulls were disowned by the NBA last season. Miami Heat Each second-round selection is eligible for contact with early free agents Lonzo Ball Kyle LowryThese figures will be updated in 2021. The Milwaukee Bucks They were penalized with the loss of a 2022 Second-round Pick for Tampering Charges in Connection With Sacramento Kings Restricted free agent Bogdan Bogdanovic Before the 2020 season.
This report was based on information obtained from Tim MacMahon, ESPN.