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NBA Executives Think New York Knicks Will Be Penalized For Tampering To Sign Jalen Brunson

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jul 5, 2022
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Jalen Brunson was the most recruited free agent this season as the New York Knicks pulled out all the stops to ensure they can sign the Dallas Mavericks guard. The Knicks traded various players and picks to make sure they had the cap space to sign JB, with the contract details of his signing being reported by Shams Charania a day before free agency opened.

Many fans have joked about the obvious tampering people assume the Knicks to have done. Jalen’s father, Rick Brunson is an assistant coach with the Knicks. His agent is the son of Leon Rose and Leon also happens to be Jalen’s Godfather. There is a lot of familial connection in New York for Jalen who was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks as a second-round pick in 2018.

League executives widely believe that New York will be penalized for tampering with Brunson prior to the opening of the signing window. 

Knicks are expected to be penalized for tampering regarding their agreement with Jalen Brunson, per Fred Katz

Mavericks were 'frustrated' because reports of a finished contract between Brunson and Knicks came out before sides were allowed to speak to each other pic.twitter.com/RcqzhTCdt3

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 5, 2022

From what I’ve gathered, the Mavericks are quite frustrated with the Knicks — and not just because reports of a finished deal came out before New York was even allowed to speak with Brunson (though I am not sure how tampering rules account for father-son relationships, and this situation involves two of those). Dallas wasn’t thrilled about Knicks executive William “World Wide Wes” Wesley showing up courtside to a Mavs-Jazz playoff game, either.

People I talk to around the league expect the Knicks to get dinged for tampering. (h/t NBC Sports)

It is impossible to prove tampering between father-son as those conversations can’t really be monitored by the NBA. However, the contract details leaking ahead of time gives Dallas some actual juice to push the league office with while trying to prove that the franchise tampered with Brunson.

Tampering or no tampering, it seems Jalen wanted to leave Dallas and Luka Doncic for New York. He will always be a second-option behind Luka in Dallas, with the Slovenian guard needing the ball to do a lot of his damage offensively. Jalen had to play pout of rhythm to accommodate Luka and elected to leave for a team where he is the lead ball-handler. 

What’s done is done and the Knicks being fined second-round picks won’t improve the Mavericks team this offseason that has failed to replace Brunson. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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