Frank Isola
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End game situations? Knicks were 19-12 in Clutch Time wins. That’s fifth best in the league. Jalen Brunson was the league’s Clutch Player of the Year. Keep swallowing the spin while ignoring the facts.
Most prepared coach you will ever see and yet they never practiced end of game situations. Most prepared coach you’ll ever see but every 3rd quarter they get destroyed. Get the absolute fuck out of here. You’re a fucking clown
Jalen Brunson once called Tom Thibodeau “the most prepared coach you will ever see.” Today, Taj Gibson says more of the same. Interesting. This contradicts what the front office was spinning in the wake of the firing.
“Once you go through anything with him, you’re locked in for life…that’s how much he cares about his players.” @TajGibson tells @BGeltzNBA and @SamMitchellNBA the perception of Tom Thibodeau and the relationship with his players is way off.
The bet is Italy. topsoccerbets.com/uefa-womens-eu…
The UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Quarterfinals are SET! 🍿 Which matchup are you excited for the most? 👀
“He’s a warrior trying to fight through things.” Rich Paul discusses the status of Anthony Davis following his eye surgery with @TheFrankIsola Hear all our interviews on the SiriusXM App: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
Phil Handy was reportedly under consideration to join Mike Brown’s staff. A name to look out for on the Knicks bench is Lakers assistant Greg St. Jean, who once served as an assistant on Chris Mullin’s staff at St. John’s.
UPDATE: Both Phil Handy and Popeye Jones have agreed to join Jason Kidd’s coaching staff in Dallas, league sources tell @TheSteinLine and @DLLS_Sports. Handy and Jones will join Jay Triano as newcomers … with Mavs coaching consultant Frank Vogel now Kidd’s associate head coach.
Raúl Jiménez honors Diogo Jota after his goal for Mexico ❤️🎮 The two were teammates at Wolverhampton 🙏
Heartbreaking to watch Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo observe a moment's silence in memory of their Portugal teammate Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva 🤍
My buddy Dave Thompson’s kids arrived at Wimbledon in Knicks gear.
I hope they let an experienced coach like Mike Brown coach the team his way. For example, he should ignore those who foolishly believe the key to success is playing Brunson & KAT less while playing Kolek & Hukporti more.
And why not at least speak to Michael Malone, Mark Jackson, Sam Cassell, Johnnie Bryant and even Jeff Van Gundy.
Knicks wanted Jason Kidd & then called at least three other head coaches under contract. You don’t do that if Mike Brown is your first choice. Of course, all that matters now is if he’s the right choice. Great guy with solid credentials.
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Mike Brown is getting a second interview. But why not a first for Michael Malone. Mark Jackson, Johnnie Bryant and Rick Brunson?
Mike Brown is the first Knicks candidate to get a second interview, the Post has learned nypost.com/2025/06/30/spo…
Mike Brown has coached 758 games and has a .599 winning percentage. He also guided the Cavs, with LeBron James, to the NBA Finals in 2007.
Jason Kidd was the No. 1 target - and until the Knicks name a coach you can’t entirely rule him out - but Mike Brown is emerging as the front runner.
Jason Kidd was the No. 1 target - and until the Knicks name a coach you can’t entirely rule him out - but Mike Brown is emerging as the front runner.
Just 14 touches for Messi in the first half. PSG might score that many goals.
PSG ARE IN TOTAL CONTROL OVER INTER MIAMI. 4-0 AT THE BREAK 🤯 How many more can they put in 😬
Of course, like most sports they keep score in the NBA. And your success is based on scoring more than your opponent when the game ends. I believe they call it winning. Is winning being “emphasized”?
“According to a league source, Knicks emphasizing player development…larger rotations…established plan for younger players…Also…lean on assistants, collaborate w front office, empower staff & excel at in-game adjustments” 🔗 MUCH MORE including another name 👀 ⬇️⬇️
One of the reasons Mikal Bridges’ name has surfaced in trade discussions, according to several team executives. Mitchell Robinson is another player being discussed.
Mikal Bridges is now eligible to sign an extension. The max is 4 years, $156 million.
Kristaps played 42 games last season and Jrue, who is 35, played 62. Brad Stevens ain’t dumb.
Trading Kristaps Porzingis now puts Boston under the second apron. The Porzingis and Jrue Holiday trades save Boston a projected $180M in tax penalties.