Jalen Brunson finished with 36 points, two rebounds, ten assists and one steal while shooting 12/21 from the field and 7/11 from the three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time. After the game, Suns star Devin Booker was asked about Brunson (h/t Duane Rankin of azcentral).

The NBA has contacted the Knicks recently about the promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson and whether it violates league salary cap rules, SNY has learned. The Knicks on Monday night called

"I think he understands the game, I think he understands the head coach. So he's more than qualified," Jalen Brunson said.

So perfect, in fact, that the Knicks have systematically loaded the roster with Brunson’s friends and college teammates, completing the title-validated picture from his Wildcats years. And why wouldn’t you?

The New York Knicks' hire of assistant coach Rick Brunson in June 2022 raised eyebrows at the time, and it's still making headlines.

Right behind Brunson was a 34-point effort from Karl-Anthony Towns, his sixth game with at least 30 this year. He accompanied that output with 10 rebounds, posting a double-double with Brunson (10 assists) and Josh Hart (19 points on 8-of-11, 11 rebounds) as all five Knicks starters once again reached double-figures in scoring.

As Brunson came back to earth after a torrid start, finishing with 36 points and 10 assists, Karl-Anthony Towns nearly matched him with 34 points and 10 rebounds. With Josh Hart contributing 19 points and 11 rebounds the Knicks once again had all five starters with at least 14 points.

The New York Knicks are not happy with rumors the NBA is investigating their promotion of Rick Brunson, who is the father of Jalen Brunson, to lead

Jalen Brunson scored 36 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 34 and the New York Knicks beat the Phoenix Suns 138-122 for their fourth straight win