Steve Popper
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Knicks writer and NBA columnist for @newsdaysports. I've done this for a long time at a lot of papers. Opinions my own, not usually ones anyone else would claim
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Joined June 2009
Knicks announce summer league roster. No surprises. Entire rookie class from last year is back.
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As we await the introduction of the new coach, summer league, oddity according to -- Knicks are the only team in the NBA with the same opening line wins total as last year (52.5).
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Popper: With coaching search complete and bench boosted Knicks still have decisions to make — passing on LeBron is a start. Bridges extension? Giannis possibility. And what can Brown do for Knicks offense?
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This is a smart rule change although 36 feet is a layup for Steph Curry.
As tested during the 2024–25 NBA G League season and in effect for all 2025 NBA summer leagues, an unsuccessful end-of-period 'heave' will be recorded as a team—not individual—missed field goal attempt when all of the following criteria are met:. 🏀 The missed field goal attempt
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Knicks Sunday Insider (holiday weekend early read): Star chase might not be over, but it's with a cautious approach -- Durant: no. LeBron: no. Giannis: ?; Also, what can Mike Brown do for Knicks offense?
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Popper: Brown brings a lot of Thibs' qualities.The coaches have similar track records; now, can Mike Brown get them to next level?
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RT @StevePopper: Popper: Mike Brown brings a lot of Tom Thibodeau to the job with the Knicks and that's a good thing. .
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Popper: Mike Brown brings a lot of Tom Thibodeau to the job with the Knicks and that's a good thing.
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@JLEdwardsIII Nothing set in stone on those coaching moves yet, but source indicating those likely returning.
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Can confirm @JLEdwardsIII report -- Jordan Brink will coach summer league squad as Knicks form assistant staff under Mike Brown. Hearing a number of coaches will be back - expecting Rick Brunson, Darren Erman, Mo Cheeks to return, possibly more than these four from Thibs staff.
Knicks summer league update: Jordan Brink will be coaching New York in Las Vegas, per multiple league sources. Brink was on Thibs’ staff and largely responsible for one of the best challenge success rates in the NBA. Good, young coach deserving of the role.
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RT @StevePopper: Knicks have made their choice, finalizing a deal to make Mike Brown the head coach tasked with taking them to the next ste….
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Mike Brown -- Five things to know about the newest Knicks coach.
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Knicks have made their choice, finalizing a deal to make Mike Brown the head coach tasked with taking them to the next step.
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5 things to know about Mike Brown.Get to know the next head coach of the Knicks
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Source: Knicks finalizing deal to hire Mike Brown as head coach.Brown is a two-time coach of the year and has a huge task ahead of him.
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Some things I've heard from sources as we move through the day -- this Knicks search was a long process, lot of research to find who fit that went beyond the 4 coaches who were interviewed -- and what Brown brought that fit is leadership and collaboration.
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Knicks have found their next coach, finalizing a deal with Mike Brown to guide the team.
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League source confirms, Mike Brown is expected to be the next head coach for the Knicks, ending a one month long search for a replacement for Tom Thibodeau.
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