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New York Knicks’ Fourth-Best Title Odds Spark Debate Over Champion’s Respect

Vince Goodwill said Jalen Brunson and the Knicks deserve “the modicum of respect that champions get” after being ranked fourth in next season’s title odds. He argued champions should be favorites “until someone knocks you off,” calling Brunson “the best clutch player in the league,” while Jay Williams said Knicks fans should welcome “all this disrespect.”

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Matt Barnes Defends Wembanyama's Physicality in the Finals

"People were taking a lot of cheap shots at him this year. If you going to take a cheap shot at me, I'm going to elbow you in your f**king face and I'm going to mush Brunson," Barnes said, defending Wembanyama's aggressive play. Wemby accumulated three flagrant foul points across the postseason. "I want that for my superstar."

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Tom Thibodeau is Deeply Wounded and Feels Betrayed by the Knicks

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Tom Thibodeau is Deeply Wounded and Feels Betrayed by the Knicks

A friend of Thibs says he is "genuinely very happy for the players" after the Knicks won their first championship since 1973, per Ian O'Connor. "But Tom is still hurt that the decision-makers made it appear he needed to be replaced." O'Connor previously reported Thibodeau was "deeply wounded" and had "a sense of betrayal" after his firing.

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Jay Williams: Teams Should Not Tear Up Rosters for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Williams “vehemently” disagreed with the idea that teams must “rearrange your franchise for Giannis,” saying “context” matters when a player and organization “don’t see eye-to-eye anymore.” He said Antetokounmpo would be “better utilized” with “strong leadership” from a head coach and front office, while adding, “Don’t say this guy doesn’t have it,” despite his 50-point championship closeout.

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Paul Pierce on What the Knicks Are About to Experience at Their Championship Parade

"I thought it was hand sanitizers but they was throwing bottles of liquor," Pierce said on the NFG Show, describing the 2008 Celtics parade. Pierce won championships in 2008 and 2024 with Boston. "It's a super dope experience. The whole city, for that day, just appreciates and admires the accomplishment. That's what New York is going to feel."

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Golden State Warriors Open to LeBron James Pursuit if Lakers Talks Collapse

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Golden State Warriors Open to LeBron James Pursuit if Lakers Talks Collapse

The Warriors would be willing suitors if James’ Lakers negotiations break down and he searches for a new home for his 24th NBA season. Warriors sources still expect him to return to Los Angeles, but Golden State could clear the $15.1 million nontaxpayer midlevel, offer a player option, and involve Stephen Curry to help in the recruiting process.

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