The New York Knicks nearly sent out the contracts of Alec Burks and Nerlens Noel at the deadline to clear cap space to pursue Jalen Brunson in free agency.

League executives believe the Knicks would have to trade either the No. 11 pick or Immanuel Quickley in order to incentivize a team to take on log-term salary.

Brunson can sign a five-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks or a four-year deal with a rival team. The Knicks could offer Brunson a role as the starting point guard and lead ball-handler, which won't happen with the Mavericks.

Brunson also has a connection to Leon Rose as his father, Rick Brunson, was a longtime client.

Members of the New York Knicks organization expect Mitchell Robinson to receive interest from multiple playoff teams, sources told Ian Begley of SNY.

Robinson is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Prior to the draft lottery, several people within the team were in favor of re-signing Robinson due to his pivotal role in Tom Thibodeau's defense. 

The Pistons and Thunder previously had interest in Robinson during this season's trade deadline. 

Begley adds that the Knicks have sent trainers to work with Robinson this offseason. 

The New York Knicks hired DeSagana Diop to coach its G League Westchester team on Thursday.

Diop replaces Derrick Alston in the role.

Diop was most recently an assistant for the Rockets. He also was an assistant for the Jazz from 2016-20.

Diop's former agent is current Knicks president Leon Rose. 

The Knicks currently have a vacancy on the coaching staff after assistant Kenny Payne left for Louisville. 

Tim Hardaway is currently working as a scout for the New York Knicks, reported Marc Berman of the New York Post.

Hardaway was reportedly hired last season, but the team did not make a public announcement.

Ian Begley of SNY adds that Hardaway spent most of the year scouting college prospects. 

Hardaway previously worked as a scout for the Heat and as an assistant coach for the Pistons.

The Orlando Magic have won the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery for the fourth time in franchise history. 

Some combination of Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero are expected to be the top-3 selections in the draft. ESPN's Jonathan Givony projects Smith going No. 1 to the Magic, followed by Holmgren to the Thunder, Banchero to the Rockets, Shaedon Sharpe to the Kings, and Keegan Murray to the Pistons. 

1. Magic

2. Thunder

3. Rockets

4. Kings

5. Pistons

6. Pacers

7. Blazers

8. Pelicans (via LAL)

9. Spurs

10. Wizards

11. Knicks

12. Thunder (via LAC)

13. Hornets

14. Cavaliers

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Jalen Brunson may be the best player on the 2022 free agent market who may actually change teams. While the Dallas Mavericks continue to express confidence that they'll re-sign Brunson, they'll have competition for the point guard this summer.

The New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers are all expected to pursue Brunson.

New York has long been a fan of Brunson, and they have a need for a starting point guard. The Kemba Walker signing didn't work out, and Derrick Rose has been unable to stay healthy. The Knicks would have to work out a sign-and-trade for Brunson, as they do not project to have cap space in July.

The Pistons project to have the most available cap space this offseason. They reportedly like Brunson's fit next to Cade Cunningham in an on and off-ball role, similar to the one Brunson has had next to Luka Doncic.

Indiana has Brunson's former coach in Rick Carlisle. The Pacers are also expected to explore trades for Malcolm Brogdon, which would open up a backcourt spot for Brunson.