LAS VEGAS -- The Celtics led from start to finish Sunday night and pulled away in the second half for a 94-81 win over the Knicks in Summer League action. The victory improves Boston to 2-0 in Las Vegas, putting them in contention for the championship round halfway through their schedule.

The Celtics’ defensive pressure bothered the Knicks in the opening quarter, with Baylor Scheierman at the center of the attack.

The New York Knicks were denied permission to interview Dallas Mavericks assistant Jay Triano for the team's opening at associate head coach, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post.

The New York Knicks have completed their month-long head coaching search and are now filling out Mike Brown’s coaching staff. During the head coaching search, they were swiftly denied by the Dallas Mavericks to interview Jason Kidd,

Jan 15, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball against Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The New York Knicks have a new head coach in Mike Brown, and that’s something that should make the team, and its followers, happy. Brown is known for bringing speed and a lightning-fast pace to teams, and that’s just what the New York Knicks need moving forward.

The former Kansas Jayhawk, who played sparingly in the NBA last season, is hoping to impress in Vegas summer league action.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/knicks as Knicks Can Still Trade For LeBron James. The New York Knicks are still looking for ways to improve their team after hiring Mike Brown as the head coach for the organization.

The New York Knicks are coming off one of their most successful seasons in this century. While the Detroit Pistons challenged them in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs, they were able to pull away and win the series in six games.