Overview

• T.J. Saint, who led the Birmingham Squadron to the G League’s top offense, has been hired as an assistant coach under Mike Brown.
• He guided the Pelicans’ affiliate to the No. 1 offense in 2023–24 and is regarded as a “bright offensive mind” by NBA insiders.
• Saint’s résumé includes four seasons as the Detroit Pistons’ video coordinator, a year directing strategy at Georgia, and promotions from associate head coach to head coach in Birmingham.
• The hire follows the recent designation of Chris Jent as offensive coordinator and Brendan O’Connor as defensive coordinator on Brown’s revamped staff.
• The retooled coaching roster combines Brown’s trusted assistants with holdovers like Rick Brunson and Maurice Cheeks as the Knicks aim to maximize scoring around Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.