Free Agent Bruce Brown Linked To One Contender In Each Conference

Bruce Brown is one of the top remaining free agents in the NBA, with a championship ring to speak of. He returned to the Denver Nuggets this past season after leaving in free agency, following a crucial role in their 2023 NBA title. But so far, he's still available on the open market. 

Two teams are now being linked to Brown, one contender in each conference. 

Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report recently reported that the LA Lakers have turned their attention to Brown after missing out on Jonathan Kuminga (who signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves at a stunning discount). 

“I think he’s in the mix for the Lakers, a team that has had some interest in him for several years now,” Fischer said.

But it sounds like the World Champion New York Knicks could jump into the Brown chase, according to insider Brett Siegel.

"The Knicks may be a team that gets involved in Bruce Brown. I think [they] are looking to bring in at least one veteran either before training camp or before the start of the season to fill out their roster," per @BrettSiegelNBA. pic.twitter.com/CJJCefKhld

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"He's a CIA client, and he could come in and play that Josh Hart type role for the Knicks. I think that would personally for me be a really good fit, said Siegel on Clutch Scoops. 

"I could see that working out perfectly there for Bruce Brown."

At the same time, Siegel doubts the Lakers are a viable destination for Brown at this point. 

"There's been some talk about the Lakers wanting Bruce Brown after missing out on Kuminga, but I'm not really sure how much I believe that, just because they need to cut, I think it's like two players just to add him, and the Lakers are already $500,000 above the tax. And I'm not even sure how he would fit in with the dynamic of this team.

"I would cast doubt on the Lakers. Could they make it happen? Maybe. But I would look at the Knicks as a realistic option." 

 Whatever happens, Siegel does see a playoff-contending team bringing in the 30-year-old Brown as a rotation piece. 

Last year with the Nuggets, he played all 82 games, coming off the bench for 78 of them, and averaged just a tick under 8 points per game, to go along with 3.9 boards, 2.1 assists, 1.0 steal and a 38.5% mark from three-point range.