Dawn Staley said she would have pursued the Knicks job to break the gender barrier, a candid reflection on coaching’s glass ceiling. The Knicks chose Mike Brown instead, but Staley’s questions about how a first female full‑time NBA coach would change daily operations linger as a talking point in the franchise’s coaching future. The piece notes other interview candidates and underscores the league’s evolving expectations for leadership in men’s basketball.

In a broader sense, the interview highlights the intersection of sports, media, and executive decisions—where marquee truth-telling about workplace dynamics can shape perception, roster strategy, and long‑term fit. It also spotlights Staley’s Hall of Fame pedigree and her mission to advance women’s opportunities at the sport’s highest level.

On this date in Celtics history, Em Bryant moved from Phoenix to Boston in 1968, part of an expansion-era roster shuffle that helped fuel a championship run. Bryant, a Chicago native who starred at DePaul, had been a 53rd overall pick by the Knicks in 1964 and would soon join the Celtics for their title push.

He appeared in 151 games for Boston from 1968 to 1970, earning a 1969 title ring before an expansion draft moved him to Buffalo in 1970. The move illustrates how late-60s rosters churn shaped a dynasty’s depth and the careers of players beyond the stars.

Pacers and Thunder pushed a seven-game Finals, proving small markets can contend with sharp rosters, stifling defense, and coaching that turns depth into a playoff edge.

Haliburton dismissed rigging talk; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Pascal Siakam flashed top-tier efficiency and versatility, underscoring that fantasy value hinges on depth, role clarity and fit.

Fantasy takeaway: monitor roster depth, minutes and coaching impact. Haliburton remains a cornerstone; Thunder youngsters could surge with extended roles.