Knicks move firmly into Brunson lead

After New York's draft night maneuvering and further distressing signals, I'm told Dallas is increasingly resigned to losing its second-best player when free agency officially opens Thursday

The New York Knicks offer Jalen Brunson an enticing opportunity to run his own team. They play in a conference that potentially offers Brunson a more favorable path to All-Star status. The Knicks can also put Brunson alongside both his father (new Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson) and virtual second father (Knicks president of basketball operations L…