Is Jalen Brunson The Next Big Nba Scandal After Kawhi Leonard’S La Drama? Insider Spills Tea! on ONDA LA

  • By Lexie
  • Sept. 10, 2025, 2:45 p.m.

LA Courtside Chaos: From Kawhi to Brunson, Scandals Keep Droppin’

Hold onto your Lakers caps, fam - the NBA drama just keeps heating up with that SoCal summer energy! Barely has the dust settled on Kawhi Leonard’s wild salary cap scandal with the Los Angeles Clippers, and already another potential bombshell is brewing. This time, the spotlight’s shifting east to the Big Apple, where Jalen Brunson’s deal with the New York Knicks is raising some serious eyebrows.

Pablo Torre, the NBA insider who first spilled the tea on Kawhi’s questionable agreement, is back at it again. Known for digging up the dirt, Torre’s got the streets - and the courts - buzzing with his latest hints about Brunson’s contract. If you thought the Hollywood red carpet had drama, wait till you see what’s unfolding in the league!

Insider Hints: What’s Really Going Down with Brunson and the Knicks?

On a recent episode of ‘The Dan Patrick Show,’ Torre couldn’t help but tease what he’s been hearing through his tip line. Apparently, Brunson’s got some haters out there whispering in Torre’s ear to take a closer look at how the Knicks star landed such a sweet gig. Could there be more to this deal than meets the eye?

“Man, my inbox is blowing up with folks saying, ‘Yo, check out Brunson’s Knicks deal - something ain’t right!’ I’m just sayin’, it’s worth a peek,” Torre teased on air, keeping the deets under wraps for now.

Torre played it coy, admitting he’s only showing “a little ankle” for now, but promised there’s more to come. He pointed out the eyebrow-raising nature of Brunson’s arrival in NYC, hinting that the numbers just might not add up. For those of us chilling on the West Coast, this East Coast drama feels like a Netflix series we can’t stop bingeing!

Breaking Down Brunson’s Deal: Too Good to Be True?

Let’s talk numbers, straight outta Spotrac’s records. Brunson inked a four-year, $104 million deal as a free agent with the Knicks, which, let’s be real, seems kinda light for a player of his caliber. Then, he doubled down with a four-year, $156.5 million extension - still a steal when ESPN reports he could’ve nabbed $113 million more guaranteed by testing free agency next year.

Why’s Brunson taking these team-friendly deals back-to-back? Is it pure loyalty to the Knicks, or are there some behind-the-scenes perks sweetening the pot? Torre’s got us all wondering what kinda Malibu-style drama might be hiding in the fine print, and whether Brunson can slam dunk his way outta this scrutiny.

Kawhi’s Shadow Looms Large Over the League

Meanwhile, the Kawhi Leonard saga is still the talk of every Venice Beach pickup game. The NBA’s officially investigating Torre’s claims about Leonard’s under-the-table deal with the Clippers to dodge salary cap rules. The Clippers dropped a statement via insider Shams Charania, denying any funny business and insisting Leonard’s sponsor deal was all above board.

But with the league cracking down, the ripple effect is hitting hard. Back in the day, the Dallas Mavericks got slapped with major fines over a shady deal with Joe Smith, so the precedent’s there. If Torre’s got the receipts on Brunson, we could be looking at another earthquake in the NBA - and trust, LA’s already got enough of those!

What’s Next for Brunson and the NBA?

As the NBA digs into Kawhi’s deal out here in Clipperland, all eyes are on whether Torre’s gonna drop another bombshell about Brunson. Will the Knicks star come out clean, or are we in for a scandal that’ll have us all glued to our screens like it’s awards season in Hollywood?

One thing’s for sure - the league’s got no shortage of drama, from the Staples Center to Madison Square Garden. Stick with us as we keep tabs on this story, ‘cause in true LA fashion, the tea’s only getting hotter!

Lexie
Author: Lexie