Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Rick Brunson, has resigned from the team after being accused of “improper interactions” with several women, reports Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic:
Timberwolves assistant Rick Brunson, who resigned today, was facing allegations of improper interactions with several women while on the job, @TheAthleticMIN has learned. The Athletic has reached out to the Wolves and Brunson for comment.
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) May 8, 2018
According to ESPN’s Chris Haynes, one accuser is a media member:
ESPN Sources: One of the women is a media member. https://t.co/HprdsjCAoR
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 8, 2018
Before joining the Timberwolves, Brunson coached for the Denver Nuggets, Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Bobcats.
In 2014, Brunson was accused of similar sexual-assault allegations against a masseuse. Brunson was found not guilty.
Brunson played in the NBA from 1997 to 2006, averaging 3.2 points for his career.
Brunson’s son Jalen was a standout player for Villanova and has declared for the 2018 NBA Draft.
