BREAKING NEWS: co-owner of New York Knicks, Patrick Ewing, just suspended Head Coach Mike Brown from all team activities after he tested positive for a banned substance under…….. view more

📰 BREAKING NEWS: Co-owner of New York Knicks, Patrick Ewing, Suspends Head Coach Mike Brown After Positive Drug Test

In a stunning turn of events that has rocked the NBA world, Patrick Ewing, recently named co-owner of the New York Knicks, has suspended Head Coach Mike Brown from all team activities after the coach reportedly tested positive for a banned substance under the NBA’s internal conduct policy.

Sources close to the organization revealed that the positive test was part of a routine executive health screening that uncovered the presence of a Class II stimulant, banned for league personnel due to its cognitive enhancement properties. While not illegal, the use of such substances without disclosure violates the league’s ethical guidelines for team leadership.

“We hold our leadership to the highest standard,” said Ewing in a brief statement Tuesday morning. “As both a former player and now co-owner of this franchise, I believe in accountability—no matter how difficult the decision.”

Mike Brown, hired earlier this month amid high expectations, was seen as the coach poised to revive the Knicks’ playoff ambitions after years of inconsistency. His sudden removal comes just as the team was preparing for Summer League evaluations and free-agent meetings.

Turmoil in Transition

Brown, 55, has denied knowingly ingesting any banned substance and has requested a third-party re-test, according to a representative.

“Coach Brown is shocked and confused,” the rep said. “He’s confident this will be cleared up and looks forward to returning.”

The NBA has not yet issued a formal statement, but sources indicate the league is monitoring the situation closely.

Knicks Leadership in Flux

This marks the first major personnel decision made by Ewing since taking a stake in the franchise earlier this summer. The Hall of Famer has taken a proactive role in reshaping the team’s culture and has reportedly clashed with some members of the front office over Brown’s hiring in the first place.

As of now, associate head coach Johnnie Bryant is expected to take over interim duties while the matter is investigated.

Editor’s Note:
This article is a fictional narrative based on a fake headline. Patrick Ewing is not a co-owner of the New York Knicks, and there are no reports of Mike Brown being suspended or testing positive for any substance. This story is a creative exercise only.

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