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New York Knicks superstar guard Jalen Brunson is well known for his iconic three-point celebration. However, it appears that for Brunson, who just signed a massive extension with the Knicks, his celebration runs in the family. Recently, Brunson’s wife, Ali, posted a picture of their daughter on her Instagram story. While it might’ve been to […]

Jerry Ferrara, best known for his roles on “Entourage” and “Power,” is stepping into the sports podcasting arena with his new show “Throwbacks,” co-hosted by Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart, HoopsHype reports. Among Ferrara’s top guest wishes is New York Knicks standout Jalen Brunson. Ferrara’s enthusiasm for the podcast reflects his deep passion for sports, […]

While the odyssey has been said many times between the split of current New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and his former team in the Dallas Mavericks, the talk of how the star was first drafted in 2018 was revealed by owner Mark Cuban. Brunson was on the Mavericks from 2018-2022 and before he was […]

Frances Tiafoe’s admiration for Jalen Brunson might suggest that Brunson is rising to superstar status in New York, perhaps even rivaling Jay-Z. Before his second-round match against Alexander Shevchenko on Wednesday, Tiafoe wore a Jalen Brunson New York Knicks jersey. As one of the ATP Tour’s most captivating players, Frances Tiafoe has drawn attention from […]

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart had a moment of levity with Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban while on the Roommates Show, a podcast hosted by Hart and teammate Jalen Brunson. While reading through his career stats against the Mavericks, Cuban showed some brilliant comedic timing with his terse one-word response. “I’m looking at my […]

2022 NBA free agency saw Jalen Brunson depart from the Dallas Mavericks. He ultimately signed with the New York Knicks despite the fact that Dallas was fresh off a Western Conference Finals appearance. So what went wrong in Dallas? Why did Brunson decide to leave? Brunson and Mark Cuban pulled back the curtain on the […]

What do NBA players do in their spare time? One answer to that question is golf: Michael Jordan famously liked golfing. Nowadays, several players golf on their off-days, and with the number of active NBA golfers today and the sheer competitiveness of athletes, they must have created some ranking of the top golfers in the […]

Examining an NBA team’s schedule is challenging in late August, as lingering issues follow many teams into the regular season. Still, it’s fun. So, we recently projected the Knicks’ 2024-25 season in light of the schedule release. And considering the upgrades made to their roster this offseason, the Knicks should be easier to predict than […]

New York Knicks superstar point guard Jalen Brunson is a Villanova legend. Was there a chance that Brunson would have transferred after his freshman season with the Wildcats? Rick Brunson, Jalen’s father and a former NBA player and current Knicks assistant coach, joined his son in an appearance on the “Come and Talk 2 Me” […]

The New York Knicks made a big splash this past spring with their advancement to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Knicks had the Indiana Pacers on the ropes before letting them come back and win the series, sending Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and the rest of New York’s team home dreaming of better days. On […]

One of the reasons for the New York Knicks’ success last season was their smothering defense, finishing tenth in the league with a defensive rating of 113.4. It’s not a surprise, though, since defense is coach Tom Thibodeau’s calling card, and his players have all bought into his defensive philosophy. However, they also said that […]

The New York Knicks officially named Jalen Brunson their new team captain. Brunson is only approaching his third season with the team and has already made a significant impact. This was especially true for the 2023-24 NBA season. Brunson finished fifth MVP voting, became an All-Star for the first time, and was named to the […]

There are two months until the 2024-25 NBA season begins, yet fans of the New York Knicks are already hyping up what could be one of the best years this historic organization has ever had. For years, the Knicks were bottom feeders in the Eastern Conference, simply looking for any reason not to be the […]

The celebrity roster at Fanatics Fest felt like a dream team of pop culture icons as the event took place in New York. Fans were excited to see the New York Knicks featured, and Jalen Brunson shared the stage with Knicks superfan Ben Stiller for a panel that delved into various subjects. Brunson and Stiller […]

The New York Knicks have two NBA championships to their name and Jalen Brunson is hoping to bring the storied franchise its third some time in the near future. Recently Knicks legend and champion Walt “Clyde” Frazier got vocal on Brunson’s chances of becoming an all-time great. He spoke at the Fanatics sports apparel company’s […]

Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton went to battle on the hardwood during the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers second-round playoff series this past season, but it’s possible we could eventually see them on a different battleground: a WWE ring. Brunson and Haliburton, both All-NBA players, likely have some years left in their NBA careers, […]

Was Kyrie Irving always destined to end up with the Dallas Mavericks? During a recent appearance on The Knicks Film School Podcast, Tim MacMahon of ESPN said that if Jalen Brunson had re-signed with the Mavs following the 2021-22 season, he may have been involved in a trade to the Brooklyn Nets for Irving, via […]

New York Knicks star Josh Hart confessed on the Roommates Show with teammate Jalen Brunson that he was rooting against American sprinter Noah Lyles in the Paris Summer Olympics. Brunson and Hart were talking about their Olympic loyalties. Although Hart was cheering for Team USA in most events, there was one athlete who didn’t earn […]

The New York Knicks have a chance to capture their first NBA title since 1973 some time in the coming years, a possibility that has been made clear by the sheer presence of Jalen Brunson, one of the most dynamic and explosive scorers in recent NBA history. Brunson left an “unprecedented” $113 million on the […]

Let’s be very clear, Jalen Brunson has been the New York Knicks’ de facto leader since signing with the team before the 2022-23 season. Still, the recent announcement of his ascension to team captain is meaningful for a number of reasons. Most notably, it could help the Knicks coalesce at exactly the right time. Jalen […]

The New York Knicks are amid one of the most exciting times in franchise history. The Knicks won their most amount of regular season games during the 2023-24 season since 2013 and possess a plethora of talent. Their squad is led by star point guard Jalen Brunson. In early August, Brunson had an encounter with […]

New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson didn’t believe a quote he read from Team USA sprinter Noah Lyles about Adidas and Anthony Edwards on social media was accurate. Unfortunately, for every legitimate sports news account on the X, formerly known as Twitter, there are a dozen parodies sharing quotes and other forms of false information […]

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson spoke to the media Thursday after he signed a $156.5 million contract extension this past offseason. Among a bevy of topics, one was brought up about the price of the contract extension as many believe it was a discount since Brunson emerged as one of the best players in […]

Disappointment is the best way to describe how the season ended for the New York Knicks. The expectation was that the Knicks were going to make their first appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals since 2000, but they were unable to get past the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of their semifinal series. Ultimately, injuries […]

The New York Knicks have officially named their 36th captain in franchise history, and former Villanova coach Jay Wright is fully behind their pick. Of course, former Wildcat Jalen Brunson received the honors. Wright sounded off on Brunson’s attitude, via NJ.com’s Adam Zagoria. “@CoachJayWright on Jalen Brunson,” Zagoria reported. “‘This is a role that he […]

Even after the New York Knicks won the offseason by landing Mikal Bridges, their players are keeping it real. On a recent episode of the Roommates Show, co-host Matt Hillman asked Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart about the current offseason and how Eastern Conference teams like the Knicks have upgraded their rosters. Instead, to Brunson […]

As they continue offseason workouts in preparation for the 2024-25 NBA season, the New York Knicks are viewing themselves as legitimate championship contenders. After coming up one game short of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks were busy this offseason. In addition to giving new contracts to Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and Precious Achiuwa, as […]

It may not be crazy to think that the New York Knicks made some of the best decisions of any NBA franchise this offseason. Aside from the moves that they made in free agency, the Knicks have put themselves in a position to compete for a spot in the NBA Finals during the 2024-25 season […]

There was an epic crossover between two of New York City’s biggest superstars before the New York Yankees game against the New York Mets on Wednesday. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson met up on Wednesday before Judge’s game against the Mets. Brunson came away from the exchange with […]

There are still a lot of doubts that are clouding the Alabama football program as they transition from Nick Saban to Kalen DeBoer. While the uncertainties will always creep up until the Crimson Tide prove them wrong, Jalen Milroe will do all that he can to keep the squad in College Football Playoff contention. Many […]

Jalen Brunson is easily the most generous superstar the New York Knicks front office has ever dealt with. Former franchise player Carmelo Anthony even admitted that he never would have taken a $113 million pay cut for the good of the team. Anthony sat down with Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George to discuss Brunson’s unprecedented […]

If there is any area of need that the New York Knicks need to fill as soon as possible, it would be at their center position. Isaiah Hartenstein leaving the Tom Thibodeau and Jalen Brunson-led system left a big vacuum in the middle of their schemes. So, it looks like some sort of move was […]

The New York Knicks have been in the midst of a crucial offseason where they made huge moves like trade for Brooklyn Nets star Mikal Bridges, re-sign OG Anunoby, and give Jalen Brunson a new contract extension. One player that they could not keep throughout the start of the offseason was center Isaiah Hartenstein who […]

Jalen Brunson turned some heads around the league when he decided to sign a four-year, $156.5 million contract extension, essentially eschewing the opportunity to sign a five-year, $269 maximum contract with the New York Knicks had he decided to wait a year, opt out of his contract, and re-sign. This is an unequivocal win for […]

In a notable and somewhat surprising move, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has taken a substantial pay cut in his recent contract extension, leaving tens of millions on the table. This decision, analyzed in-depth by NBA insider Brian Windhorst on the Hoop Collective podcast, highlights the risks and potential lessons for Brunson as he […]

There was good reason for celebration in Gotham on Friday night, as the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson agreed to a contract extension that ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski called “largely unprecedented.” The new deal, which will pay the All-NBA guard $156.5 million over the next four years, represents a significant pay cut for Brunson… $37.1 […]

The New York Knicks are entering one of the most exciting times in franchise history. The Knicks finished with their best record in seven years in 2024 and had a promising playoff run. The team has added several stout contributors, headlined by star point guard Jalen Brunson. Brunson signed a contract extension during the free […]

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks have agreed to a 4-year, $156.5 million contract extension, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨 Jalen Brunson is signing a 4-year, $156.5M extension with the Knicks, per @wojespn. This deal gives him $113M less guaranteed than he's eligible for in one year. pic.twitter.com/sEcA97omTG — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 12, […]

When Tyrese Haliburton locked eyes with Jalen Brunson ahead of Logan Paul’s Money in the Bank qualifying match with LA Knight and Santos Escobar, fans at Madison Square Garden knew WWE had something special in store for fans at the most famous arena in the world, but frankly, even their wildest expectations couldn’t have lived […]