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Nikola Jokic is still arguably the MVP favorite despite the fact that the Denver Nuggets are not currently a top three seed. Denver is currently fourth in the Western Conference, but Jokic’s incredible season makes it seem likely that he is on track for his fourth NBA MVP Award. However, why wasn’t that the case […]

New York Knicks fans may have held their breath for a minute when Jalen Brunson had to exit their game against the Milwaukee Bucks because of an apparent shoulder injury. Luckily, it seems like it may have just been a stinger, and returned back to the court. Brunson initially had driven to the paint, and […]

During the 2022 offseason, Jalen Brunson and Isaiah Hartenstein both joined the New York Knicks together. Brunson was coming off a career year with the Dallas Mavericks while Hartenstein had a strong season with the Los Angeles Clippers. Both were among the better free agents at their position and both signed with the Knicks. But […]

The New York Knicks have one of the most elite point guards in the league, Jalen Brunson. With his skill triumphing on the court, there’s plenty of work behind the scenes. Late-night gym sessions, strict training regimens, and dieting are only some elements that must be intricately managed. However, Brunson reiterated this sentiment on the […]

The New York Knicks (24-12) are set to open a five-game homestand on Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic (21-16) after suffering two consecutive losses. Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks’ star center, is listed as questionable with right knee patellar tendinopathy, according to the latest injury report. Towns’ availability will be determined closer to the 7:30 […]

In his first season with the New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson grew close with his teammate Derrick Rose, supporting Brunson’s growth as an emerging star. The 2011 MVP was a mentor throughout their lone season together, and it didn’t stop there, as Jalen credits Derrick as his role model. Ahead of the Knicks’ matchup against […]

The New York Knicks face the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road Friday night in one of their most challenging matchups of the season thus far. Jalen Brunson is on the injury report along with Miles McBride, with both players listed as questionable, via the NBA. Brunson has right calf tightness, while McBride is dealing […]

The New York Knicks will be taking on the Utah Jazz on New Year’s Day, but they may have to do it without Jalen Brunson, as he’s on the injury report. Brunson is dealing with right calf tightness, something that he’s been on the injury report with for the past couple of games. Despite the […]

The New York Knicks visit the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Jalen Brunson is on the injury report and is listed as questionable. Brunson is dealing with right calf tightness after dropping 55 points in the Knicks’ win over the Wizards on Saturday night. Here is everything we know about Jalen Brunson’s injury and his […]

After playing with New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson, Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein compared the differences and similarities to playing alongside All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Earlier this month, Hartenstein revealed his reason for leaving the Knicks in free agency over the summer. Then, he revisited his time in New York after beating the Charlotte Hornets […]

On Saturday evening, the New York Knicks picked up an overtime road win over the Washington Wizards thanks to a 55-point outburst from Jalen Brunson, including a game-tying basket from the point guard to send the game into the extra frame. While he’s had more help from his improved supporting cast this year, the game […]

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson scored 42 of his game-high 55 points in the second half of a 136-132 overtime win against the Washington Wizards. Despite the Knicks entering the Wizards matchup with favorable odds against the team with the worst record in the NBA, the Wizards pushed New York into the extra […]

When it comes to the NBA as a whole, few players are as unpopular outside of their fanbases as Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, especially when it comes to the New York Knicks. Need proof? Look no further than Edie Falco, the actress famous for playing Carmella in The Sopranos and Nurse Jackie in her […]

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau gave an honest take on Jalen Brunson’s performance against the Raptors. The superstar point guard had a rare, quiet outing in the 139-125 win. Brunson scored twelve points on 4 out of 13 field shooting while recording seven assists and two steals. New York is on a four-game winning streak […]

The New York Knicks are on a roll of late. They are winners of seven of their last 10 games, and 12 of their last 16. A good deal of their success can be attributed to how well the Knicks have moved the ball. On an individual level, Karl-Anthony Towns has played incredibly well, too. […]

Although fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves didn’t always consistently show former franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns love, Towns’ appreciation for the franchise that made him the 1st overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft never seemed to waiver, even after he was the centerpiece of a surprising trade just months after the Timberwolves made the Western […]

The WWE’s 2024 edition of WrestleMania featured more than a few big surprises, special attractions, and cameos to send fans home happy, but which one stood above the rest? Now, sure, the return of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has to be among the biggest and best pieces of wrestling business the industry saw in 2024, […]

When he initially broke out onto the WWE main roster scene and especially after the desolation of The Shield, few fans thought Roman Reigns was going to become the promotion’s next great star. Sure, someone was going to have to take up the mantle for John Cena, especially as he became more and more involved […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young caused a bit of a fuss last Wednesday when he rolled some imaginary dice right on the New York Knicks’ center-court logo at Madison Square Garden after sealing a 108-100 win to book their trip to Las Vegas for the semifinals of the NBA Cup. When asked about Young’s celebration, […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — Isaiah Hartenstein and the Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing for a big semifinal matchup against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, with Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks taking on the Milwaukee Bucks beforehand. Despite moving on from the New York Knicks, Hartenstein remains a fan-favorite in New York thanks to his […]

The New York Knicks have a Trae Young problem. The Atlanta Hawks’ superstar keeps cooking them, and he even rolled dice on the Knicks’ logo at half-court of Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. New York franchise jewel Jalen Brunson sounded off on Young’s antics post-game, via SNY. "We should win the game if we […]

There is nothing that the New York Knicks would have wanted more on Monday night than to score a victory over the Toronto Raptors to send them off on their merry way en route to their impending NBA Cup clash against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. And that’s exactly what they got. Thanks to some […]

The New York Knicks are back in the top echelon of the Eastern Conference after a bumpy early part of the season as they integrated new trade additions Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges. After realizing Towns is the best player on the team, the Knicks promptly started winning games, although they still need to fill […]

The New York Knicks continue to struggle to lockdown an identity. They figuratively take two steps forward and one step back. For example, after recently winning four consecutive games including a 24-point blowout of the Charlotte Hornets, they came out incredibly flat at home against the Detroit Pistons. But regardless, the Knicks are making progress, […]

The battle for the NBA Cup continues on Tuesday with four very intriguing quarterfinal matchups. Eight teams all see themselves punching their tickets to Las Vegas for the upcoming weekend, and six of those teams find themselves inside the top 10 of the NBA power rankings. Of those six teams, the Dallas Mavericks and New […]

The New York Knicks (14-8) are set to close out their four-game homestand with a matchup against the Detroit Pistons (9-15) on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. Riding a four-game win streak, the Knicks are aiming to secure a perfect homestand. However, the availability of star guard Jalen Brunson remains uncertain as he continues […]

The New York Knicks were at home on Wednesday night against a Charlotte Hornets team that is battling a current injury storm. Late in the second half of that game, the Knicks seemingly survived injury concerns of their own. Knicks star Jalen Brunson left the game during the third quarter with an injury scare and […]

The NBA’s investigation into the New York Knicks’ promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson has ended, per SNY’s Ian Begley. Begley reported the news on X, formerly known as Twitter, Wednesday morning. “Heard NBA inquiry/investigation into NYK promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson has closed,” Begley wrote. “NYK previously denounced NBA’s questioning as ‘harassment.’ NBA […]

Players on the winning NBA Cup team are awarded over $500K each, and even players on the losing quarterfinals teams are given $50K. Consider it a holiday bonus since the NBA Cup concludes on December 17. What players do with that money is their business, and when you consider the disparity between guys on a […]

The New York Knicks had nothing to be thankful for after their 129-114 blowout loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Both Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson had good games (Brunson had 37 points), but it was too little, too late. The two stars told The New York Post about the clear struggle that dominated […]

DALLAS — Jason Kidd has watched Jalen Brunson for years, having coached him and coached against him. Brunson left the Dallas Mavericks for the New York Knicks in NBA free agency following the 2021-22 season, though. With the Mavs hosting the Knicks on Wednesday, Kidd was asked about Brunson. Jason Kidd on Jalen Brunson: “He […]

The New York Knicks’ 2023-24 season was a successful one. Granted, injuries held New York back from reaching their full potential; however, they still advanced to within one win from the Eastern Conference Finals. That’s quite the accomplishment for a team that had only advanced beyond the first round of the playoffs in two of […]

The New York Knicks’ hire of assistant coach Rick Brunson in June of 2022 raised eyebrows at the time. And as of November 2024, the addition is still making headlines. SNY’s Ian Begley reported that the NBA was investigating the timing of the Knicks’ promotion of Brunson. The promotion occurred this offseason when associate head […]

The New York Knicks may not have hit the ground running like many envisioned they would following their blockbuster offseason acquisitions of Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, but they are starting to put it together. On Wednesday night, the star tandem of Towns and Jalen Brunson at the Knicks’ point of attack was firing on […]

Mikal Bridges has had an awkward start to his tenure as a member of the New York Knicks. Bridges looked like a major missing piece. He was widely considered an ideal third star who happened to be moonlighting as the Brooklyn Nets’ best player. So, joining the Knicks was a logical fit, as he was […]

The New York Knicks typically rely on Jalen Brunson’s scoring, but on Monday against the Washington Wizards, he dismantled the defense with his playmaking skills. Brunson delivered seven first-half assists, setting up key plays for centers Karl-Anthony Towns and Jericho Sims as the New York Knicks established a commanding 19-point halftime lead over the Washington […]

On Monday night, the New York Knicks organization released a statement regarding the NBA’s apparent investigation on the timing of Rick Brunson’s promotion. The Knicks took umbrage to the idea that there was something more sinister going on behind the scenes that led to this career advancement, perhaps alluding to some collusion especially considering that […]

Coach Tom Thibodeau is a well-respected coach in the NBA. He is a two-time NBA Coach of the Year winner and a former NBA All-Star Game head coach, and the New York Knicks recently signed Thibodeau to a three-year contract extension. But while Thibodeau has accomplished a lot, there have been players as of late […]

On Friday night, the New York Knicks were in control for much of their NBA Cup contest against the Brooklyn Nets. But the Knicks of all teams would know that there is no such thing as a safe lead in today’s NBA. The Nets managed to overcome a 21-point deficit to take a one-point lead […]