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Who is the best player in the NBA? This is a question basketball fans debate every single year, and it’s one that often has no right answer. MVP candidates such as Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are obviously amongst the best of the best, but one player cannot win […]

The 2022-23 season was one of significant improvement for the New York Knicks. After missing the playoffs the season prior, they won 47 games and then very impressively knocked off a good team in the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games. Jalen Brunson’s career season in his first with the team was a large reason for […]

Team USA may have arrived back home empty-handed after a disappointing showing at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, but that doesn’t mean that the experience the players gained playing for their country in one of the most prestigious international basketball tournaments there is isn’t helpful. In fact, New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is […]

Michael Jordan has been the face of the NBA for nearly half a century now. The undisputed greatest of all time’s name echoes throughout the annals of history. It is one of the most recognizable names inside and outside of the NBA. Players aspire to be like him but this was not the case for […]

The New York Knicks have the assets. The question is: Should the Knicks swing for the fences? New York owns a ton of draft capital to go all in on a franchise star to improve their chances of becoming a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference. As currently constructed, this Knicks team isn’t built to […]

Team USA managed to bounce-back from a hiccup against Lithuania on Sunday when they lost by a score of 110-104 to cruise past Italy into the semi-final round of the tournament. While the Americans got contributions up and down their roster, Mikal Bridges was the guy who ended up leading his team past Italy, leading […]

Entering the second round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Team USA’s confidence was at an all-time high. Anthony Edwards even told reporters that they’d win both of their crossover games against Montenegro and Lithuania, believing that the team would continue to roll along after three dominant victories in the first round. But as Lithuania […]

Well, that’s kind of embarrassing. In what seems to be a recurring trend for Team USA, the team seems to now struggle against opponents they’ve routinely beaten before. It’s gotten so bad that the US has been losing games internationally, something that was unheard of before. Team USA’s surprising loss against Lithuania during the FIBA […]

Team USA is looking to bring home the gold medal at the FIBA World Cup for the first time since 2014 and so far, they are off to a great start. After defeating New Zealand 99-72 in their first game over the weekend, the Americans improved to 2-0 in group play with a 109-81 victory […]

The New York Knicks acquired one of the most prized free agents in the 2022 class as Jalen Brunson signed a four-year, $104 million contract from the Dallas Mavericks. Brunson had a fantastic 2022-23 campaign, which earned him the unique opportunity of being the starting point guard of Team USA for the 2023 FIBA World […]

The 2023 FIBA World Cup beckons, as one of the most prestigious international tournaments in basketball tips off on Friday, August 25, at 4 AM ET. During this tournament, 32 of the best basketball countries all over the globe compete for the crown — with Team USA standing out as the favorite, as per usual, […]

The 2023-24 campaign will be the first time we see the NBA In-Season Tournament. For those still confused by its structure, here is how it works. There are six groups consisting of five teams. The team with the best record in group play (a period where teams play the rest of their group mates) in […]

The 2019 NBA Draft came with high expectations for the New York Knicks, as they owned the third overall pick and had a chance to add a potential future All-Star to their locker room. RJ Barrett was the Knicks’ selection and while he has been undeniably productive for them through his first four seasons, he […]

Team USA held off a second half surge to down Spain 98-88 in a back-and-forth exhibition ahead of the FIBA World Cup. USA basketball built a comfortable lead through two quarters, heading into halftime with a 55-45 advantage. But Spain did not go down without a fight, pushing USA to the brink in the second […]

Team USA continues to prepare for a hopeful gold medal run at the 2023 FIBA World Cup later this month. On Saturday, they faced off with Slovenia in an intriguing exhibition, although Luka Doncic isn’t playing due to a minor injury. With the Americans up 15 midway through the second quarter, New York Knicks guard […]

Josh Hart made it clear this offseaon that he wanted to stay with the New York Knicks on a new, long-term contract after opting into his final year of his existing deal. On Wednesday, the Knicks granted Hart’s wish, as it was reported the two sides were finalizing a four-year extension in the ballpark of […]

While they have not brought in a big name All-Star through the years, the New York Knicks have quietly turned themselves into a contending franchise by finding versatile, contributing weapons at every single position. At the trade deadline last season, the Knicks expanded on their depth with this exact type of player in Josh Hart. […]

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has unmasked Josh Hart as Gotham’s newest “bag man.” Fresh off signing a contract extension worth $81 million over four years, Hart immediately endured some light trolling from his teammate. Brunson proudly posted the exchange on his Instagram story. Sitting in the same restaurant but at different tables, Brunson’s […]

Team USA is heading into the 2023 FIBA World Cup with confidence and chemistry. After securing a win in its first game, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson got the taste of what it’ll be like to be spending time with his current jokester teammates. Brunson left his wallet behind after Team USA smacked Team […]

Team USA posted a dominant 117-74 victory over Puerto Rico in their first exhibition match in preparation for the FIBA World Cup. Following the victory, Tyrese Haliburton and Brandon Ingram trolled Jalen Brunson by taking advantage of finding his lost wallet, via Legion Hoops. Tyrese Haliburton and Brandon Ingram really used Jalen Brunson’s wallet to […]

Team USA head coach Steve Kerr raved about New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson’s leadership skills before the 2023 FIBA World Cup. “I think Jalen is such a natural leader,” Kerr said, via a Sunday article from ESPN NBA Writer Tim Bontemps. “Because he’s a point guard, he immediately comes to mind. He’s the one who’s leading […]

The offseason has been characterized by the frantic NBA free agency window as well as rampant trade rumors involving some of the league’s biggest stars. At the same time, though, there have been multiple players that decided to tie the knot this summer. The latest addition to the list is New York Knicks star Jalen […]

From the start of the 2017-18 season through the 2019-20 season, James Harden was arguably the most unstoppable player in the entire NBA. While he’s still a high-level talent and one of the best playmakers in the entire league, Harden has definitely regressed as a superstar since being traded. Initially dealt to the Brooklyn Nets […]

The New York Knicks are bringing back the band together. The Knicks recently signed Donte DiVincenzo to a four-year, $50 million contract in NBA free agency to reunite him with his Villanova championship brothers Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart in New York. The 26-year-old opted out of a $4.7 million player option with the Golden […]

It’s a Villanova reunion on the New York Knicks after the team signed Donte DiVincenzo in free agency. Sure enough, Josh Hart couldn’t be any happier about it. The Knicks have been linked with DiVincenzo heading to free agency after the veteran guard opted out of his $4.7 million option with the Golden State Warriors. […]

The NBA Draft happened Thursday night. Sixty rookies were selected by an NBA team, opening a chance for them to have professional careers. This is often the most important day in an NBA player’s life. For it, players want to have style since they are viewed on national television. Even though he was picked five […]

The New York Knicks haven’t always been able to sign the biggest names in free agency. However, in recent years, they’ve managed to get excellent production from some under-the-radar signings. With the Knicks looking to sign some free agents when the signing period begins June 30, we decided to look at the best free-agent signings […]

Julius Randle has talked about the impact of Jalen Brunson on his game after the former Dallas Mavericks point guard moved to the New York Knicks prior to the 2022-23 season. Speaking on Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, Randle said, “Maybe it’s just something about lefties. But as soon […]

It never takes long for the attention of the NBA world to swing from NBA Finals mode to offseason mode, and for New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, the league’s drug testers are a prime example. Just hours after the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in five games to secure the first championship in […]

Last week, Jalen Brunson ended up unfollowing New York Knicks teammate Josh Hart on Twitter. This was after Hart came out with a general question if dads out there had tried their partner’s breast milk. Hart, who recently became a first-time dad, did say that he was asking for a friend, but clearly, Jalen Brunson […]

Jalen Brunson appears set to join Team USA’s 12-man roster which will head to the 2023 FIBA World Cup later this year. The announcement comes from Marc Stein just hours after The Athletic reported that Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards, Mikal Bridges, Austin Reaves and Bobby Portis had also committed to the team. Brunson will be […]

For quite some time, the New York Knicks have been looking for ways to get back to being a championship contender in the Eastern Conference. There were shades of hope when they acquired Carmelo Anthony in 2010, but the Knicks have not been to the Eastern Conference Finals since 2000 and they have been very […]

The New York Knicks may have fallen in the second round of the NBA Playoffs against eventual Eastern Conference champs, the Miami Heat, but there’s no denying that Josh Hart came out of that series as a big winner. This is after his wife gave birth to twins right in the middle of the Heat […]

The New York Knicks saw their 2022-23 campaign come to an end this past Friday, as they were bested by the surging Miami Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals by a final score of 96-92. Despite the clear disappointment of falling short of ultimate glory, the ball club managed to accomplish quite […]

The New York Knicks’ season ended on Friday after losing to the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs. However, Jalen Brunson and co. may have actually been robbed of the chance to extend the series to a do-or-die Game 7. This is after the NBA released its Last 2 Minute report. Apparently, […]

The Miami Heat eliminated the New York Knicks in Friday night’s Game 6 by a final score of 96-92 behind 24 points and eight rebounds from Jimmy Butler. Miami will advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second season in a row. But Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson was the top performer of the […]

The Miami Heat advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals with a 96-92 win against the New York Knicks in their second round series of the NBA Playoffs. It’s been an improbable run for the Heat who started the postseason by losing their first play-in game against the Atlanta Hawks. They’ve stepped it up several notches […]

Just like the rest of the New York Knicks fanbase, head coach Tom Thibodeau has nothing but praise for Jalen Brunson after his gutsy performance for the team in Game 6 against the Miami Heat. Brunson was the lone bright spot for the Knicks during the Friday showdown. While Julius Randle, RJ Barrett and his […]

Jalen Brunson went all out for the New York Knicks in their season-ending Game 6 loss to the Miami Heat. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the rest of his teammates. Knicks fans know that very well, and so many couldn’t help but criticize all other players not named Brunson for their performance on […]