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Devin Booker made sure that the Phoenix Suns capped the week with a win. The Suns star shooting guard nailed a game-winning 3-pointer in the clutch to give his team a 116-113 victory at Madison Square Garden Sunday night. DEVIN BOOKER CALLED GAME IN MSG 🔥 WOW 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Z7Knc6TJ2A — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 27, 2023 […]

The New York Knicks pulled off an improbable comeback Friday when they erased a 21-point deficit to defeat the Miami Heat 100-98. After the Heat dominated by putting up 37 points in the third quarter, the Knicks rebounded in the fourth quarter by scoring 29 points while holding the Heat to just 11. The Heat […]

The New York Knicks won their NBA In-Season Tournament game against the Miami Heat in thrilling fashion, but they got beat up in the process. During the last three minutes of the game, Jalen Brunson suffered a shoulder injury after getting fouled by Bam Adebayo. Brunson was in visible pain, but he toughed it out […]

The New York Knicks found themselves in a dogfight against the team that eliminated them in the 2023 NBA playoffs, the Miami Heat, with the story of the game looking familiar to those who followed the hard-fought series these two teams had back in May. It was a defensive battle, with the Knicks forcing the […]

To start the fourth quarter, it seemed as though the Miami Heat had their Friday night contest against the New York Knicks won. The Knicks struggled all night long to take care of the basketball, undoing much of their work on the offensive end, as they entered the fourth staring at a 16-point deficit. However, […]

After trailing by as much as 21 points against the Miami Heat, the New York Knicks appeared to be on their way to a second straight loss. However, a strong fourth quarter saw Jalen Brunson and co. turn things around in a rather miraculous comeback. A tough Brunson bucket with 1:24 left to play gave […]

Julius Randle looks like he’s finally recovered from that historically horrendous slump he had to begin the 2023-24 NBA season. That still doesn’t mean the New York Knicks shouldn’t trade him this season. Not if they want to be more competitive in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are currently seventh in the East standings with […]

Trae Young has been on the hunt to stay consistently atop the NBA. He got his first taste of the Eastern Conference Finals just a few years back and is pouring out his soul such that the Atlanta Hawks surpass that benchmark. In this search, he has developed his skills in being an elite floor […]

Victor Wembanyama’s first-ever game at Madison Square Garden earned him a new admirer in New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson. The latter chimed in on the San Antonio Spurs’ rookie sensation after the Knicks’ 126-105 win on Wednesday, per Knicks Videos. Jalen Brunson was asked about being on the court with Victor Wembanyama for […]

There is really no point in beating around the bush. Julius Randle is the biggest disappointment for the New York Knicks so far in the 2023-24 NBA season. Who else would it be? In fact, Randle might be the biggest disappointment in the league period. New York fans are already calling for the Knicks to ship […]

NBA fans couldn’t help but feel pain for Jalen Brunson after the New York Knicks wasted his 45-point effort in their In-Season Tournament opener against the Milwaukee Bucks. Brunson made 17 of his 30 shots and recorded five rebounds, four assists and one steal to lead the Knicks. However, it wasn’t enough to power the […]

The New York Knicks faced the Milwaukee Bucks in their first In-Season Tournament game of the 2023-24 season. Jalen Brunson exploded with 45 points while Julius Randle ended the game with a double-double. However, the Knicks lost by five points. Head coach Tom Thibodeau bluntly addressed a late-game mistake in a postgame interview. Tom Thibodeau wants […]

The New York Knicks certainly made one of the better moves of the 2022 offseason when they signed Jalen Brunson in free agency. Brunson had an All-Star caliber 2022-23 season even if he was not selected to the midseason showcase. With the 2023-24 season underway, it looks like Brunson has carried over his strong play […]

The NBA is apparently keeping a close eye on Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks. The point guard was called for a flopping-inspired technical foul in Friday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks and he was fined $2,000 for the act. The NBA announces Jalen Brunson has been given a $2,000 fine for a […]

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has fallen victim to the NBA’s new anti-flopping rules, getting called for a technical foul for overselling contact in the fourth quarter of their loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony was in the house at Madison Square Garden and couldn’t believe what he […]

The 2022-2023 New York Knicks exorcised plenty of demons en route to a relatively successful playoff season. The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, Mitchell Robinson, RJ Barrett and others, defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round, their first playoff series win since they beat the Boston Celtics in 2013. For the Knicks to take […]

To become an All-Star in the NBA is one of the greatest achievements any player can reach. Such an honor signifies that they are one of a few illustrious talents in the world and that the rest of the league views them as such. Year-after-year, we see various players make their first-ever NBA All-Star Game, […]

It has been years since New York Knicks fans had something to be excited about. From fans wearing brown paper bags over their heads at games to those crying in the stands at the NBA Draft, the Knicks’ faithful have been through it over the last decade. Times are finally changing in New York, though, […]

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 […]