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The New York Knicks were without Jalen Brunson when they took on the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night on the road. The Knicks’ star point guard was ruled out for that contest due to a calf injury, and now, it remains to be seen if he is healthy enough to suit up for the team […]

The New York Knicks (22-16) have firmly established themselves as a fixture in the Eastern Conference playoff picture as they seek their second consecutive winning season. The goal, however, is to definitively prove they can hang with top-tier competition when it matters most. Although more help will probably be needed to meet that end, such […]

The New York Knicks have their sights set on contending in the Eastern Conference with their latest move to bring in OG Anunoby and they might not be finished making trades. Along with Jalen Brunson’s rise to stardom, the Knicks have put themselves in position to grab a top four seed in the East. There […]

The Dallas Mavericks hosted Jalen Brunson for the first time since he left the team to sign with the New York Knicks before last season. While the Mavericks took care of business on the court, winning the game 128-124, Luka Doncic (who didn’t play on Thursday) and the rest of the team took the time […]

The New York Knicks found themselves in fourth place on Saturday evening after a 121-105 win over the Washington Wizards on the road. The Knicks won a first round series last year for the first time in what seemed like forever. Now they’re hoping to build on last season with former Raptors contributor OG Anunoby […]

Since acquiring Josh Hart the day of the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline, the New York Knicks are 36-23, which stretched over the course of an 82 game regular season, works out to be a 50-win pace. Hart is one of those players who can impact winning in ways that aren’t always reflected in the box […]

It was a common line of thinking among NBA fans on social media that the New York Knicks were on the losing end of the trade that brought OG Anunoby to the Big Apple. Many fans rued the fact that the Knicks traded away Immanuel Quickley to get Anunoby. However, Anunoby is performing at quite […]

Almost everyone was heating up for the New York Knicks starters. This caused a lot of headaches for the Chicago Bulls in all four quarters of the game. Julius Randle along with OG Anunoby and Isaiah Hartenstein did not want to leave the floor despite the insane effort they had already put in. But, it […]

The holiday season has ended, trade season is upon us, and the 2024 NBA All-Star Game will be here before we know it. This season, the All-Star Game will be hosted by the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, which was supposed to host all of the All-Star festivities that got canceled in 2021 as a result […]

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas isn’t one to mince his words, no matter how ridiculous they may seem. During the latest edition of the Gil’s Arena Show, the retired NBA star unloaded a bizarre rant on the New York Knicks following their trade for OG Anunoby. “[Knicks] are spending championship money,” Arenas said. “Whoever is […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau didn’t hold back in his criticism of the officiating, particularly over the lack of calls for Jalen Brunson, after Friday’s loss to the Orlando Magic. Brunson finished with 2o points on the night, including 12 (out of 12 attempts) from the free throw line. Considering how much the […]

Rumors are floating around that the New York Knicks have their sights set on Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray. Ian Begley of SNY described Murray as “an ideal trade target” for the Knicks, who are looking to make an upgrade to improve their chances of competing in the Eastern Conference. New York is having a […]

Becky Hammon is obviously a basketball savant. She is a six-time WNBA All-Star, the first woman to hold an NBA coaching staff position, and the current head coach of the Las Vegas Aces. Still, Hammon couldn’t have been more wrong in her assessment of Jalen Brunson last week. What happened? On NBA Today on ESPN, […]

The New York Knicks pulled off a major win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Christmas Day. For a team that’s trying to reach the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference, this was one of the biggest wins of the season for the Knicks. Leading the way for the Knicks was star guard Jalen Brunson. Brunson’s […]

NBA’s Christmas Day games are some of the most highly-anticipated face-offs for basketball fans everywhere. Considering how the league makes sure that fan-favorite and top-ranked teams take center stage during the Holidays, it’s no surprise why plenty have encircled the 25th on their calendar for more than just celebration purposes. On Monday, the New York […]

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has been a hot topic as of late after Becky Hammon made comments saying that she does not believe he could be the best player on a championship team. After Jalen Brunson turned in a great performance in a win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Christmas Day, Kendrick Perkins […]

New York Knicks legend Bernard King scored a Christmas record 60 points in 1984. Jalen Brunson didn’t score 60 against the Milwaukee Bucks in Monday’s Christmas showdown, but his 38 points are the most by a Knicks player on the holiday since King’s masterpiece. Brunson sliced and diced the Bucks’ defense all game long, getting […]

Becky Hammon ticked off a lot of New York Knicks fans. He picked on Jalen Brunson’s height and claimed that the franchise would never win with his stature. Obviously, this did not bode well with the Julius Randle-led squad. It even caught the attention of Josh Hart after they had lost to the Milwaukee Bucks, […]

The New York Knicks still couldn’t figure out Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. For the third time in the 2023-24 NBA regular season, New York suffered a loss at the hands of the Bucks, as they fell prey to the Eastern Conference powerhouse on Saturday at home, 130-111. Jalen Brunson is very much aware […]

Merry Christmas, New York Knicks fans! Santa Claus has brought some presents early this year. Yes, that’s right. For 2023, you get not one, but two consecutive games against the star-studded Milwaukee Bucks.   In a jolly turn of events, the Knicks will engage the Bucks in back-to-back games at Madison Square Garden on Saturday […]

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson has come under fire recently for not being a “1A dude,” according to Hall of Famer and ESPN analyst Becky Hammon. As the Knicks try to improve on their fifth-place Eastern Conference finish and one playoff series win last season, New York head coach Tom Thibodeau has a […]

Hall of fame basketball player Isiah Thomas gave his point of view on the viral moment of Las Vegas Aces head coach and ESPN analyst Becky Hammon saying that New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson isn’t a “dude” or “1A player.” Thomas took to social media on X (formerly known as Twitter) to repost on […]

The New York Knicks are by no means a lock to be in contention for an NBA championship this season. As they sit in limbo in the Eastern Conference, there is a debate as to whether the Knicks can take the next step and fight for a title or stay where they are in the […]

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is having an incredible start to the 2023-24 NBA season. Brunson is currently putting up an insane 25.6 points and 5.8 assists for a 15-11 Knicks team that currently sits in fifth place in the NBA Eastern Conference standings. Responding to a post that points out that Brunson is […]

Every year, the NBA brings in new players who dream of stamping their name among the league’s greats one day. After a while, a select few rise from the rest of the playing field and are celebrated as stars. However, there will always be those labeled as “underrated” — players averaging stellar numbers but don’t […]

Jalen Brunson has gone up the ranks of guards in the NBA. He made his way out of Luka Doncic’s shadow in the Dallas Mavericks system and transitioned into a star for the New York Knicks. He and Julius Randle prove to be a scary duo when they face the top teams of the league. […]

When spectators watch NBA games, they tend to bask in awe at how athletes play basketball at such a high level with ease. However, one rarely sees how these players work on their craft in empty gyms away from the bright lights. Take Jalen Brunson for example. The New York Knicks guard dropped a career-high […]

In the aftermath of Jalen Brunson’s extraordinary 50-point performance against the Phoenix Suns, it’s not just the historic feat that has Knicks fans buzzing—it’s the surprising revelation from RJ Barrett that adds an extra layer of intrigue to the night. “I think the crazy part about it was — he was hot, obviously, but it […]

The Giannis Antetokounmpo game ball fiasco with the Indiana Pacers recently stole headlines. So when New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson dropped 50 points against the Phoenix Suns on Friday, Julius Randle and RJ Barrett discussed securing the game ball for Brunson. “Everybody knows what happened with Giannis,” Barrett said, via Stefan Bondy of the […]

Even though he’s yet to even played 100 regular season games yet with the New York Knicks, you routinely get the feeling watching Jalen Brunson that he’s well on his way to becoming a New York City basketball icon. There’s a connection between Brunson and the Madison Square Garden crowd that feels tangible somehow, and […]

The New York Knicks picked up a huge 139-123 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night, and it was largely due to a standout performance from Jalen Brunson (50 PTS, 9 AST, 6 REB, 5 STL, 17-23 FGM, 9-9 3PM). Brunson was so good that it led to head coach Tom Thibodeau hilariously roasting […]

The New York Knicks were viewed as the underdog for their Friday night contest against the Phoenix Suns, but they ended up prevailing by a final score of 139-122. This was due in large part to a mammoth game from Jalen Brunson (50 PTS, 9 AST, 6 REB, 5 STL, 17-23 FGM, 9-9 3PM), and […]

Jalen Brunson doesn’t exactly have the reputation of being one of the best three-point shooters in the league today. Sure, he is a career 39.1 percent shooter from deep who is currently shooting 42.9 percent from three this season with the New York Knicks, but everyone may have to rethink the way they perceive Brunson’s […]

There was a battle of stars in the Valley on Friday night, as the New York Knicks took on the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. In the end, however, only one star shone the brightest. And in a game with All-Stars Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Julius Randle, it was Jalen Brunson who stole the […]

Ja Morant is just days from making his highly anticipated return from a 25-game suspension. The superstar point guard’s season debut can’t come soon enough for the bruised and battered Memphis Grizzlies, who’ve endured a series of injuries to key contributors en route to a 6-17 start, tied for second worst in a stacked Western […]

Despite picking up some great wins this season, the New York Knicks find themselves with a 12-9 record and searching for some answers after their defeat in the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Led by Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle, the Knicks are once again a tough-minded defensive team that has started to shows […]

The New York Knicks will most likely play without starting point guard Jalen Brunson against the Toronto Raptors on Monday, per Basketball News’ Tommy Beer. “The Knicks are listing Jalen Brunson (left ankle sprain) as questionable for Monday’s game vs. Toronto,” Beer tweeted on Sunday. Jalen Brunson suffered the ankle injury late during the Knicks’ […]

If there’s one thing that Tom Thibodeau is known for, it’s his stubborn insistence in playing his stars heavy minutes. This has been a common trend for the long-time head coach. It’s been a big criticism of the New York Knicks head coach, and it’s led to some unnecessarily dicey moments for his teams. One […]

The New York Knicks dropped an interconference matchup against the Boston Celtics. The Knicks’ 133-122 loss moved New York to a 12-9 record on the season. Now, Tom Thibodeau and New York are concerned about more than the loss. Jalen Brunson injured his ankle in the latter stages of the game, promoting corner for the […]