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When Luka Doncic missed the first three games of the 2022 playoffs, there were real concerns the Dallas Mavericks were going to lose to the Utah Jazz. Thanks to Jalen Brunson, though, the Mavs went 2-1 before the Slovenian wonderboy returned in Game 4 of the series. Even though Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz posed […]

Jalen Brunson made some of the biggest waves on the opening day of free agency when his move to the New York Knicks was confirmed. Brunson shunned the Dallas Mavericks in favor of a $104 million, four-year deal with the Knicks, thereby ending his four-year tenure with the Mavs. As it turns out, however, Brunson […]

The New York Knicks really, really wanted Jalen Brunson. They did everything in their power to lure the former Dallas Mavericks guard to the Big Apple via free agency, and in the end, they prevailed. Brunson put pen to paper on a $104 million deal for four years, and it goes without saying that there’s going […]

It goes without saying that this NBA offseason has been one of the wildest in recent memory. With a ton of player movement in free agency, high profile trades taking place and ones yet to be made, and teams reshuffling their rosters, there’s no knowing what’s still to come. On the other hand, there’s already […]

Jalen Brunson doesn’t think there will be a “target” on his back after signing a $104 million deal with the New York Knicks. However, he knows there will be expectations on him with the kind of money he got. While discussing Brunson’s deal on The Old Man & The Three podcast, JJ Redick asked if […]

The Dallas Mavericks had the chance to sign Jalen Brunson for a cheaper price last summer. However they fumbled and eventually lost their rising star guard to the New York Knicks. Now in his appearance on JJ Redick’s The Old Man & The Three podcast (via The News & Observer), Brunson opened up about the […]

Jalen Brunson has heard all the chatter about him being overpaid. However, he is not letting all those negative talks distract him from what he needs to do with the New York Knicks. Speaking on JJ Redick’s The Old Man & The Three podcast (via The News & Observer), Brunson admitted that it’s impossible not […]

Earlier this month, there was some buzz of a looming tampering investigation to be laid out against the New York Knicks over the team’s successful pursuit of Jalen Brunson in free agency. Now it appears like those whispers are nearing certainty. According to The Athletic’s Fred Katz – who previously reported on the rumors of […]

The New York Knicks did a commendable job of getting their man when they finally agreed to a massive deal with Jalen Brunson right as free agency started. The organization, however, did not do a very good job during a recent fan event for their new star — at least according to ESPN anchor Malika […]

The Dallas Mavericks made some real noise when they made the Western Conference Finals. After two straight years of losing in the first round, the Mavs showed that they have what it takes to win at a high level with Luka Doncic. They showed that they are not too far off from being a true […]

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson couldn’t care less what his haters say about him. After all, he knows for himself what he can do and what he brings to the table. After signing a four-year, $104 million deal with the Knicks this offseason, most of the talk has been about how Brunson doesn’t deserve […]

The New York Knicks have made a ton of moves in the offseason after missing the playoffs. New York is a young roster and will be looking to have a bounce-back season. They have had an eventful offseason thus far, with the draft, free agency, and trades. The Knicks’ main building piece is forward R.J. […]

Jalen Brunson has one simple reason for leaving the Dallas Mavericks and opting to join the New York Knicks: family. His strong ties with the Knicks have long been discussed as the reason for his move to New York, and the rising star guard confirmed that in his introductory press conference on Tuesday. Speaking with […]

Jalen Brunson is now officially a member of the New York Knicks. The 25-year-old made his way to The Big Apple to put pen to paper on a massive $104 million, four-year deal with the Knicks via free agency. On Wednesday, Brunson made his first trip to the famed Madison Square Garden as a member […]

The New York Knicks made a big splash this offseason, but did they also make a big misstep? The Knicks’ biggest move so far has been snagging hotshot guard Jalen Brunson from the Dallas Mavericks. Other than that, this offseason in New York has been relatively “blah.” That’s not necessarily a negative thing. Truthfully, the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off an exciting season in which they outperformed expectations in a major way. Led by Luka Doncic, the team made its way to the Western Conference Finals. With Doncic still just 23 years old and already one of the most impressive talents in the NBA, there is exciting potential for […]

The New York Knicks’ offseason has been pretty solid so far. Following a head-spinning draft night and several trades to make cap space, New York went out and got Jalen Brunson and Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency while re-signing Mitchell Robinson and Jericho Sims. All the buzz around New York now is about a move that […]

The Dallas Mavericks have their generational superstar in Luka Doncic. But they’re still working out the best ways to surround him with star talent. While Doncic lays it all on the line when he’s on the basketball court, the reality of it is the Mavs frontman would rather take a backseat when it comes to […]

The New York market will always be among the best in the NBA. Even if both New York franchises have not won a championship for many years, the marketability and attractiveness of the community continue to ascend. For instance, the shocking run of the Knicks by reaching the 1st round of the playoffs two years […]

The New York Knicks have stockpiled assets in search of a true superstar. Their nine first-round picks over the next five years have been collected with the intention of making a big move. The franchise may be in luck as Donovan Mitchell appears to be available as the Utah Jazz head into a full rebuild. […]

After making a handful of big moves to clear out sufficient cap room for Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks succeeded in luring the ex-Dallas Mavericks point guard to The Big Apple via free agency. It seemed like the Knicks were more than willing to put all their eggs on the Brunson basket, and after […]

It’s been a couple of weeks now since Jalen Brunson made the decision to join the New York Knicks via free agency, and in the process, become one of the most handsomely-paid point guards in the NBA today. The 25-year-old has now sent a special message to Knicks fans everywhere as he begins his preparations […]

The New York Knicks have officially signed Jalen Brunson, though it is worth noting that the Dallas Mavericks apparently made several attempts to get something back in return for him. Of course those efforts failed, as the Mavs had little leverage to begin with. According to Callie Caplan of the Dallas Morning News, the Mavs […]

The New York Knicks lured in Jalen Brunson on a $110 million deal before the Dallas Mavericks could even put an offer on the table once free agency opened up. It was unfortunate for the Mavs, who really believed they had a chance at retaining the point guard. But, it appeared that NY did potentially […]

The New York Knicks are desperately attempting to build a winning team. They entered the 2021-2022 NBA season with big expectations, but fell well short of their goal. They would have been last season’s greatest disappointment had the Los Angeles Lakers not endured a terrible season. But the Knicks are trying to run it back. […]

Did the Dallas Mavericks take a step back in 2022 NBA free agency after losing Jalen Brunson? The Dallas Mavericks weren’t expected to make a significant splash in this summer’s free agency. They were limited in what they could accomplish since the team already exceeded the cap limit. Still, there were steps they could do […]

With Jalen Brunson still unsigned by the New York Knicks, the possibility of working with the Dallas Mavericks for a sign-and-trade deal popped up recently. However, it no longer appears the ‘Bockers need the Mavs. Brunson agreed to a four-year, $104 million deal with the Knicks, spurning a Mavs team that reportedly offered less than […]

Mark Cuban has no hard feelings towards Jalen Brunson after the 25-year-old point guard opted to sign with the New York Knicks via free agency. Cuban admitted that Brunson never gave the Mavs a chance to make him an offer, but the billionaire team owner understands that at the end of the day, the NBA […]

While Jalen Brunson is gone, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is not one bit worried about his departure. In fact, he sees the benefit of getting Spencer Dinwiddie as a starter. Speaking with ESPN, the Mavs head coach shared his excitement about fielding a taller starting lineup. Christian Wood and JaVale McGee come in […]

The New York Knicks made no secret of their sensational pursuit of Jalen Brunson. In the end, the Knicks prevailed and they got their man. This came out to the tune of a $104 million contract for four years — an amount that New York was more than willing to shell out for the 25-year-old […]

The New York Knicks have yet to officially sign Jalen Brunson to a new deal, and it’s now clear why. The ‘Bockers are still clearing cap space to accommodate him, with their latest decision on Taj Gibson a clear proof of that. According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, the Knicks have waived Gibson and […]

Although Jalen Brunson’s new deal with the New York Knicks has not been officially announced, the expectation is that he will be headed to the Big Apple in free agency. Brunson joins a New York team in need of a playmaker and a good starting point guard. It has been roughly 15 years since the […]

After a tremendous season with the Dallas Mavericks, Jalen Brunson took a $110 million deal from the New York Knicks and left Luka Doncic for the Big Apple. You can’t exactly blame him, however, because Brunson now gets the chance to be a starting point guard for a storied franchise, although they’re not exactly a […]

The Dallas Mavericks got one of the steals of the 2022 NBA Draft when they traded for Jaden Hardy during draft night. Now, they are making sure they can keep him long term. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Mavs are expected to sign Hardy to a multi-year deal this week. In fact, they […]

The New York Knicks’ intentions with Jalen Brunson were clear as soon as the 2021-2022 season came to an end. There were a significant number of reports that the Knicks were gearing up to offer the guard a substantial contract. However, New York is now under fire for reported tampering, per NBC Sports. The Dallas Mavericks […]

NBA free agency hasn’t been very kind to the Dallas Mavericks of late. One of the biggest deals in the market involved Jalen Brunson, who decided to turn his back on the Mavs to sign with the New York Knicks on a massive new deal. This, along with a few other developments that have not […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost an integral part of their roster when Jalen Brunson decided to sign with the New York Knicks via free agency. The Mavs lost a major piece in their Luka Doncic-led backcourt, and they will need to somehow replace Brunson’s production for the upcoming season. In this respect, the Mavs have reportedly […]

In a move that was widely expected for months, Jalen Brunson opted to leave the Dallas Mavericks and take his talents to the New York Knicks in free agency. The two sides agreed to a four-year, $104 million deal on Thursday. Brunson leaves the Mavericks with plenty of respect and admiration for the organization. On […]

The New York Knicks got the man they have been salivating over for several months now, as they managed to lure Jalen Brunson away from the Dallas Mavericks to Gotham with a tantalizingly massive contract. But apart from Brunson, the Knicks have also secured another piece that might not be turning a lot of heads […]