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The headline for NBA free agency has been, surprisingly, how the New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks are in a full-on war for Jalen Brunson. But apparently it’s gone beyond just a professional battle – there’s personal beef. According to Knicks beat reporter Fred Katz of The Athletic, the Mavs are particularly peeved over a move […]

With the New York Knicks reportedly set to offer Jalen Brunson a four-year, $100 million deal, one has to wonder what the Dallas Mavericks’ price point is for them to back out of the race. Apparently, there is a specific number. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, the highest amount the Mavs are willing to […]

In a rather unsurprising move, the New York Knicks made a trade with the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday to pave the way for their rumored Jalen Brunson signing. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Knicks are trading center Nerlens Noel and guard Alec Burks to the Pistons, unloading $19 million in salary in the […]

There is real threat the Dallas Mavericks could lose Jalen Brunson in free agency, but by the looks of it, the team has no one to blame but themselves. The New York Knicks are increasingly likely to land Brunson when free agency opens on Thursday night, with the team reportedly ready to offer him a […]

The New York Knicks are widely expected to sign Jalen Brunson in free agency, and apparently, part of their pitch to lure the guard away from the Dallas Mavericks is Luka Doncic’s status with the team. According to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated, the Knicks are offering Brunson to be a full-time point guard and […]

If the latest rumors are to be believed, it looks like the New York Knicks have surpassed the Dallas Mavericks in the chase to sign Jalen Brunson in free agency. After their playoffs exit, the Mavs expressed confidence they can re-sign Brunson to a new deal as the guard becomes an unrestricted free agent. Dallas […]

In the span of one season, the New York Knicks went from being a top 4 team in the Eastern Conference to not even making it to the play-in tournament. They need more pieces, and they can obtain them through the 2022 NBA free agency period. The Knicks had a terrible 2021-2022 season. The majority […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are eyeing more than one Kentucky stud this offseason. After the recent news on former All-Star John Wall potentially making the move to LA, now it appears the team wants to swing a trade with the New York Knicks for center Nerlens Noel. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Clippers have […]

The New York Knicks’ seemingly dogged pursuit of Dallas Mavericks point guard Jalen Brunson could get a big kick. That’s if the Knicks could pull off a trade involving Alec Burks, who is already getting interest from at least the Boston Celtics, according to NBA insider Ian Begley. The Knicks can get to roughly $25 […]

The Dallas Mavericks were able to swing big in acquiring Christian Wood to team up with Luka Doncic earlier in the offseason. But they may be on the verge of taking an equally huge loss in Jalen Brunson. With the New York Knicks making it common knowledge that they’re moving heaven and earth to sign […]

Before Kyrie Irving chose to pick up his player option with the Brooklyn Nets in 2022-23, the New York Knicks have been linked as a potential sign-and-trade destination for him. Of course nothing in that regard materialized, and it’s because of the ‘Bockers. According to Ian Begley of SNY TV, the Nets never saw the […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have a shot at keeping Jalen Brunson after all. This came to light after both the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers seem to have dropped out of the Brunson sweepstakes. Early on, it seemed as though several other teams would try to sign Brunson, but on June 26, Marc Stein stated […]

Fresh off a surprise run to the 2022 Western Conference Finals, the Dallas Mavericks already have a lot going for them. Surrounding Luka Doncic with more quality talent during the NBA offseason will be key for Dallas. In the hopes of building on this year’s success and capturing championship gold next season, the Mavs will […]

The New York Knicks are already the biggest threats to the Dallas Mavericks in their bid to keep Jalen Brunson, and by the looks of it, the ‘Bockers have a high chance to land the rising star guard. Aside from the fact that the Knicks just hired Brunson’s dad as an assistant coach, the Mavs […]

Jalen Brunson is coming off of a breakout campaign, making him a high-end target for many teams in free agency. The Dallas Mavericks guard is a dynamic scorer, which he showcased throughout the Mavs playoff run. The 25-year-old guard averaged 21.6 points per game while shooting 46.6 percent from the field and 34.7 percent from […]

The New York Knicks remain the biggest threat to the Dallas Mavericks in their bid to keep Jalen Brunson, and according to the latest reports, the ‘Bockers are ready to go all-out just to sign him. Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report shared in the latest episode of his podcast that the Knicks are ready to […]

The New York Knicks are clearly looking to make big moves in the 2022 NBA free agency. They traded away numerous draft picks and clear up cap space during the NBA Draft to possibly make big moves to sign a star veteran or two. It is a risky move, as there is no guarantee the […]

A bidding war is brewing for Mavs restricted free agent Jalen Brunson. After breaking out in the NBA playoffs, Brunson’s value exploded ahead of negotiations for a new contract. Now, Dallas must compete with other franchises to retain the services of the 25-year-old guard. Although the Mavs are serious about bringing back Brunson, the New […]

Was there a scenario more apropos for the New York Knicks than what went down during the NBA Draft? They were the busiest team on draft night and yet somehow ended up with zero picks from the first-round of the draft. Normally, letting go of your first-round pick is a move that franchises pull off […]

The New York Knicks made waves during the 2022 NBA Draft for all the wrong reasons. And it was confusing to say the least. The Knicks originally acquired the draft rights to Jalen Duren out of Memphis. However, Duren was then flipped to Detroit along with Kemba Walker. They also dealt No. 11 overall pick […]

The New York Knicks made a couple of eyebrow-raising moves in the 2022 NBA draft. First, they traded away their 11th overall pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for “multiple future picks”. They then proceeded to use some of those assets to get out of Kemba Walker’s contract, acquiring 13th pick Jalen Duren […]

The Detroit Pistons reportedly have key plans in store for the upcoming free agency period. Not only have they been linked with Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, but they are also eyeing the possibility of signing a versatile point guard. NBA insider Marc Stein noted in his latest Substack newsletter ahead of the 2022 NBA […]

The New York Knicks have long been rumored to be eyeing Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson in free agency. If they fail to lure him away from the Mavs, however, they have another target in their mind. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the Knicks are widely expected to pursue Malcolm Brogdon if their […]

Reports are trickling out that New York Knicks veteran Alec Burks had undergone foot surgery – injury news that wasn’t as widespread when it reportedly occurred. The news was reported by Knicks reporter for The Athletic Fred Katz and corroborated by New York Daily News‘ Stefan Bondy. Burks had received the procedure just days after the conclusion […]

The New York Knicks are hoping to make a splash this offseason after a disappointing 2021-22 campaign. The Knicks have constantly been linked to Dallas Mavericks free agent Jalen Brunson, and now there are Kyrie Irving rumors out there. If New York wants to create cap space to make a run at signing one of […]

The New York Knicks just want a shiny new point guard, whether from the draft or from free agency. The top two guys on their list are widely perceived as incoming rookie and Big Ten star Jaden Ivey and Dallas Mavericks PG Jalen Brunson. The Knicks are not hiding their desire to lure Brunson, even […]

New York has had it rough over the past few offseasons. It seems like every year, the Knicks have a new master plan to become a title contender, only for those ambitions to wash away due to factors beyond control. The latest saga of this story involved Dallas Mavericks star Jalen Brunson. Brunson, who averaged […]

If they were giving out an MVP award for the entire playoffs, Luka Doncic would probably be the odds on favorite to win it. The Dallas Mavericks were the only team in the conference finals not to have multiple All-Star caliber players and yet they were among the last four standing, thanks in no small […]

Jalen Brunson is about to be a very rich man. The 25-year-old had an amazing season with the Dallas Mavericks and it now sounds like the Mavs are going to reward him with a highly lucrative contract extension. Even Luka Doncic is going to be shocked by the figures being thrown around with regard to […]

The New York Knicks aren’t exactly being subtle. Just because they hired Jalen Brunson’s father as an assistant coach, though, doesn’t mean the Dallas Mavericks are any more concerned about losing the free agent guard to New York in free agency. One day after the Knicks added Rick Brunson to Tom Thibodeau’s coaching staff, veteran […]

The New York Knicks have clearly been interested in Dallas Mavericks star Jalen Brunson, who becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. Their latest move could persuade the guard to potentially come to the Big Apple next season. The Knicks have hired his father, Rick Brunson, as one of their new assistants. He previously coached […]

The Detroit Pistons are in the midst of a rebuild. They struggled throughout the 2021-2022 season but saw consistent progress from budding star Cade Cunningham. Detroit is now looking to build a solid foundation around Cunningham and take the next step in the rebuilding process. The Knicks have plenty of cap space and are reportedly […]

After failing to advance to the 2022 NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks are turning their attention to their to-do list for the offseason. Undoubtedly one of the top items on that is the retention of pending free agent guard, Jalen Brunson, who has long gotten the attention of the New York Knicks. However, their prospects […]

The Dallas Mavericks were eliminated by the Warriors from the playoffs on Thursday after an impressive run. They were able to make the Western Conference Finals before losing in five games to Stephen Curry and company. Now, owner Mark Cuban is tasked with adding a piece or two this offseason. Doing so would make the […]

After an incredible 2021-22 season that saw them make a run to the Western Conference Finals, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks now head to the offseason with several concerns to address. First and foremost, however, is they need to decide on the future of Jalen Brunson. Brunson is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, […]

The Dallas Mavericks had a wildly successful 2021-22 season and outperformed most expectations, reaching the Western Conference Finals before losing to the Golden State Warriors in five games. The Mavs finished the regular season as one of the hottest teams in basketball and with a fourth-place record of 52-30. Their second-round victory over the title-favored […]

27The Dallas Mavericks took a big step forward this season. The Mavs reached their first Western Conference Finals since 2022, and despite falling to the Warriors in five games, there is plenty of optimism around Dallas. That is, there’s plenty of optimism as long as the Mavs can keep their core pieces in place. Jalen […]

Dallas Mavs star Jalen Brunson joined “Inside the NBA” to discuss the Mavericks’ 119-109 Game 4 victory over the Warriors. Dallas’s clutch victory keeps them alive for the moment. They still trail 3-1 in the series, but Brunson understands what the mindset needs to be moving forward. The guard discussed the Mavs game plan following […]

The Dallas Mavericks successfully defended their homecourt in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. They came out and lit up the Golden State Warriors to stave off elimination in the 2022 NBA playoffs. Even though the Warriors made it close near the end of the game, the Mavs took the 119-109 victory. Jalen Brunson […]