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When Jalen Brunson was signed as a free agent by the New York Knicks last summer, there were many people who thought the Knicks were overpaying for the pro in his fifth season out of Villanova. Fast forward to current times, and there aren’t too many people thinking this signing was a waste anymore. Brunson […]

To say that Jalen Brunson has been a worthwhile signing for the New York Knicks would be a complete understatement at this point. Brunson has been killing it since his big-money move to The Big Apple this past summer, and for once in a very long time, the Knicks can confidently say that they made […]

The New York Knicks look better than ever thanks to the acquisition of the crafty Jalen Brunson. However, with Brunson becoming the focal point of the offense, 22-year-old RJ Barrett — who is supposed to be face of the franchise — has had to sacrifice playmaking and scoring opportunities to accommodate the new arrival. For […]

New York Knicks star point guard Jalen Brunson knows what’s up with the New York Rangers. Brunson arrived at Madison Square Garden ahead of Wednesday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets wearing a Patrick Kane Rangers jersey, and we must say, he looks good in it. Start spreading the news 👀#NoQuitInNY 🤝 @nyknicks pic.twitter.com/MbV9sFk75h — […]

The NBA’s Last Two Minute Report, or L2M Report, has been a source of much contention since it was introduced. The NBA has used it as a way to account for any potential game-changing calls that could have affected the outcome of the game in the final two minutes. It’s been a headache for teams […]

The New York Knicks started out the season a little uneven, but they have since picked up their play. Much of their current success has to do with the star duo of Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson. Randle was just recently named to his second NBA All-Star appearance while Brunson had a case for an […]

Quentin Grimes stole the show on Friday night as he showcased his elite skillset in the NBA Rising Stars Game. The New York Knicks guard was part of Team Joakim, and while they ended up losing to Team Pau in the final game, there’s no denying that Grimes made quite a name for himself on […]

Jalen Brunson got snubbed for a spot on the NBA All-Star Game this season despite his tremendous debut campaign for the New York Knicks. The 26-year-old got passed up again when the NBA chose a replacement for Kevin Durant, with Pascal Siakam getting the call over Brunson. At this point, however, the Knicks guard could […]

Jalen Brunson is having a blast in his first year with the New York Knicks. It took some time before Brunson managed to become a focal point of an offense in the NBA, but Villanova Wildcats fans and his former college teammates, including Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges, always knew that he had what it […]

Jalen Brunson went off yet again on Monday night as he put the New York Knicks on his shoulders in what turned out to be a big win for them against their bitter cross-town rivals, the Brooklyn Nets. The 26-year-old exploded for 40 points in the game en route to tying a Knicks franchise scoring […]

It’s no secret that the New York Knicks are in the business of adding a third star alongside Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle. However, Knicks fans must realize that the core they have at the moment isn’t doing too poorly. Brunson, especially, appears to have taken his snub from the 2023 All-Star game to heart, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (35-19) got another crack at the New York Knicks (30-27) following the trade deadline. The Sixers bounced back from two tough losses to win 119-108. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Knicks. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 35 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 14-18 FG shooting Once again, Embiid had […]

It may not have been the same caliber of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Russell Westbrook-D’Angelo Russell deal, or that of the Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving blockbuster trade, but the New York Knicks were still able to make waves less than 24 hours before the NBA trade deadline. This came in the form of a Josh […]

New York Knicks star point guard Jalen Brunson missed Thursday’s game against the Miami Heat due to a non-covid illness. Even without arguably their best player, the Knicks managed to beat the Heat (pun intended) on the road by a final score of 106-104 behind 30 points, eight rebounds, and four assists from wing RJ […]

As has been the tradition every single year, this season’s All-Star squad has once again left out a handful of worthy players off the list. In this iteration of the much-anticipated NBA All-Star Game, it’s New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson who has emerged as one of the biggest snubs in the Eastern Conference. Suns […]

Last week, the starters for the 2023 NBA All-Star game were announced and the announcement did not come without any controversy. On Thursday, the reserves for both the Western Conference and Eastern Conference were announced and there were some notable names missing headlined by Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden. THE 2023 NBA ALL-STAR RESERVES ARE […]

The New York Knicks are now coming off back-to-back losses following two tough matchups against the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers. Tuesday’s loss to LeBron James and Co., in particular, was a deflating overtime defeat for the Knicks who are scheduled for another marquee matchup on Thursday night against the Miami Heat. The […]

To say that Stephen A Smith is a huge fan of his beloved New York Knicks would be a major understatement. It’s also a known fact that much like the entire Knicks fanbase, the renowned ESPN anchor has also suffered for so long watching his team struggle year after year. On Tuesday, Smith could no […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are going to the Super Bowl and they couldn’t be happier in The Big Apple. What? Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks couldn’t believe it when he saw the Empire State Building lit up in Green and White. Lol what https://t.co/xBB94hWpLO — Jalen Brunson (@jalenbrunson1) January 29, 2023 Philadelphia sports teams […]

Jalen Brunson has been one of the top free agent signings of the season. With an expanded role and the ball in his hands more often than when he was with the Dallas Mavericks, Brunson has been turning in a career season. His scoring has increased and with his 32 points against the Washington Wizards […]

Jalen Brunson is arguably the most important player on the New York Knicks roster at the moment. He has been able to live up to all the hype surrounding his big-money move to the Big Apple this past offseason, and there’s no denying that he’s now become a darling for Knicks fans everywhere. Despite his […]

Add New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau and guard Jalen Brunson to the list of people roasting NBA officiating in the past few days. It’s no secret the referees, in any sport, have always been a soft target for fans, media, players and coaches. The difference is in the evolution of social media, the […]

When the New York Knicks acquired Jalen Brunson in free agency this past off-season, they were banking on his best days being ahead of him. Their pursuit of Brunson was not without controversy, but their belief seems to have paid off as Brunson is having the best season of his career so far. Since the […]

Jalen Brunson is on a hot streak with the New York Knicks, and even Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is in awe of what he’s doing. Brunson exploded once again on Wednesday, dropping 34 points on 11-of-20 shooting to help the Knicks take down the Indiana Pacers 119-113. It followed his 44-point outing in a […]

The New York Knicks have definitely played at a much better level this season than they did for the entirety of the 2021-22 campaign, and it’s thanks in large part to the addition of Jalen Brunson. And on Monday night against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, Brunson proved himself worth every penny of the […]

Jalen Brunson may have turned heads with his stellar 2022 postseason performance for the Dallas Mavericks, but there were still plenty who doubted whether he could live up to the four-year, $104 million deal he signed with the New York Knicks in the offseason. But now, no one would dare doubt what Brunson is capable […]

The New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns will face off on Monday in a cross-conference affair. The Knicks are looking to take care of business against a talented Suns team that won’t have Devin Booker but will get some key role players back. Jalen Brunson hasn’t played since Christmas after getting injured against the Philadelphia […]

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson missed Tuesday’s game against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks with a sore right hip. Without Brunson, the Knicks lost to the Mavs in overtime, 126-121, largely due to a 60-point triple-double from Doncic. So when the Knicks travel to San Antonio to play the Spurs on Thursday night, […]

Jalen Brunson had an impressive performance on Sunday in his first Christmas day game for the New York Knicks. The 26-year-old finished with 23 points on 10-of-19 shooting, to go along with three rebounds, 11 assists, two triples, and just one turnover in 35 minutes of action. Unfortunately, Brunson’s effort was put to waste as […]

Christmas went from bad to worse for Jalen Brunson late in the New York Knicks’ 119-112 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. He left the game for good with 4:42 left in the fourth quarter and quickly headed to the locker room, dealing with a right hip issue that had been bothering him for most of […]

There are some things in life that go well together, and one of those things is Christmas and basketball. Each year, the NBA has a set of high-profile games take place on Christmas Day, and this year, one of those matchups features the New York Knicks taking on the Philadelphia 76ers. With Christmas right around […]

Jalen Brunson just had one of his most heartbreaking moments as a member of the New York Knicks. The 26-year-old blew two crucial free throws late in the game that ended up seeing the Knicks fall to the Chicago Bulls, 118-117. To be fair, the Bulls needed an ice-cold DeMar DeRozan game-winner to clinch the […]

Jalen Brunson had a chance to close out the game for the New York Knicks on Friday night. He was sent to the line with just six seconds remaining in the contest and his team up by one point. Sadly, Brunson ended up missing both free throws only to see Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan […]

The NBA has finally made a ruling in the Jalen Brunson tampering investigation. The league announced Wednesday that the New York Knicks have been docked their own 2025 second-round pick for early discussions with Brunson. From the NBA: “This outcome reflected a finding, following an investigation, that the Knicks engaged in free agency discussions involving […]

At the start of December, the New York Knicks, despite the addition of Jalen Brunson, appeared destined to muster yet another mediocre season. However, things could change quickly in the span of two weeks. After destroying the Golden State Warriors, 133-93, on Tuesday night, the Knicks have now extended their winning streak to eight, climbing […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, but fans are looking at the positive side and celebrating Kemba Walker’s big game that allowed them to compete. With Luka Doncic absent due to a quad injury, the Mavs were not expected to compete–we can’t even blame fans for predicting a blowout […]

After two months of NBA play, fans already have a general idea of who is competing for a championship and those who are battling for a higher draft pick. Either way, things are far from set in stone. That means that teams should be pursuing the final pieces of their puzzles in the 2022-23 season […]

The New York Knicks got the job done in Windy City Wednesday night, with Jalen Brunson adding the cherry on top of his team’s 128-120  win over the Chicago Bulls. That cherry was the dagger 3-pointer Brunson hit in the corner with less than 30 seconds remaining in overtime to stretch the Knicks’ lead to […]

Alex Caruso endeared himself to fans all over the globe with his hard-nosed defense and penchant for making winning plays. Caruso was crucial to the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship in 2020, and he was then able to parlay his strong play into a four-year, $36.9 million. So for him to get dropped on a nasty […]