The eight Jalen Brunson words that gave Knicks fans reason to hope again
They are eight simple words, but for Knicks fans who believe things can build a favor by the end of the season, they were the eight most hopeful words available on the local basketball lexicon. “I'm cleared for basketball activities,” Jalen Brunson said late Sunday afternoon, “What does that mean?” Here's what it mainly means: […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson has injury return goal after resuming ‘basketball activities’
Jalen Brunson revealed on Sunday that he resumed sprints and “basketball activities” with hope for gamers ahead of the playoffs. “It's good to have a gamer before you get into a stretch run,” Branson said. “But the most important thing is to try and be 100% healthy.” The 28-year-old Branson missed 12 consecutive games on […]
Mavericks still haven’t escaped Jalen Brunson mistake
More than six years after they agreed to the Porzingis trade in Christaps, the Mavericks and Knicks, who have been facing each other on Tuesday, remain entangled with Jalen Branson to remind them of a better future for New York. It's a low bar since GM Nico Harrison thwarted Mavericks. The Mavericks' first big mistake […]
How Jalen Brunson is progressing from ankle injury, plus general timeline
Jalen Brunson has at least one more week. The All-Star guard, who was sidelined in his final eight games with a right ankle sprain, is doing “controlled court work” and his status will be renewed again in about a week, the Knicks said. “Good, steady progress,” coach Tom Thibodeau later added. Saturday's 122-103 victory over […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson out of walking boot and ‘doing light shooting’
Charlotte – According to Tom Thibodeau, Jalen Branson is “light shooting” from his walking boots, removing two weeks of turning his ankle at a troublesome angle. The Knicks coach added that “hopefully” Branson will be back to establish rhythm before the playoffs. “Whenever he's ready, he's ready. He puts a lot into his rehab, so […]
Knicks Culture is alive and well — even without Jalen Brunson
This is the Knicks now. This is the team. These are players. This is true, and for now, as Jalen Brunson's right ankle continues to be protected by walking boots for at least a few weeks. The Knicks have a long vision along with Branson. He made some light fires. He still needs intense healing. […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson ruled out with ankle injury
The Knicks aren't without Jalen Branson with the Clippers on Friday. Branson was listed as appearing in the Knicks injury report after suffering an ankle injury Thursday night in a 113-109 overtime loss to the Lakers in Los Angeles. His first X-ray on Thursday I've returned to negativeand is believed to have taken further testing […]
Knicks suffer crushing OT loss to Lakers as Jalen Brunson exits with injury
LOS ANGELES – The Knicks' dramatic losses on Thursday night were exacerbated by Jalen Branson's stepping off the court. The star point guard swung his right ankle badly after landing at Austin Reeves, remaining 1:24 with 1:24 in overtime for the Lakers collapsed under the basket after absorbing multiple fouls on the drive. Branson remained […]
Jalen Brunson is the Knicks’ clutch time cheat code
Numbers cannot be discussed. Jalen Brunson's latest clutch-time performance rescued the Knicks from what was one of the most glimpseful losses of the season on Wednesday night. Instead, the captain's 12 points (including a 1:26 go-ahead three-pointer) in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter lifted the Knicks to a necessary victory after spitting […]
Bill Simmons shreds Jalen Brunson as NBA’s most egregious flopper
Free throws are the king of the NBA today, and players like Jalen Brunson do anything to get them. With a league full of “Floppers,” Bill Simmons believes the Knicks star is in his own league. “I think [Brunson’s] Become an outstanding NBA flopper.” Simmons said on his podcast of the same name.. And it's […]
