Rick Pitino, OG Anunoby sing Jalen Brunson praise: ‘Should win MVP’
We don’t hear much criticism or backhanded compliments about Jalen Brunson or the Knicks anymore, with pundits, former and current NBA stars, and basketball luminaries all over what they’re accomplishing as the playoffs approach. I agree. TNT Studio analyst Kenny Smith changed his tune from earlier in the season when he said the Knicks never […]
Jalen Brunson is the best player in East ‘by far’: Kenny Smith
Jalen Brunson’s scoring runs are finally getting attention. On Thursday’s “Inside the NBA,” analyst Kenny Smith praised Brunson after his 39-point performance after the Knicks’ 118-109 victory over the league-leading Celtics. “The New York Knicks are the most surprising team in basketball to me right now,” he said. “They should be a No. 6 seed […]
Knicks facing pivotal Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle decisions
BOSTON — The Knicks’ salary cap situation looks perfect as of today. But big decisions and initiatives are at hand. Beyond the obvious free agency of OG Anunoby and the unpredictable trade market of the summer, the team’s two All-Stars, Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle, will be eligible for extensions after this season. Leon Rose, […]
Jalen Brunson pours in 45 in win over Bulls, magic number is one
CHICAGO — Jalen Brunson has done it again. At this point, 40+ points is just another day at the office during one of the best individual offensive stretches this franchise has ever produced. The point guard scored 45 points in Tuesday’s 128-117 win over the Bulls and added eight assists on another excellent shooting show. […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson was in disbelief over John Calipari news
Knicks star Jalen Brunson had a brief but empathetic response to the news that John Calipari is headed to Arkansas. News of Calipari’s likely departure came late Sunday night, less than 24 hours before the NCAA National Championship Game at Arizona State, and shocked the college basketball world. Branson was among those shocked by the […]
Jalen Brunson outduels Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo in Knicks win
MILWAUKEE — The Knicks left Fiserv Forum feeling better with a win and a higher spot in the standings. Riding on the energy of engines Jalen Brunson and Isaiah Hartenstein, the visiting team dominated in the second half to move into fourth place in the East, defeating the Bucks 122-109 on Sunday night. Brunson dropped […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson hits game threshold for awards consideration
TORONTO — The NBA has set 65 as the key number to determine the league’s awards and honors this season, and Jalen Brunson officially cleared that hurdle this week. Brunson played in the Knicks’ 66th of 72 games this season in Wednesday night’s blowout win over the Raptors, meaning he will officially be considered for […]
Knicks picking up slack for Jalen Brunson just part of team’s identity
We’ve all been there. If you’ve ever logged in at the gym or playground, there are days when you show up and can’t do anything. Wide open jumper. layup. drive. Sometimes it will fall off and spin out. Sometimes it’s even uglier than that. That’s where Jalen Brunson was at Madison Square Garden on Saturday […]
Draymond Green can’t say enough good things about Jalen Brunson
Draymond Green can appreciate Jalen Brunson’s story as a former National Collegiate Player of the Year who went all the way to the second round of the NBA Draft and was named an All-Star. “I know that feeling,” Green said with a smile on his YouTube channel’s podcast after the Knicks defeated the Warriors in […]
Jalen Brunson pours in 42 points to lead Knicks to gritty win over Kings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jalen Brunson should have played wearing latex gloves and a surgical mask like he did when dissecting the Kings. The point guard dropped 42 points in front of an excited crowd in Sac Town as the Knicks crushed the Kings in an exciting 98-91 game. Branson was responsible for the engine, steering […]