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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson dominates after returning to normal minutes

PORTLAND, Ore. — Coach Tom Thibodeau limited Jalen Brunson, not far from a gruesome knee contusion, to limited minutes in the game leading up to his 45-point gem in Thursday’s 105-93 win over the Trail Blazers. He revealed that he had undergone surgery. Brunson has averaged less than 30 minutes in each of his previous […]

Knicks’ championship hopes start and end with Jalen Brunson

Jalen Brunson won two national championships with Villanova, so he knows how a star should shine during March Madness. A lot of the Knicks will depend on the return of Julius Randle and OG Anunoby, but until they’re back, they’ll steady the ship and get the Knicks through the crazy March seas that have made […]

Jalen Brunson, Knicks dominate in win over red-hot Magic

Jalen Brunson returned and drove a steamroller over MSG’s surging team. Brunson, who missed the last tournament due to a knee contusion, gave up 26 points as the Knicks defeated the Magic 98-74 on Friday, but it was an easy victory that highlighted his overwhelming defense. This was the fewest points allowed by the Knicks […]

Knicks hopeful Jalen Brunson can return against Magic

Jalen Brunson is officially listed as questionable by the Knicks for the second consecutive game due to a left knee contusion, but is on track to return after missing Tuesday’s loss to the Hawks. It seems to be in Brunson, who was injured early in Sunday’s game against Cleveland, participated in “most of practice” at […]

Knicks avoided facing uncomfortable Jalen Brunson questions

Going to dark places is a reflex. If you follow sports in this city long enough, especially the Knicks, Jets, and Mets, you’ll know what I’m talking about. Murphy’s Law always applies. So on Sunday in Cleveland, questions about the end began to creep in for about 45 minutes when Jalen Brunson was in the […]

Jalen Brunson questionable to play vs. Hawks with left knee contusion

Jalen Brunson might not even miss a game. Either way, the Knicks star certainly avoided the worst. He is listed as questionable for the team’s game against the Hawks on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden due to a left knee contusion. It’s the same explanation the Knicks gave in their 107-98 win over the […]

Jalen Brunson leaves Knicks game early in major injury concern

CLEVELAND – It was the scariest moment for Knicks fans. Jalen Brunson left the court with an apparent non-contact injury. Brunson, the Knicks’ leading point guard all season, stood up to take a jumper, but appeared to be in pain as he jumped and landed with shock and discomfort on his face, making the score […]

Knicks breathe sigh of relief after scary Jalen Brunson injury moment

CLEVELAND — Jalen Brunson’s horrific injury was diagnosed Sunday as a knee “contusion” after negative X-rays, but considering the team’s star was helped off the court without the use of his left leg. It was a reassuring diagnosis. Brunson, a point guard who supported the Knicks all season, appeared to be in pain as he […]

Josh Hart leads Knicks by Cavaliers after Jalen Brunson injury

CLEVELAND — The Knicks bounced back from a scary moment with a courageous victory. Despite Jalen Brunson suffering a game-ending knee injury in the first minute, the Knicks cruised to a 107-98 victory Sunday at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse thanks to a triple-double and a standout performance from Josh Hart. He made it out, but not […]