Julius Randle getting ‘loaded up on’ with Jalen Brunson out for Knicks
Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle have formed a dangerous and productive one-two punch for the Knicks over the past two seasons, and both have been in the conversation for All-Star berths this season. Still, Randle has endured a few tough games when Brunson isn't in uniform. That includes the past two games the potential first-time […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson misses second game with calf injury
Jalen Brunson tested a bruised calf but apparently didn't feel comfortable enough to play, causing him to miss his second straight game on Monday. “Pain tolerance,” Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said. “He just goes through his routine and gets ready to play. You know, I trust him. When he's ready to go, he'll let us […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson hit with technical in frustrating Dallas return
DALLAS — During the first half of the Knicks' 128-124 loss to the Mavericks on Thursday, a frustrated Jalen Brunson complained to the officials in the second quarter and was given a technical foul that affected his play. I admitted that. night. “Yeah, it's tough. I can't get into the mindset of getting frustrated with […]
This trip to Dallas will be different for Knicks’ Jalen Brunson
Jalen Brunson will finally play his first game in his former home arena on Thursday night, returning to Dallas for the first time since the Knicks suffered a historic collapse without him just a year ago. Brunson, who left the Mavericks in the summer of 2022 and signed a four-year contract with the Knicks as […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson building All-Star case
He is the only two NBA player in the Eastern Conference to be named Player of the Week twice this season. One is 76ers center Joel Embiid, the current league MVP, and the other is Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson. He averaged 27.3 points and earned his second honor while further strengthening his case for […]
Knicks’ Randle, Brunson dominate Wizards for fourth straight win
WASHINGTON — After the Knicks defeated the 76ers, they quickly turned their attention to the Wizards. Almost immediately, Donte DiVincenzo said, A potential trap game in the second game of a back-to-back on Saturday included a message in Philadelphia's locker room minutes after defeating Joel Embiid's team: Don't miss your opponent on I-95 There was […]
Knicks relying on Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle more since trade
There have been two obvious changes for the Knicks since the blockbuster trade of OG Anunoby. 1. Your defense power will be greatly improved. 2. Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson have more offensive responsibility on their shoulders. The Knicks have always relied on their two stars, and they rarely win if both perform poorly, but […]
Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson lead Knicks in rout of Bulls
Trades RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley sent messages about the organization's other top two scorers. They clearly felt comfortable relying heavily on Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle. On Wednesday, the Knicks' faith was rewarded with a 116-100 victory over Chicago, as Randle and Brunson combined for 66 points to lead the Bulls to their second […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson overcomes rough shooting with career-best 14 assists
Monday was a non-shooting day for Jalen Brunson, but it didn't take away from his role as what Julius Randle calls a “floor general.” Brunson scored 16 points, but was scoreless in the first quarter, going 5-of-23 from the field and sinking just one 3-pointer on nine attempts. His shot was only consistent at the […]