Knicks get good news on Jalen Brunson’s knee injury
Jalen Brunson was unable to play Tuesday night, but the All-Star point guard’s medical update was as expected. Brunson left early in Sunday’s game against Cleveland with what appeared to be a serious knee injury, which was later diagnosed as a left knee contusion. New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, 11, is treated for an […]
Miles McBride gave ‘absurd’ performance in Jalen Brunson’s absence
CLEVELAND — Miles McBride never left the game. With his unpredictable status in the rotation and two new acquisitions to fill his position, McBride will need to take advantage of every opportunity. And nothing was bigger than Sunday, at least on a minute-to-minute basis. After Jalen Brunson was sidelined with a knee contusion, McBride stepped […]
Jalen Brunson’s dad called him ‘f–king bum’ during NBA 3-point contest
Jalen Brunson’s father had a few choice words for him during the 3-point contest during last weekend’s NBA All-Star Weekend festivities. Brunson revealed that his father, Rick, called the Knicks’ point guard, who played against Damian Lillard, Donovan Mitchell and Trae Young, a “shithole.” upon Podcast “Roommate Show”Brunson, who co-hosts with Knicks teammate Josh Hart, […]
Jalen Brunson’s degree gives him an ultra-rare NBA resume
Jay Wright called it a “mandatory meeting” with Jalen Brunson’s parents, understanding that the crafty point guard was likely leaving college. It was right after Brunson’s second season, and Wright hinted at the NBA as his next destination. But Rick and Sandra Branson had other ideas. “His mother said, ‘No, he hasn’t gotten his degree […]
Jalen Brunson’s ankle injury overshadows Knicks’ win over Grizzlies
The Knicks have another injury to worry about. And they can’t afford to be bad about this. Jalen Brunson twisted his right ankle with 5 minutes, 31 seconds left in a game against the short-handed Grizzlies and rushed to the locker room. Brunson did not return to the bench and dropped 27 points with eight […]
Jalen Brunson’s elevated Knicks play is All-Star worthy
Jalen Brunson clearly performed at an All-Star level throughout his first two seasons with the Knicks, despite being snubbed for that honor a year ago. However, his increasingly great play as of late only enhances Brunson's status as one of the NBA's top point guards. The $104 million bargain has scored at least 30 points […]
Jalen Brunson’s vintage Knicks night makes 50-win dream realistic
The Garden waited, waited, and waited for the Knicks to defeat the lowly Wizards. Mama Thibodeau, who celebrated her own birthday the day after her son Tom's birthday, said she wouldn't expect another night like this. The Knicks, who won 113-109, would be better off not playing with the lack of grit, desperation and will […]