Eagles’ Jalen Hurts benefiting from ‘pretty privilege,’ ESPN NFL analyst says
Jalen Hurts has led the Philadelphia Eagles back into major Super Bowl contention despite criticism that some of his passing numbers have declined over the years. Hurts had 290 passing yards and two touchdown passes in Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Wearing a shiny chain, he began his postgame press conference by asking reporters, […]
Jalen Brunson’s blunt response to Isaiah Hartenstein’s Knicks dig
Isaiah Hartenstein claimed he would not have allowed Trae Young to celebrate with a Knicks logo at the Garden during the Hawks' NBA Cup quarterfinal victory on Wednesday. Here's Jalen Brunson's answer: “Isaiah isn't here,” the Knicks captain said after practice Saturday. Trae Young pretends to roll the dice during the Hawks vs. Knicks game […]
Eagles’ Brandon Graham reveals deteriorating relationship between A.J. Brown, Jalen Hurts
Nine straight wins won't be enough to cure the on-again, off-again drama that has engulfed the Eagles for the better part of the past two seasons. Brandon Graham — the team's longest-tenured player and captain, currently on injured reserve with a torn triceps — said 94WIP The relationship between quarterback Jalen Hurts and star receiver […]
Jalen Brunson gives Knicks ‘everything’ in loss to Pistons
Jalen Brunson did everything he could to lead the Knicks to victory against the Pistons on a night when his team looked lethargic at times. The Knicks star scored 31 points (a season-high) in 44 minutes on the court in a 120-111 loss at Madison Square Garden. The effort comes after Brunson was listed as […]
Hornets run-in lands Jalen Brunson on Knicks’ injury report
Jalen Brunson couldn't avoid the injury report for Saturday's home game against the Pistons. Brunson, who hit the floor hard in a third-quarter collision and did not play the final 14 minutes of Thursday's win over the Hornets, is listed as questionable with a lower back contusion. Tom Thibodeau said after Thursday's game that the […]
Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart split on what NBA Cup prize money would mean for Knicks
Jalen Brunson has an altruistic view of NBA Cup prize money. Josh Hart thinks about himself. The contrast between the teammates, along with Hart's usual humor, played out in the two days leading up to the Knicks' 121-106 win on Tuesday to advance to the NBA Cup finals. Jalen Brunson said winning the NBA Cup […]
Jalen Brunson bails out Knicks as Mikal Bridges bottoms out against lowly Hornets
The Knicks could have had a great game against a battered, last-place opponent on Black Friday. Instead, they paid full retail price for a 99-98 victory, but that performance was eclipsed by the team's biggest disappointment, Mikal Bridges, who watched most of the game from the bench. It required a fourth-quarter turnaround. Jalen Brunson led […]
Jalen Brunson’s career-high in assists leads Knicks to tying franchise mark
DENVER — Jalen Brunson played 440 games in the NBA and 162 with the Knicks, but this was the best night of food of his career. The All-Star point guard had a career-high 17 assists and tied a franchise record with 45 assists in the Knicks' 145-118 win over the Nuggets on Monday. “It's great […]
Nets backup Jalen Wilson stepped up with Cam Thomas sidelined
Best-case scenario, the Nets would only need one game. Cam Thomas, who missed Tuesday's win with a lower back strain that head coach Jordi Fernandez called “no big deal,” will be back in the lineup Friday and Jalen Wilson will not be starting. But considering Wilson's trajectory as a former second-round pick in his second […]
Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony lead Knicks to win over Suns
PHOENIX — There's something about this arena for Jalen Brunson. A year after dropping his first 50-shot bomb in Phoenix, the Knicks point guard had his best performance of the season with 36 points and 10 assists, defeating the Suns 138-122 on Wednesday. Brunson went 12-of-21 (including 3-of-11), and Karl-Anthony Towns (34 points, 10 boards, […]