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, […]
Knicks topple Celtics behind Jalen Brunson’s huge night
BOSTON — The Knicks still hold onto the No. 2 spot. For a team that stomped the sleepwalking Celtics 118-109 in Beantown and stormed to a 39-point lead, beating the NBA’s best team was easy — who else? — Jalen Brunson. “He should win MVP,” OG Anunoby said. The Knicks defeated the Celtics 118-109 on […]
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. […]
Jalen Brunson’s elite status is impossible to deny
CHICAGO — The story has shifted to Jalen Brunson. He went from Robin to Batman. Watson to Sherlock. Previously, the national debate was about what Brunson could not do based on his size, or which players the Knicks should sign to push the point guard lower on the totem pole, but accepting Brunson as a […]
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 in danger of wasting Jalen Brunson’s all-time brilliance
MIAMI — It was a joke all the way back in February that Julius Randle was targeting an April 1st return. April Fool. An incident that caused laughter more than two months ago is no longer humorous, especially for Knicks fans. April Fool’s Day has passed on Monday, and we have new news that Randle […]
Jalen Brunson’s 61 points not enough as Knicks fall to Spurs
SAN ANTONIO — It was an MVP performance by a player who should be getting more MVP attention. But Jalen Brunson’s near-record scoring output wasn’t enough to break Victor Wembaneyama’s dominance, and the Knicks dropped a thriller overtime 130-126 in the Alamo City on Friday night. . Brunson finished with 61 points and could have […]
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 […]
Rockets offered Jalen Green, draft picks to Nets for Mikal Bridges, but were turned down
of houston rockets reportedly provided brooklyn nets This blockbuster deal was supposed to send Mikal Bridges to Houston and send Jalen Green and a draft pick back to Brooklyn. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the Nets turned down the offer at the trade deadline, and the two teams have been heading in opposite directions […]