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 […]
Eagles hosts rip Jalen Hurts after NFL playoff debacle
Jalen Hurts felt what it's like to be on the wrong side of the brotherhood. The NBC Sports Philadelphia crew ripped the Eagles' quarterback and team to shreds after Monday's brutal 32-9 loss to the Buccaneers in the wild-card round. Hurts was a far cry from the MVP candidate he was in Tampa, completing 25 […]
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 […]
Miles McBride’s shot at Knicks encore hinges on Jalen Brunson’s status
The deuce came loose. But any chance of an encore on Martin Luther King Jr. Day hinges on Jalen Brunson's “questionable” appearance. Miles “Deuce” McBride didn't play behind Brunson very often, especially when Immanuel Quickley was also on the roster. But with Quickley leaving in a trade and Brunson making a rare appearance on the […]
Jalen Brunson-less Knicks grind way past depleted Grizzlies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Knicks played with food, but at least they ate it. Facing the G League's version of the battered Grizzlies, the Knicks were outplayed, overwhelmed and reckless for much of the game, especially in the first half, but left FedExForum with a 106-94 victory. . There's no way we could lose on […]
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 […]
Eagles’ Jalen Carter losing grasp as the Defensive Rookie of the Year
Commercial Content 21+ From overwhelming odds of -1000 to a coin flip, Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter is no longer in the running for the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award. Some of that is due to the Eagles' poor play in the second half, but the rest is due to the rise of […]
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 […]