Jalen Brunson

Can Knicks fix defense internally or do they need to make move before NBA trade deadline?

2026-01-10 03:20:00 UTC

The Knicks are in the midst of their worst spell of the season, and the defense has been putrid. Do they need to make a move?

The Knicks are in a serious slump since winning the NBA Cup. How concerned should they be?

2026-01-10 03:20:00 UTC

The good vibes surrounding the Knicks have taken a dramatic and dire turn during their four-game losing streak.

Jalen Brunson Makes Vow to Knicks Fans After Breaking Losing Streak

2026-01-10 03:20:00 UTC

After battling the San Antonio Spurs for a gritty NBA Cup Championship win, the New York Knicks have had a stroke of bad luck. Josh Hart got injured on Christma

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Jalen Marquis Brunson (born August 31, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted with the 33rd overall selection of the 2018 NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks and played his first four seasons in the NBA with them. He played college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats, earning national player of the year honors as a junior and winning two national championships.

Brunson participated in the 2015 McDonald's All-American Boys Game, Jordan Brand Classic and Nike Hoop Summit. He led Stevenson to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 4A championship. He won Illinois Mr. Basketball and earned the MVP of the 2015 FIBA Under-19 World Cup. Brunson was a role player for the championship season of the 2015–16 Villanova Wildcats and named the national player of the year and a consensus first-team 2018 All-American for the championship season of the 2017–18 Wildcats.