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Jalen Brunson's Stellar Play for Knicks Leads to Weekly Award

The New York Knicks have been playing at an incredibly high level over the last few weeks. Since a losing streak early in the season dropped their record to 2-3, they have gone 18-5, solidifying their standing as a legitimate championship contender.

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Jalen Brunson issues a response to those who accuse him of ‘foul baiting’

Jalen Brunson is trying to beat the flopper allegations. The New York Knicks star Brunson appeared this week on Lou Williams’ podcast “The Underground Lounge.” During the episode, Brunson spoke out against those who accuse him of baiting referees into calling fouls by exaggerating minimal defensive contact.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 22

Fast-rising Knicks visit surging Timberwolves

Two of the NBA's hottest teams and one of its hottest players match up Tuesday night in Minnesota when the Timberwolves host the New York Knicks. Knicks star Jalen Brunson is coming off a season high 47-point effort in a 132-125 win Sunday over the Miami Heat.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / December 22

Knicks Load Up Injury Report Before Christmas

The New York Knicks will grant two of their stars a silent night just before Christmas. The injury report for Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves (8 p.m.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 22

Knicks Get Power Rankings Boost After NBA Cup Championship

The New York Knicks are making a statement by winning the NBA Cup and establishing themselves as a true contender for the championship this summer. The team's run in the in-season tournament has given them a slight boost in NBA.com writer John Schuhmann's power rankings.

NBA News / Posting and Toasting / December 22

Jalen Brunson: Erik Spoelstra’s kryptonite

Erik Spoelstra is a legend. He’s on the short list of the greatest coaches in NBA history and is a surefire first-ballot Hall of Famer. He took over for one of the NBA’s all-time great coaches in Pat Riley and didn’t miss a beat, taking the job at age 38.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson vindicates Mike Brown’s ‘unguardable’ praise

In Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks have the most coveted kind of player in basketball: a superstar. The point guard’s 47-point performance against the Miami Heat on Sunday fittingly concluded his MVP-caliber week, for which he earned his second Player of the Week designation of the season.

New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / December 22

Insider: Knicks open to trading disappointing newcomer

The New York Knicks could be ready to 86 the metropolitan career of a former Philadelphia 76er. Reporting on the Knicks’ potential activity at the upcoming trade deadline, James Edwards III of The Athletic says that the “loudest league chatter” centered around Manhattan states that it’d be “open” to trading forward Guerschon Yabusele.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 22

Knicks Join Trade Race for Emerging Two-Way Guard

The New York Knicks have entered the bidding for Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis. While Giannis Antetokounmpo speculation and Donte DiVincenzo reunion talks dominate headlines, Ellis represents a lower-cost option to bolster their rotation ahead of the February 5 deadline.

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New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22

Jalen Brunson couldn’t help but laugh at Knicks reporter’s Josh Hart ‘thumb’ quip after viral NBA Cup moment

On Sunday, the New York Knicks got back into the win column with a tight home win over the Miami Heat. The Knicks were led by an excellent game from Jalen Brunson, who scored 47 points to go along with eight assists in the win, which pushed New York’s record to an impressive 20-8 on the season.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / December 22