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Knicks Wing's Fringe-All-Star Bid Gaining Steam

Most of the New York Knicks' starting lineup has now heard their fair shares of All-star buzz. Jalen Brunson's and Karl-Anthony Towns' hype is less of a surprise, as the star scorers have combined for seven total selections after making the trip to All-Star Weekend as teammates earlier this year.

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The Knicks spread the wealth this holiday season

The New York Knicks have had plenty to celebrate this December, from being Emirates NBA Cup champions to winning eight of their 10 games. One of the most laudatory moments of the season, though, came off the floor.

Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 23

Why Knicks’ Jalen Brunson isn’t playing vs. Timberwolves after 47-point masterpiece

As New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson was unguardable in the team’s 132-125 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday night, there is no doubt that fans are looking to see him build off that great outing.

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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?

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

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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.

Jalen Brunson News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23

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.

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.