Jan 15, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) walks off the court after a victory in overtime against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Jalen Brunson Comments On Knicks-Bucks Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Feb 7, 2025 4:52 PM ET

On Thursday, the New York Knicks announced that they had made a trade for Delon Wright (via the Milwaukee Bucks).

Wright comes to New York with averages of 2.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 26.8% from the field and 24.5% from the three-point range.

Even though he got limited playing time with Milwaukee, Wright is a productive role player that could help the Knicks in the NBA playoffs.

Via SNY's Knicks Videos: "The Knicks will receive Delon Wright from the Bucks as part of the deal for Jericho Sims

Wright has played for 9 teams in 10 NBA seasons"

The Knicks will receive Delon Wright from the Bucks as part of the deal for Jericho Sims

Wright has played for 9 teams in 10 NBA seasons pic.twitter.com/Sqscu5lm1O
— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) February 6, 2025

After the trade, Jalen Brunson was asked for his reaction (via SNY's Knicks Videos).

Brunson: "We've always said what's up to each other. He was a great teammate in Dallas and I got to know him very well. It's great to see him."

"He was a great teammate in Dallas...great to see him"

- Jalen Brunson on new Knick Delon Wright pic.twitter.com/6PzEhMmZsB
— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) February 7, 2025

Wright and Brunson were teammates for one year on the Dallas Mavericks (2020).

They lost to the LA Clippers in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

The Knicks are currently the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 34-17 record in 51 games.

They are 8-2 over their last ten (and have won two straight).

On Saturday night, the Knicks will host the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden.

Brunson is in his third season with New York.

The All-Star point guard is averaging 26.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 48.9% from the field and 39.7% from the three-point range.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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