Jalen Brunson has a simple explanation for his surprisingly slow Knicks start
It’s rare to see Brunson struggling the way he has to start this year.
2027
| Season | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | NY | 1 | 21 | 5 | 3 |
| 2026 | NY | 74 | 26 | 3.3 | 6.8 |
| 2025 | NY | 65 | 26 | 2.9 | 7.3 |
| 2024 | NY | 77 | 28.7 | 3.6 | 6.7 |
| 2023 | NY | 68 | 24 | 3.5 | 6.2 |
| 2022 | DAL | 79 | 16.3 | 3.9 | 4.8 |
| 2021 | DAL | 68 | 12.6 | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| 2020 | DAL | 57 | 8.2 | 2.4 | 3.3 |
| 2019 | DAL | 73 | 9.3 | 2.3 | 3.2 |
It’s rare to see Brunson struggling the way he has to start this year.
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NBANEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 18: Roman Reigns and Jalen Brunson look on in ring during Saturday Night's Main Event at Madison Square Garden on July 18, 2026 in New York, United States. (Photo by Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images) | WWE via Getty Images Maybe that one win in Indy will change things for the Brooklyn Nets. Maybe the cross-town rivalry will get the New York Knicks out of their lethargy. But at the moment, the Nets, despite their awful opening, are 1-5, only a game behind the 2-4 worl...
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Karl-Anthony Towns #32, and Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks high five during the game against the Detroit Pistons on October 27, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE v...
NBANEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks shoots a contested jump shot during the third quarter of the game against Joel Embiid #21 and Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Image...
CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 24: (L-R) Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks talks with Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Rocket Arena on February 24, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 109-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The ...
NBANew York Knicks head coach Mike Brown said that his team has to return to playing simple after a 98-93 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. They are now 2-4 on the season. "We're trying to get a home run every time we get the ball," Brown said. "We have to hit singles." The Knicks shot just 40.7% from the field and 31.7% from three. Jalen Brunson added that the Knicks need to be more decisive in their play. "Sometimes it can be us being hesitant as well, wanting to make the right p...
New York Knicks All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns commended the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers for their 98-93 win without All-Star Jaylen Brown in their NBA Cup matchup on Friday. Tyrese Maxey led with 27 points, and Anfernee Simons led the bench with 21 points for the 76ers. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 24 points, six assists, five rebounds, […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns gives 76ers props for second win over Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Knicks are already halfway through their season series against the rival 76ers and look like they have a lot of ground to make up.
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson apparently isn't surprised to hear his teammate Josh Hart is talking about tiredness six games into the defense of their 2026 NBA title.
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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 20: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 20, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) ...
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson was named the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association's Professional Athlete of the Year for 2026 on Friday.
Cup Basketball is back, and with that… …so are your reigning Champs. Here’s a bunch of quotes before today’s affair. Mike Brown On Rick Brunson suggesting the Tyler Kolek-Jalen Brunson backcourt combination against Chicago: “One of the things he suggested was throwing Kolek in the game with Jalen [Brunson].” On Kolek’s performance in the Knicks’ […]
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 5: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball against Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during a preseason game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 5, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Knicks 120-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Lef...
The Knicks won their second game in as many nights on Wednesday in Chicago behind 14 fourth-quarter points (38 overall) from star guard Jalen Brunson, writes Stefan Bondy of The New York Post. Brunson had been in a slump amid the defending champions’ slow start to the season. “I was happy to be able to […]
NBACHICAGO — Inside the final two minutes on Wednesday, with only a few possessions remaining between the Chicago Bulls and the reigning champion New York Knicks, coach Tiago Splitter began on the sideline and ended up on the court. Stomping, jumping, pleading. Begging his young Bulls team to force the ball away from superstar shotmaker Jalen Brunson with a double-team. Splitter flailed his arms around furiously because victory still somehow felt controllable. His vision of the idyllic Bulls, re...
Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson has been as good as advertised, showcasing the all-around skill set and high motor that made him the No. 4 pick in the NBA Draft in June. Wilson has been putting up big numbers, averaging 20.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.4 blocks. His accuracy, however, needs […] The post Bulls’ Caleb Wilson learns harsh Jalen Brunson lesson as Tiago Splitter blows gasket screaming at him appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAThe New York Knicks rallied from a 19-point deficit to defeat the Chicago Bulls, 133-127, at United Center on Wednesday. The Knicks outscored the Bulls, 43-31, in the fourth quarter, with the finishing crew of Jalen Brunson, Jordan Clarkson, Landry Shamet, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns hitting big shot after big shot. New York improved […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown laughs off Karl-Anthony Towns injury scare with ’30 feet’ quip appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAAfter Brandin Podziemski and the Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-114, the third-year guard revealed he’s been watching New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson’s tape. Podziemski missed the Warriors’ regular-season opener due to a back injury, but has been looking to find his stride amidst Golden State’s first two weeks of the regular […] The post Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski makes Jalen Brunson admission after win vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.