Knicks News: Jalen Brunson injury update, Cam Reddish trade market revealed

Dec 11, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) tries to get past Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) tries to get past Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports /
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The New York Knicks picked up their fourth straight win on Sunday with a 112-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings, but not without two separate Jalen Brunson injury scares.

In the second quarter, Brunson collided with Kings rookie Keegan Murray in the air and took a hard fall on his elbow. Brunson returned to the game, but in the fourth quarter, he injured his ankle and didn’t return to the game. Following the win, Tom Thibodeau said that Brunson sprained his ankle and that the plan is to see how he feels on Monday. New York’s next game is on Wednesday in Chicago.

Although Obi Toppin is out with a fracture, Cam Reddish didn’t play for the fourth straight game on Sunday. According to Newsday’s Steve Popper, the current trade market for the 2019 lottery pick is a second-round pick or a player on a rookie contract with a different skill set than Reddish.

More Knicks news

  • Julius Randle was ejected in the third quarter of Sunday’s win after he received two technical fouls. He posted 27 points, eight rebounds, and three assists in 27 minutes.
  • New York is reportedly not interested in signing free agent Carmelo Anthony to back up Julius Randle following Obi Toppin’s injury.
  • Kyle Kuzma reportedly “wants out” of Washington and has been linked to the Knicks, Lakers, and Suns.
  • Per SNY’s Ian Begley, the Knicks reportedly discussed a three-team trade with the Lakers earlier this month that involved Cam Reddish.
  • Zach LaVine, who ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said is a player for the Knicks to watch, has not been made available to trade by the Bulls.

NBA news

  • Three-time NBA champion and former NBA coach Paul Silas passed away on Sunday at the age of 79.
  • Joel Embiid scored 50+ points for the second time this season as he dropped 53 points in the Sixers’ 131-113 win over the Hornets on Sunday.
  • Kemba Walker returned to the court for the first time in 10 months on Saturday in the Mavericks’ 144-115 loss to the Bulls. He finished with eight points, five assists, two rebounds, and one block.
  • John Wall had his first start of the season for LA on Saturday as he returned to DC. He scored 13 points and posted three assists as the Clippers handed the Wizards their sixth straight loss.