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Knicks News: Jalen Brunson embarrasses Alex Caruso, three players eligible to be traded

ByJordanna Clark|
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 14: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks is fouled on a shot by Patrick Williams #44 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center on December 14, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 14: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks is fouled on a shot by Patrick Williams #44 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center on December 14, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Jalen Brunson entered the New York Knicks’ matchup with the Bulls on Wednesday as questionable with a foot contusion. The point guard was a game-time decision, but you wouldn’t have known that with the way that he played.

Brunson finished with 30 points (11-of-21), seven assists, and two rebounds and that included a huge three-pointer with less than 30 seconds to go in overtime. Alex Caruso, who is known for his defense, couldn’t hang with Brunson and ended up on the floor.

The Knicks’ 128-120 overtime win marked their fifth straight and was also the fourth time in their last eight games that Julius Randle scored 30+ points. He scored a team-high 31 points (8-of-19) and added 13 rebounds and seven assists.

New York sits at No. 6 in the Eastern Conference behind Philadelphia. The Sixers are 15-12 and their next game will be on Friday when they host the Warriors.

More Knicks news

  • Today is Dec. 15, meaning that players that signed free agency deals in the offseason are eligible to be traded. Jalen Brunson, Jericho Sims, and Isaiah Hartenstein can now be dealt.
  • Deuce McBride replaced Derrick Rose in New York’s rotation, but the veteran point guard said that he has no issue with that. Rose said that he loves the way that McBride has been playing.
  • Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer confirmed that the Knicks have had conversations with the Lakers regarding Cam Reddish and Evan Fournier.
  • Joakim Noah crashed Tom Thibodeau’s pregame press conference on Wednesday night and asked the coach why he went to Derrick Rose’s wedding and not his own.
  • The Ringer released their most recent list of the top 100 players in the NBA. Jalen Brunson came in at No. 51 and Julius Randle at No. 91.

NBA news

  • On Tuesday, the NBA announced that they had renamed several trophies after Hall of Famers Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon, Wilt Chamberlain, John Havlicek, and George Mikan.
  • Steph Curry left Wednesday night’s game against the Pacers with a shoulder injury in the second quarter. He’ll undergo an MRI on Thursday. Golden State ended up losing, 125-119, to fall to 2-13 on the road this season.
  • The Magic set a franchise record in Wednesday’s 135-124 win over the Hawks after dropping 50 points in the first quarter. Per NBA.com, Orlando is the ninth team in league history to earn that achievement. The Magic have won their last four games.
  • LaMelo Ball returned to the Hornets lineup on Wednesday after being out for a month with an injured ankle. He scored 23 points (9-of-18) and added 11 assists in Charlotte’s 141-134 overtime loss to Detroit.
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