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Knicks News: Donovan Mitchell’s Jalen Brunson tweet, Chris Duarte trade rumors

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 04: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates his three during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on January 04, 2023 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 04: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates his three during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on January 04, 2023 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

After losing a 17-point lead to the Bucks on Monday, the New York Knicks rebounded with a 119-113 win over the Pacers on Wednesday. Jalen Brunson’s hot streak continued as he finished with a game-high 34 points (11-of-20).

There was one player in particular that has been paying attention to how Brunson’s been playing and in the first half of the win over Indiana, that player tweeted about the Knicks’ point guard.

Of course, it was thought over the summer that Donovan Mitchell would be teaming up with Brunson in New York. Mitchell will be an unrestricted free agent in 2025 and Knicks fans made sure to remind him that Brunson’s contract goes through the 2025-26 season (a player option).

The front office has been ridiculed for not bringing a star to New York by going all-in on Mitchell, but truthfully, Brunson has been playing like a star and it’s nice to see other people recognize that.

In trade news, the Pacers have reportedly made guard Chris Duarte available ahead of the Feb. 9 trade deadline. Duarte is a player that the Knicks were interested in leading up to the 2021 draft and given that New York has reportedly engaged in trade talks with Indiana about Obi Toppin, Duarte is another target that Knicks fans need to add to their lists.

More Knicks news

  • New York is in Washington for a Friday night matchup against the Wizards. Former Knick Kristaps Porzingis is listed as questionable.
  • According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the Knicks “are not actively seeking offers on Quickley” and they are “not looking to gauge the market for him.” Begley wrote that’s what’s been said by opposing teams that have been in contact with New York.
  • The second round of All-Star fan returns were released on Thursday and Julius Randle appeared at No. 10 in the Eastern Conference frontcourt with 212,799 votes. Jalen Brunson was not in the top 10 for the backcourt. Fans make up 50% of the All-Star votes.

NBA news

  • Jaylen Brown will be out for 1-2 weeks after suffering an adductor strain.
  • Tyrese Haliburton will be re-evaluated in two weeks after suffering a hard fall against the Knicks that resulted in a sprained left elbow and mild left knee bone contusion.
  • The Spurs are on the verge of breaking the NBA’s single-game regular season attendance record for Friday’s game against the Warriors at the Alamodome. The dome can hold 68,000 people (including standing room only).
  • Dewayne Dedmon was suspended by the Heat for one game without pay because of “conduct detrimental to the club.” On Tuesday after being subbed out of Miami’s game against Oklahoma City, Dedmon had an argument with the coaching staff and swatted a massage gun onto the court, which led to his ejection.
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