Jalen Brunson will be out at least two weeks with a sprained right ankle. Tom Thibodeau said he didn't know if Brunson would return for the New York Knicks before the regular season ends in five weeks. Brunson is seventh in the league in scoring (26.3 points per game) and eighth in assists (7.4). … [Read more...] about Jalen Brunson Out At Least Two Weeks With Sprained Right Ankle
Tom Thibodeau On Mitchell Robinson Debut: ‘Really, Really Good’
Mitchell Robinson made this season-debut on Friday night during the New York Knicks' 114-113 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Robinson had six points and five rebounds in 12 minutes. "The first game back, for the amount of time he's been out, I thought it was really, really good. We've been seeing it in practice too. So this is the next step," said Tom Thibodeau after the … [Read more...] about Tom Thibodeau On Mitchell Robinson Debut: ‘Really, Really Good’
D’Angelo Russell Would Like To Stay With Nets
D'Angelo Russell has enjoyed his return to the Brooklyn Nets. Russell is said to be relishing having the ball in his hands again, while having a leadership role with a young team. The veteran guard reportedly would like to stay in Brooklyn after this season. Russell was acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers in part because he's on an expiring contract. The Nets … [Read more...] about D’Angelo Russell Would Like To Stay With Nets
Zach LaVine, Jalen Brunson Named NBA’s Players Of Week 19
Zach LaVine and Jalen Brunson have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 19 (Feb. 24-Mar. 2). LaVine averaged 28.0 points and 5.7 rebounds while shooting 63.6 percent on three-pointers. The Sacramento Kings went 3-0 during the week. Brunson averaged 29.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 6.3 as the New York Knicks went 3-0. … [Read more...] about Zach LaVine, Jalen Brunson Named NBA’s Players Of Week 19
Nets Sign Tyson Etienne To Two-Way Deal, Waive Kendall Brown
The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to sign Tyson Etienne to a Two-Way deal. In a related move, the Nets have waived Kendall Brown. In 24 G League games this season with the Long Island Nets, Etienne is averaging 20.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 35.6 minutes. … [Read more...] about Nets Sign Tyson Etienne To Two-Way Deal, Waive Kendall Brown