New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson finished with a team-high 20 points in the playoff loss to Miami. He also added eight assists and six rebounds. The former Maverick struggled shooting, going 7-for-20 from the field and 0-for-5 from deep. Even worse, he continues to be bothered by an ankle injury, meaning he'll be a risky DFS option on Monday night for Game 4.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) was unable to do much during Thursday's practice, according to head coach Tom Thibodeau. The team is currently considering Brunson day-to-day with right ankle soreness. Luckily, the Knicks don't play again until Saturday, so Brunson has plenty of time to rest and recover. Possibly, the Knicks were giving Brunson and easy day in practice because they don't want to push him too hard right now. His absence would be a significant hit to the Knicks rotation. Immanuel Quickley would be asked to start if Brunson is unable to play on Saturday.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) had a stellar showing in Tuesday's playoff win over the Heat. The former Maverick carried a questionable tag heading into this one. However, he looked better than ever, scoring 30 points while shooting 10-for-19 from the field and 6-for-10 from behind the arc. Brunson also had five boards and two steals, adding to what was already an impressive performance. The 26-year-old is now averaging 27.5 points in this series, so he should see plenty of interest from DFS managers on Saturday for Game 3 in Miami.

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) and forward/center Julius Randle (ankle) are both available to play Game 2 against the Miami Heat on Tuesday. Randle will make his return after missing Game 1 while Brunson was questionable after dealing with some general soreness. Their availability could not have come at a better time with Miami taking Game 1 and Jimmy Butler (ankle) listed as out for Tuesday night. Obi Toppin will likely head to the bench with Randle back in the lineup.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Miami Heat. The 26-year-old has been hot through the first six games of the playoffs. Brunson is currently the leading scorer for the Knicks in the postseason, so his absence would obviously be significant. His absence would mean that Immanuel Quickley would likely slide into the starting five. Quickley would be an attractive DFS option if he's asked to start in place of Brunson.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson had a nightmare from downtown with an 0-for-7 mark in Game 1 against Miami, but he still found a way to keep his 20-point streak going. The Villanova product had 25 points on 11-for-23 overall shooting. It was truly a mixed performance for Brunson, as he did a lot of good stuff for the team, but in addition to the poor three-point shooting, he also committed five turnovers. In 40 minutes on the court, Brunson notched five rebounds and posted seven assists with one steal. Brunson has so far scored at least 20 points in all of his playoff outings this year and is averaging 24.2 points overall. He'll be counted on a lot in the series if Julius Randle (ankle) can't make a quick return.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson led his squad with 27 points as the team opened the playoffs with a 101-97 road victory against Cleveland. Brunson found himself in foul trouble in the first half a registered just six points before the break, but he managed to play the whole second half without a single foul and wrapped things up by scoring nine of the team's final 13 points. The 26-year-old added two rebounds, two assists and two steals to his line in 30 minutes. With his regular minutes and better efficiency, Brunson has the potential to perform even better in the upcoming games.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (hand) has dealt with a nagging hand injury that kept him out of the team's last three games. On Tuesday, he told reporters "I'm able to do whatever I need to do." Getting him back in the fold is huge news while Julius Randle (ankle) still works his way back for their first game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. If Randle is sidelined, Brunson would likely take on a huge chunk of the offense while the bench will try to fill the rest of the void.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (hand) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Knicks have locked up the fifth seed, so there is no reason for them to push Brunson out there at less than 100 percent. That being said, fantasy managers should expect Brunson to sit for the rest of the regular season. His absence should allow Immanuel Quickley to move into the starting five, which will make him a strong streaming option.

Basketball is a fast-paced game. While the court's dimensions are smaller than baseball and football fields, there is no room to relax because players must exert effort on offense and defense. NBA's Advanced Stats reveal that LaMelo Ball trumps other ballers in the distance covered, averaging 2.77 miles per game. Fred VanVleet is not far behind at 2.76.Therefore, basketball players must be in good condition to render significant minutes. Conversely, injuries are also a dime a dozen because of the extensive regular season. Failing to stay in shape could mean reduced playing time or an abrupt end to their career. But at some point, Father Time wins, no matter how much a player wants to delay the inevitable.These players have rendered extensive NBA careers but are far from the peak of their capabilities. Sadly, retirement after the 2022-23 season is a strong possibility because they are not steady contributors anymore or hardly step into the court. However, their younger teammates should pick their brains and learn from their limitless wisdom. 

Thaddeus Young

Young won the NBA Hustle Award during the 2020-21 season thanks to his accumulated hustle stats like taking screens and diving for loose balls. But that recognition is a nice consolation for a man who nearly averaged a double-double (15.1 points, nine rebounds) for the 2015-16 season with the Brooklyn Nets.https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1612227070108516355The 16-year veteran has been touted as a do-it-all player on both ends. Unfortunately, his production has significantly dropped in his second season with the Toronto Raptors. He is averaging only 4.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game through March 11. He hasn't played since, even if he is on the active roster, because of ... [More]

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (hand) will sit out Wednesday's contest against Indiana. The 26-year-old continues to deal with a right hand injury and will take a night off after playing in the previous three games. The injury didn't keep Brunson from erupting for a career-high 48 points a couple of games ago, but the Knicks clearly need him as healthy as possible for the playoffs. With Julius Randle (ankle) also out and RJ Barrett (illness) questionable for Wednesday's action, Quentin Grimes, Immanuel Quickley and Josh Hart look to be busy men on the offensive front.

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson exploded for 33 first-half points and had a career-high 48 points in the end as the team beat Cleveland 130-116 Friday. With Julius Randle (ankle) out of the picture, Brunson took over the offense and almost pulled off a 50-point double-double, adding nine assists to his points with four rebounds in 38 minutes. The former Maverick hit 7-for-12 from deep and 18-for-32 overall from the field. Randle is done for the regular season, so we could see Brunson make a very special run to close out the campaign.

Basketball is a fast-paced game. While the court's dimensions are smaller than baseball and football fields, there is no room to relax because players must exert effort on offense and defense. NBA's Advanced Stats reveal that LaMelo Ball trumps other ballers in the distance covered, averaging 2.77 miles per game. Fred VanVleet is not far behind at 2.76.Therefore, basketball players must be in good condition to render significant minutes. Conversely, injuries are also a dime a dozen because of the extensive regular season. Failing to stay in shape could mean reduced playing time or an abrupt end to their career. But at some point, Father Time wins, no matter how much a player wants to delay the inevitable.These players have rendered extensive NBA careers but are far from the peak of their capabilities. Sadly, retirement after the 2022-23 season is a strong possibility because they are not steady contributors anymore or hardly step into the court. However, their younger teammates should pick their brains and learn from their limitless wisdom. 

Thaddeus Young

Young won the NBA Hustle Award during the 2020-21 season thanks to his accumulated hustle stats like taking screens and diving for loose balls. But that recognition is a nice consolation for a man who nearly averaged a double-double (15.1 points, nine rebounds) for the 2015-16 season with the Brooklyn Nets.https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1612227070108516355The 16-year veteran has been touted as a do-it-all player on both ends. Unfortunately, his production has significantly dropped in his second season with the Toronto Raptors. He is averaging only 4.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game through March 11. He hasn't played since, even if he is on the active roster, because of ... [More]

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (hand) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Miami Heat. The 26-year-old has missed the last two games because of a sprained right hand. Fortunately, the Knicks are in a comfortable spot heading into the postseason, so Brunson may be sidelined again. If that's the case, Immanuel Quickley, who erupted for 40 points against the Rockets on Monday, will be a must-start DFS option. The same can be said for Julius Randle, who will receive more scoring opportunities if Brunson isn't on the floor.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (hand) is officially questionable against the Houston Rockets on Monday. Brunson sat out last game with a sprained right hand, but has had four days of rest to recover. Immanuel Quickley recorded 25 points, seven assists, five rebounds, two steals and a block in the spot start and would presumably start again if Brunson is ruled out.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (hand) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. He was listed as questionable earlier in the day, but will officially sit out this game due to sprained right hand. In his absence, Immanuel Quickley will move into the starting five. He has been quite impressive whenever he gets a chance to start. Fantasy managers should consider Quickley a strong streaming option with Brunson on the sideline.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (hand) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. He already missed three games before he was able to return and play in three games. Now, Brunson is in danger of missing more time due to a sprained right hand. His absence would mean that Immanuel Quickley would likely slide into the starting five. He has been productive whenever he's plugged into the starting five. That being said, fantasy managers should check back closer to game time for an update on Brunson.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (foot) underwent an X-ray on his left foot, which came back negative, according to Tom Thibodeau. Brunson exited early on Thursday after missing each of the last two games due to a foot issue. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative, so Brunson is only dealing with a bruise. The organization is considering Brunson day-to-day, so he shouldn't miss too much more time. Immanuel Quickley should continue to have excellent streaming value while Brunson is on the sideline.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (foot) won't suit up on Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers. The 26-year-old missed two games heading into Thursday's loss to the Sacramento Kings because of left foot soreness. While he managed to play in that one, he lasted only 19 minutes before re-aggravating the injury. The Knicks will also meet the Lakers on Sunday, the second of a back-to-back. However, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if Brunson isn't available for that one, either. If so, Immanuel Quickley, who has averaged 19 points in 12 starts this year, should fill the void in the lineup.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (foot) won't return to Thursday's meeting with the Sacramento Kings. The 26-year-old logged 19 minutes in this one, all in the first half, scoring 19 points. However, he experienced pain in his left foot, the same issue that caused him to miss the last two games. New York will play the Lakers on Saturday. But with the Knicks looking to make a deep postseason push, Brunson could miss more time moving ahead. If that's the case, Immanuel Quickley should return to the starting lineup. Quickley has averaged nearly 19 points in 12 starts this season, so he warrants attention from those in need of a replacement.