New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson had to carry the scoring load on Sunday as the rest of the team's main scoring options didn't step up. Julius Randle and RJ Barrett combined for only 36 points compared to Brunson's 30-point effort. The 26-year-old lead guard also added nine assists, five rebounds, and one steal on 8-for-19 shooting from the floor, 3-for-5 from deep, and 11-for-12 from the free-throw line. He was scoring from anywhere and everywhere while also displaying his distributing prowess. Brunson has given top 30 fantasy value so far this season.

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson scored a season-high 34 points Monday in a dominating 129-119 win over OKC. It was an incredibly hot 14-for-20 shooting night for him and Brunson wasn't far away from a double-double either, recording nine assists with one turnover in 34 minutes. He also had one steal while shooting 1-for-6 from downtown. Brunson, who earned a big contract from the Knicks in the offseason, has finally started to play like he's worth every buck of the $104 million deal. He's gone for 20-plus points with rock-solid shooting numbers in four of his past five games. Following some off time, Brunson gets a pair of really good matchups to close out the week, with the Knicks facing Portland and Memphis. Both teams are without their backcourt superstars, which should mean that Brunson doesn't have to spend too much energy on the defensive end and can focus on leading his side's offense.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson led his team in scoring and assists en route to a good team win on the road over the Utah Jazz. He logged 25 points, eight assists, three rebounds, and three steals while shooting 10-for-20 from the floor. His shooting percentages have been lower than the past couple of seasons, but so far he's averaging career-highs in points, assists, steals, and free throw percentage. He was expected to contribute more after going from a bench role to a starter and he's been providing.

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson returned to his Philadelphia roots and dropped 28 points during the first night of the Rumph Classic on Thursday. While much of the Brunson discussion of late has been focused on a potential league investigation into whether tampering was involved prior to his acquisition, the 25-year-old is continuing to expand his offensive arsenal, as clips from the game showcase. Brunson is set to begin the 2022-23 year as the Knicks' unquestioned ballhandling option after inking a four-year, $104 million deal. After averaging 16.3 points and 4.8 assists in a breakout year for Dallas last season, the southpaw's role can only be expected to increase in Year 1 with New York.

According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, there is an "excellent chance" that the NBA will investigate the New York Knicks' signing of Jalen Brunson as a potential case of tampering. Brunson signed a four-year, $104 million contract with the Knicks earlier this month. The suspicious element of the signing is that reports of the deal leaked to the media before the two teams were legally able to negotiate. It's unclear what kinds of ramifications could happen if the Knicks were found to be at fault and the likelihood of the team being punished is similarly unclear at this point.

The New York Knicks have emerged as the favorites to land free-agent guard Jalen Brunson. On Tuesday, it was announced that the team was trading center Nerlens Noel and guard Alec Burks to the Detroit Pistons, clearing up $19 million in salary cap space. Sources of ESPN report that following this salary cap dump, the Knicks are prepared to offer Brunson a contract "in the neighborhood of $110 million." Brunson took a major step forward last year, as he averaged career-highs in both points per game (16.3) and assists per game (4.8) while shooting 50.2% from the field and 84% from the free-throw strike. He would bring much-needed stability to a Knicks backcourt that has been plagued by turnover, injuries and inconsistency for the past several years.

Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson could be headed elsewhere this offseason. He put together a career season and was a big part of why the Mavericks made it to the Western Conference Finals. That being said, there should be plenty of interest in Brunson this summer. He's an unrestricted free agent, which isn't great for the Mavericks' odds of bringing him back. The New York Knicks are reportedly gaining major momentum in their bid to sign Brunson. They moved Kemba Walker and his $9 million salary, which is a great sign. The goal is to clear up around $25 million in order to bring in Brunson. The Knicks moving Walker on draft night is a great step forward, so they could very well make a strong push for Brunson. A move to New York could be great for Brunson's fantasy value, but we'll see what happens this summer.

Upcoming free-agent guardJalen Brunson is expected to draw plenty of interest in July. However, the Mavericks can pay him more than any other franchise in the league, so it's possible Brunson could sign a deal offered by Dallas. Yet, rumblings have surfaced that general manager Nico Harrison isn't sold on paying the 25-year-old the money he is looking for, making a sign-and-trade to New York a realistic scenario. Nevertheless, if Brunson ends up with the Knicks this season, he has an excellent chance to be the club's top offensive option, a role he isn't likely to hold in Dallas playing alongside Luka Doncic.

Free-agent guard Jalen Brunson reportedly wants to receive a larger contract than the one Fred VanVleet signed back in 2020. As a result, any team interested in acquiring Brunson over the summer should be prepared to pay at least $85 million over the next four seasons. Unquestionably, the 25-year-old will receive more than enough offers, primarily after averaging a career-high 16.3 points in 2021-22. Rick Brunson, his father, was recently hired by the Knicks as an assistant, so it's likely New York remains in the running. However, the Mavs have Bird rights, meaning the team can pay Brunson more if he stays in Dallas.

Free-agent guard Jalen Brunson is coming off the best season of his career, averaging a career-high 16.3 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.9 rebounds. As a result, the 25-year-old will unquestionably receive plenty of interest from teams throughout the league over the summer. However, team owner Mark Cuban believes Brunson wants to remain with the team. "We can pay him more than anybody," Cuban recently stated while speaking with NBA insider Marc Stein. The Mavericks have Bird rights, so the organization will have the ability to offer Brunson an even more lucrative deal, which undoubtedly will increase the chances he'll remain in Dallas. Nevertheless, wherever the former Villanova Wildcat ends up, he should continue to be a primary contributor for any club throughout the league. However, if he stays, Brunson will continue to battle for the offensive scraps left over by Luka Doncic.

Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson put together a surprisingly solid performance during Friday's Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors. He wasn't much of a factor during their Game 1 loss. However, Brunson made sure to make up for it during Friday's contest. He finished with 31 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in the loss. The young guard dropped 20 points in the first halftime and continued his hot stretch in the second half. Sadly, it wasn't enough as the Mavericks are now down 2-0 in the series.

Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Jalen Brunson racked up 21 points on 9-for-17 shooting during his team's Game 5 drubbing. In addition to his scoring output, Brunson snagged a personal series-best seven rebounds to go along with two assists. While Brunson and Luka Doncic combined for 49 points, the rest of the Mavericks logged just 31 points, with the group shooting 38 percent as a unit overall. Dating back to the opening round series vs. Utah, Brunson has now exceeded the 20-point plateau in eight of his 11 outings this postseason, averaging 23.3 PPG on 45.9% shooting. His DFS price tag is likely to trend slightly upward, but Dallas will need his offensive contributions to stave off elimination in Game 6 on Thursday.

Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson finished with 18 points during the win over Phoenix on Sunday. The 25-year-old played miserably throughout the first two games of the series. However, after scoring 28 points in Game 3, it appears he's back on track. Nonetheless, Brunson isn't as effective when Luka Doncic is in the lineup, and he also doesn't consistently do much outside of making baskets. However, he's always in the running for DFS consideration, but he isn't always reliable.

Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Jalen Brunson led the way offensively during the team's pivotal Game 3 series win Thursday, dropping a team-best 31 points on 12-for-22 shooting, including knocking down all seven of his free throws. Without Luka Doncic (calf) available, Brunson has emerged as the team's focal point and primary ballhandler, as he led the team in scoring for the third consecutive game. The 25-year-old's regular-season scoring high was 31 points, which he has either matched or exceeded in each of his past two outings, despite Utah's impressive track record of keeping opposing guards largely under wraps. Doncic's status will continue to swirl ahead of Game 4 on Saturday, but another absence would pave the way for Brunson's DFS stock to continue to climb.

Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson was unreal during Monday's Game 2 matchup against the Utah Jazz. The young guard finished with a career-high 41 points, eight rebounds, five assists in the victory. He also had a career-high six three-pointers and shot 15-for-25 from the floor on Monday. The Mavericks were without Luka Doncic (calf) once again, but Brunson wasn't letting the Jazz get another victory. Brunson is playing at another level right now and should be a must-play in DFS contests whether Doncic is out there or not.

Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (thigh) is active for Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics. This will end up being only a one-game absence for Brunson due to a minor thigh issue. Normally, his return would significantly hurt the fantasy value of Spencer Dinwiddie. However, the Mavericks are starting Dinwiddie on Sunday with Reggie Bullock (personal) sidelined. Both guards should have plenty of fantasy value in this one. Trey Burke and Sterling Brown are likely to see less playing time now.

Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (thigh) has a chance to play during Sunday's outing against Boston. Brunson was scratched on Friday versus Houston because of a thigh contusion, allowing Josh Green to take his spot in the lineup. Although Green had just 10 points while shooting a horrid 4-for-10 from the field, he made amends by accumulating six boards, four steals, and two blocks. As a result, he will have some streaming value in deep seasonal formats if Brunson misses another one, and he should also be considered a viable option in DFS contests.

Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Jalen Brunson (thigh) and small/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith (arm) have been deemed unavailable to suit up for Friday's contest against Houston. Spencer Dinwiddie and Josh Green have slid into the starting five in the duo's place, with both standing to see significant DFS upside due to the lack of offensive options alongside Luka Doncic. Brunson has enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2021-22, averaging 16 points and 5.2 assists per outing, while Finney-Smith is on pace for a new career high in scoring at 10.6 PPG. The next opportunity for either player to return to action comes Sunday vs. the Celtics.

Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Jalen Brunson (thigh) and small/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith (arm) have been listed as questionable to play in Friday's contest vs. Houston. Brunson returned from a one-game absence Wednesday to log 25 minutes, tied for his lowest total in any start this season. Finney-Smith has missed just one outing all year, but he is battling a right arm contusion stemming from Wednesday that snapped a five-game streak of scoring in double figures. Absences from either player would put an even larger offensive onus on Luka Doncic, while Spencer Dinwiddie and Reggie Bullock would stand to be upside DFS plays in their own right. Fantasy managers will want to check back prior to tip-off for the final word on Brunson and Finney-Smith.

Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (foot) will return to the court for Wednesday night's game against the New York Knicks. A right foot contusion caused him to miss the team's most recent game against the Utah Jazz on Monday, but that was the only game he sat out. Expect him to return to the starting lineup while pushing Spencer Dinwiddie to the bench. Both Brunson and Dinwiddie should remain rostered in just about all fantasy leagues as they have been two of the top producers for the Mavs lately.