Jalen Brunson pours in 44, returns from injury as Knicks blow out Bucks
Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 points and 18 rebounds and Josh Hart went for 11 points and 9 boards as the Knicks, the No. 3 seed in the East, improved to 26-14 and 3-4 in 2025. Cam Payne scored 18 off the bench.
Has Jalen Williams made the leap to become the Thunder’s second All-Star?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder’s MVP candidate, is an All-Star lock. Williams — who is second on the team in points and assists, third in rebounds and is a versatile cog in their top-ranked and historically disruptive defense — is their only other true candidate. That might be Williams’ simplest case.

Knicks, Brunson

Jalen Brunson ties Carmelo Anthony for third-most 40-point games in Knicks history: ‘It’s a credit to him’
Knicks demolish Bucks behind Jalen Brunson's monster game
Jalen Brunson, KAT are first Knicks’ duo to start in All-Star Game in 50 years
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Jalen Brunson makes his feelings clear on double standards around Nikola Jokic's MVP buzz
Jokic is posting MVP-caliber numbers for the Denver Nuggets. He's averaging 31.6 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 9.9 assists per game while shooting 55 percent from the floor. However, with the Nuggets ranked fourth in the Western Conference, other players, such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, may now be ranked higher on the MVP ladder.
Knicks dominate Bucks as Jalen Brunson scores 44 points
Jalen Brunson gave fans an injury scare in third quarter but returned seemingly unhurt to the game. Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 points with 18 rebounds to the victory.
Former Sixer Isaiah Joe develops into key role player for title-contending Thunder
Joe, a 2020 second-round draft pick, joined the Thunder after being released just before the 2022-23 season and is averaging 8.8 points for the West's best team.
NBA midseason winners and losers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder take top billing
The Knicks and Nuggets are surging, while the Warriors watch their window close. Meanwhile, the Cavs and Thunder have their business on lock.
The Whiteboard: 5 big questions for Jimmy Butler, Cam Johnson, these rookies and more
In this week's roundtable, our NBA team is picking the third-best team in the East, disappointing rookies, TV anti-hero comps for Jimmy Butler and a whole lot more.
Why is Jalen Williams shooting more free throws for OKC Thunder? 'Learning the situations'
In his past 10 games, Thunder forward Jalen Williams is averaging 6.1 free-throw attempts, connecting on 77% of them.
Maxi Kleber to miss significant time with broken right foot
Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber has suffered a broken right foot and is sidelined for an extended period, sources tell me and @espn_macmahon.
Jalen Williams Could Strengthen All-Star Case With OKC Thunder Star Out
Oklahoma City could be without its No. 1 option on Sunday, but another star has a chance to showcase his talents. After missing Friday’s loss to the Dallas Mave
UPDATE: Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report Against Brooklyn Nets
On Sunday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder will host D'Angelo Russell and the Brooklyn Nets. For the game, they have announced their injury report (updated as