Summary
The New York Knicks, initially successful in the 2025-2026 NBA season, have hit a rough patch with recent losses. Paul Pierce suggested that tensions with player Jalen Brunson might be affecting the team's performance. Despite this, Brunson continues to perform well and took initiative to address the team's struggles.
Key Facts
- The Knicks began the season strong, securing the third seed in the Eastern Conference and winning the 2025 NBA Cup.
- Recently, the Knicks won only 3 of their last 10 games.
- Paul Pierce mentioned that Brunson's teammates may not enjoy playing with him.
- Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.9 points and 6.1 assists per game for the season.
- Brunson organized a meeting with players to deal with the losing streak.
- After the meeting, the Knicks won a game against the Brooklyn Nets by 54 points.
- Several Knicks players, including Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, are averaging double-digit points this season.
- Brunson had limited playtime in some recent key losses, affecting the team's overall performance.
