New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is getting the star treatment again after making an Emmys appearance with a "Law and Order: SVU" star.
The NBA champion cannot get away from the spotlight after helping guide New York to success in 2026. Brunson and the Knicks won the team's first championship in over 53 years after beating the San Antonio Spurs.
Meanwhile, Brunson's attention for the evening is shifting to the Emmys alongside Mariska Hargitay of the "Law and Order" franchise. Hargitay is a well-known Knicks superfan and attended many games throughout the team's championship run.
The two have become good friends since Brunson's move to the Knicks in 2022. Now, they're appearing on primetime award shows together.
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How, after only a handful of years in the public eye, did Ayo Edebiri establish herself as one of the entertainment industry's most fashionable stars? We'd like to chalk it up to her magnetic presence in "The Bear," working with some of today's most imaginative designers, and, of course, delivering one remarkable look after another at premières and award shows.
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Fashion designer Todd Snyder remembers the first time he learned a celebrity was a fan of his work. It was 2013, just two years after he launched his eponymous menswear brand following career-making turns at Ralph Lauren, Gap Inc. and J. Crew.
"We were all sitting there together because it was maybe only five of us in the company. We were still very small," Snyder recalls. "The guy who runs our e-comm said, 'Oh my God, Ryan Gosling just ordered from us!' We were small enough that we could see orders when they came in."
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Jalen Brunson took a break from basketball on Friday to catch one of the biggest tennis matches of the year. The Knicks point guard was spotted in the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the all-American US Open semifinal between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, seated near longtime Knicks superfan Ben Stiller as the two Americans battled for a spot in Sunday's final.
Brunson and Stiller were part of a star-studded crowd that packed Flushing Meadows for the occasion. Tennis legend Serena Williams was in attendance, as were actors Salma Hayek and Rami Malek, along with US women's soccer star Trinity Rodman, who is Shelton's girlfriend. The atmosphere matched the stakes, with an American guaranteed a spot in the championship match regardless of the outcome.
Jalen Brunson and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller are in attendance for the Frances Tiafoe vs. Ben Shelton match in the US Open Semifinals 🤩🎾 pic.twitter.com/IbYhWk4wJi
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Knicks news: Dirk Nowitzki delivers 'skeptical' take on Jalen Brunson leading New York to first **** le in 53 years appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Before the 2026 Finals MVP Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to their first **** le in 53 years, he spent his rookie season playing alongside Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks. Brunson is hosting Saturday Night Live this weekend, topping off an offseason victory lap that Nowitzki says is well deserved after New York's historic run.
Nowitzki reflected on Brunson's growth over the years, which he admits he didn't foresee blossoming into a Finals MVP-caliber run, he said, per The Stein Line's Marc Stein.
"I loved it for him. I love to watch his evolution. I gotta say, I was [skeptical] when he went to New York as the franchise player there in that market," Nowitzki said. "He's a quiet guy–shy guy. To go to that media market, I was a little worried. But man, has he been unbelievable on and off the floor. Really carried his franchise. So well-deserved to win the championship; bring the championship back there after 50-something years. Finals MVP. It's been an incredible run. I gotta say didn't see that development coming from him.
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Emmy-winning US actress Mariska Hargitay and one of Taylor Swift's longtime friends recently revealed how Swift made her change her ways while the duo cheered for the New York Knicks during the 2026 NBA Finals.
The Knicks gave New York fans a reason to keep cheering when they won this year's NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs to lift the third NBA ****** le in franchise history. It was the Knicks' first ****** le since 1973, as Jalen Brunson led the way for the team to secure a 4-1 win over the Spurs.
Among the many Knicks fans in attendance were Swift and Hargitay, who were spotted cheering and dancing during Game 4 of the Finals. Months after the game, Hargitay revealed how she made her way to Madison Square Garden that night and what Swift did to turn her into a proper Knicks fan.
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During her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday, the Law & Order: SVU star revealed that she had to run all the way from the theatre to Madison Square Garden, as she was performing in a play at the time.

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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson seemed caught off-guard after a fan claimed to have insight into his and his teammate's financial planning.
Brunson might have given up $113 million by extending his contract in 2024 instead of becoming a free agent in 2025, but that decision has already paid off to the tune of a Championship.
With Brunson also needing to recover the $113 million he left on the table, it seems fans have found out about his next move in terms of his financial planning.
A report from an X account claimed that Brunson, alongside old college teammates Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges, have signed up to become Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management clients, with former Villanova teammate Matt Kennedy as their financial advisor.
Brunson's reaction to this report was hilarious, as he confirmed his close relationship with Kennedy while asking about the sources that led to this story.

#financial #million #report

Dirk Nowitzki admits that he never thought Jalen Brunson would become a superstar originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Jalen Brunson has become one of the best players in the league over the past few years. The New York Knicks are glad to have him as their superstar, especially given how they managed to win a championship with him shining as the main man.
During his early years, he was a backup guard on the Dallas Mavericks. He was the primary backup to Luka Doncic, so it was normal for him to play a role because he was behind one of the world's most talented players. This led Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki to appreciate Brunson's hard work behind the scenes, but he never expected the guard to pivot into becoming a star himself.
Nowitzki was teammates with Brunson during the latter's rookie season in the 2018-19 campaign. Considering they worked together quite often during that year, Nowitzki got to see how the young point guard was working out. Brunson managed to impress during his rookie season, playing 73 games and even starting 38 of them.
For the next couple of seasons, Nowitzki watched Brunson and the Mavericks from the sidelines. Since Brunson played more of a sixth-man role until the 2021-22 season, it was clear to Nowitzki that he would be a rotational guard.

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In an interview for Sports Illustrated, the retired former NBA superstar revealed that he actively rooted for the Knicks to win the championship. "I kind of had them winning the entire time," Rose admitted. "My son is a Jalen [Brunson] fan. So he was cheering for them the whole playoffs. I called Rick [Brunson] right before they got to the Finals and told him that they was going to play against Wemby [Victor Wembanyama] now. And if they was going to play against them, that they was going to win."
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There is something extra fun about watching a basketball season develop in real time. That's especially true with the New York Knicks. Before the standings settle in and the familiar stars dominate every conversation, younger players are waiting for their chance to change how they're viewed.
That process can be one of the best parts of following the NBA. A player can begin the year as someone most people barely mention and finish it as someone fans are suddenly wondering how they ever overlooked. Those are the kinds of players who can eventually become the Jalen Brunsons of the league, growing from developing pieces into major contributors against the Knicks' competition.
The Knicks have two players who could be worth following closely for that reason: Tyler Kolek and Mohamed Diawara.
Kolek is heading into Year 2 at point guard, and there are already signs that the Knicks see something worth developing. One detail from the offseason stands out. Kolek didn't participate in Summer League, which has been viewed as an indication that the organization has greater confidence in his development. Instead of needing another extended audition, he appears to be moving toward the next stage of his progression.
That doesn't necessarily mean he'll suddenly become one of New York's most important players when the games start. There are veteran ball-handlers in front of him, and earning regular playing time in an NBA rotation is never quite as simple as it looks from the outside.

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For the third year in a row, Yahoo Sports is simulating a full NBA season in the latest entry in the NBA 2K franchise — NBA 2K27.
Last year's simulation proved to be shockingly accurate. Not only did NBA 2K26 predict the Knicks to win the NBA Finals and Jalen Brunson to be named NBA Finals MVP, it also nailed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's repeat bid for MVP, Victor Wembanyama's Defensive Player of the Year nod and Cooper Flagg's Rookie of the Year victory. It even had the Wizards as the league's worst team, albeit with half of the wins the real-life version managed to muster.
All things considered, it was safe to say one of the best simulation video game experiences on the market walked the walk.
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New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has one of the most interesting situations in the NBA. He is the only active player to play for a team that also employs his father as a coach. Former player Rick Brunson has been an ****** istant coach for the Knicks since 2022 and has had the pleasure of coaching his son. They are the only active father-son player-coach duo in the league.
On the latest episode of the "Road Trippin' Show," Brunson explained the interesting dynamic he has with his father. According to the 2026 Finals MVP, their energy towards each other changes during games.
"When I'm on the court, me and my dad have this rule, if we get spats like we did in Atlanta, it's not father-son, it's player-coach," Brunson said. "And sometimes — you know how players are, we curse. We cuss out. We say things. That's my time."
“On the court, it’s not father-son. It’s player-coach.”
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Jalen Brunson reveals how replicating JJ Barea helped him become a star player originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
For the first few seasons of his career, Jalen Brunson was a backup on the Dallas Mavericks. Given that he played behind Luka Doncic, it was understandable that he had to play that role. While many players would struggle with that kind of role, Brunson took it as a challenge.
He knew he had to learn to play his role because that would make him a better player in the long-term future. That development also helped him develop traits that have helped him become a star player when he joined the New York Knicks in 2022.
The Mavericks have had plenty of good guards over the years. Of course, Doncic is the pinnacle of that position in Dallas, but there were plenty of good backup guards as well. One of them was JJ Barea, the longtime Mavericks guard who shone the most during the 2011 NBA Finals win against the Miami Heat.
Since Barea was considered a Mavs legend by a lot of people, he was seen as the prime example of a backup guard in Dallas. Brunson used him as the foundation of his development, which led to him getting much better as the years went on in Dallas.

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When you win an NBA championship, you get a summer to puff up your chest and talk your talk. In the final month of the offseason, the New York Knicks are going through that. After a mundane 53-29 regular season, they had one of the most dominant playoff runs ever.
The Knicks went a sizzling 16-3. That included a historic 13-game winning streak that featured blowout wins left and right. Everything clicked for New York. Jalen Brunson penciled his name in basketball lore. Karl-Anthony Towns had the last laugh with all his haters. And OG Anunoby is basically a New York deity thanks to his Game 4 tip-in win.
Now, Knicks fans are getting daring with their takes. That's what happens when you're sitting on the NBA throne. You've earned the right to say the most outlandish things ever and make them somewhat plausible. In recent days, we've seen that with Brunson being better than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
That 100-degree opinion has made the rounds on social media in recent days. Sports media personalities like Max Kellerman and Shannon Sharpe explained their reasoning recently for why Brunson's NBA championship ring has helped him usurp Gilgeous-Alexander in the league rankings.
Here's what both had to say:

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Knicks projected to part ways with key 2026 NBA Championship piece originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
A rare phenomenon in the NBA is when a team keeps its championship squad intact for a back-to-back run. The New York Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, do not have that luxury heading into the 2026-27 season. They already lost Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics; the next domino is about to fall. That's because James Dolan has made it clear the franchise can compete, but only with certain salary cap stipulations. So, who's the person predicted to leave the Knicks? Miles McBride.
James Dolan has made things clear to Leon Rose: the Knicks can compete as long as their salaries do not hit the second apron. As a consequence, Jalen Brunson lost a screener and fair rebounder in Mitchell Robinson during the offseason. With this pattern looming, Miles McBride is the next candidate to leave.
The Knicks and McBride had an extension deadline in mid-August if they wanted him to settle for a cheaper deal. As expected, the young guard has not signed and will play out the last year of his deal with the Knicks. All signs point to the Knicks seeing McBride walk in NBA Free Agency and not getting any value in return, via James L. Edwards III of The Athletic.
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When Cincinnati Reds National League Rookie of the Year favorite Sal Stewart hit his 31st home run of the season in the seventh inning of their series finale against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Stewart celebrated with a tribute to New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson as he rounded the bases.
It got the attention of celebrity Knicks fan Ben Stiller, who tweeted, "Love this."
After the game, when Stewart was asked during an on-field NBC interview about the celebration, he said he had told teammates he would "do the Brunson" when he homered.

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Some of you will remember Stan Brunson, who was a solid walk-on for Duke in the early 1990s who eventually earned a scholarship. He also played soccer while at Duke.
Like most walk-ons, he was greatly appreciated by the fans, and after his playing days were over, he returned to Durham and got his MBA from Fuqua.
Now, his son, Will, is a highly regarded recruit, and Duke is at least somewhat on the radar.
Brunson, in the Class of 2028, is around 6-6, plays for IMG Academy and is a top 20 player in his class.
But will his Duke ties matter? Maybe, maybe not: "My dad went to Duke, so everybody in the house is always going for Duke when I was growing up, but in the past three years I just became a huge college basketball fan," he told the Up Next Podcast. "I turn on YouTube and look at the replays of March Madness. I'm not really a fan of ****** ody right now."

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave Jalen Brunson a massive shoutout when a child told him he should become a king.
Mamdani has been making headlines since becoming the Mayor of New York City, as his short tenure in the position has already brought prosperity to the city.
The biggest example of this is New York ending its 53-year wait for an NBA Championship within months of Mamdani becoming the Mayor, with the credit for that falling on Brunson's shoulders.
Mamdani was roasting marshmallows with constituents in a park when a child told him he could become a king after being the mayor, with Mamdani humbly rejecting the **** le and giving it to Brunson.
"I'm happy as the mayor. Jalen Brunson is the king."

#child

Seven weeks ago, Victor Wembanyama did his franchise a favor. The 22-year-old center and the Spurs agreed to a massive five-year contract extension, albeit one that will pay him about $50 million less than he might have received if he sought the largest contract allowed by the NBA.
The significance of that discount can be hard to process. After all, to a hard-working stiff, the gap between making $252 million and $303 million is a lot like the gap between taking a rocket ship to the moon and one to Mars. Most of us recognize there's a difference, but we'll never come close to experiencing it firsthand.
In the realm of NBA team-building, though, salary-cap savings of $10 million per year can turn losses into victories. Theoretically, signing Wembanyama at that lower price point could enable the Spurs to add an extra veteran once extensions for Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper kick in. It might allow them to keep De'Aaron Fox an extra year.
And if the Spurs play their cards right? Playoff trips that might otherwise have ended in the conference semifinals in 2028, 2029 or 2030 might turn into league championships, all because they had a little more flexibility to operate under the NBA's punitive luxury-tax aprons.
So it's possible to see how Wembanyama's sacrifice might pay off. In fact, they just lost in the NBA Finals to a New York Knicks team that benefited from a similar contract discount by their star player, Jalen Brunson.

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During The Breakfast Club on Monday (Aug. 17), DJ Envy had Charlamagne Tha God cracking up after he revealed what his son, Logan, said to Jalen Brunson's father, Rick, at a recent birthday party for Fat Joe at Radio City Music Hall.
Envy recalled that the party had several high-profile guests—including Teyana Taylor and Jadakiss, among others—and that he also brought his children, Madison and Logan, along to the outing. At one point, Envy shared that the New York Knicks MVP was in attendance alongside his father Rick Brunson. "My son was like, 'Yo, if you need anything at this bar, you tell me…' 'Cause they was like, you know, just so excited," Envy revealed. "They went to the pops, too. They was like, 'Thank you for making him.'"
Charlamagne found the admission hilarious, saying, "Hey, yo, Logan, don't ever let me hear about going up to a basketball player talking about, 'Yo, thank you for your meat.'"Envy countered, "He didn't say, 'Thank you for your meat,'" but Charlamagne reiterated, "That's essentially what he said… I don't see why Logan would say that… Don't be like your daddy, Logan."
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Brunson became an NBA Champion for the first time this year when he helped the New York Knicks win the NBA Finals, where he also picked up the award for NBA Finals MVP. Needless to say, the New Jersey-born NBA star has become an NYC hero thanks to his performance with the team this year, so as Envy pointed out, he was getting a lot of attention at the party and plenty of people were asking to get him a drink.

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Former Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham recently revealed why she and Derek Underwood, the father of her daughter, Sophia, weren't speaking when he died.
Abraham, 35, was a guest on the We Need to Talk with Paul C. Brunson podcast on Thursday, August 20, and was asked about her relationship with Underwood.
The reality star said that she was in love with Underwood while they were together, but admitted that it was also "scary."
"It felt even more scary when I lost him," Abraham continued.
She added that she felt as though the two "gravitated toward each other" because they both had "mother issues." Abraham and her mom, Debra Danielsen, famously feuded throughout much of her time on the 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom franchise.

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Jalen Brunson is having an unforgettable summer.
The NBA champion hopped on a plane to go to Fat Joe's birthday party in New York City, just hours before he was in Los Angeles supporting New York Knicks teammate Karl-Anthony Towns' Malibu wedding to Jordyn Woods.
Brunson celebrated the rap icon's 56th birthday at Radio Park — a private rooftop garden on top of Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan.
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New York Knicks center and forward Karl-Anthony Towns' wedding to Jordyn Woods, a model and influencer, continues to make headlines as OG Anunoby's departure from the couple's wedding with a Fanatics goodie bag has sparked interest.
Towns and Woods tied the knot on Saturday, August 15, after being together for almost six years.
Their wedding has become one of the most talked-about pop culture events, with a guest list featuring high-profile names like Timothee Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Ben Stiller, Hailey and Justin Bieber, Michael B. Jordan and Teyana Taylor, among others. The list also featured several Knicks stars, including Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Jose Alvarado.
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Now, in a recent turn of events, a picture of Towns' Knicks teammate Ogugua "OG" Anunoby Jr., aka OG Anunoby, is gaining traction on X, where the 29-year-old forward is seen wearing a black suit with white sneakers and a white shirt while leaving the Towns-Woods wedding with a white Fanatics goodie bag.

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New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns got married to his long-term girlfriend, Jordyn Woods, and a video of the bride walking down the aisle has surfaced on social media as the couple tied the knot after six years of dating.
The wedding became a star-studded affair, with some of the biggest global names, including Justin Bieber and Timothee Chalamet, in attendance. The wedding was also a perfect nod to Towns' memorable summer, which saw him lift his maiden NBA ******* le with the Knicks. His teammates, including Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Jose Alvarado and Miles McBride, were among those who graced the wedding.
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A video of Woods walking down the aisle was shared by TMZ on their X account (formerly Twitter), with the outlet writing: "Jordyn Woods, Karl-Anthony Towns Marry at Star-Studded Malibu Wedding."

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Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns tied the knot in a star-studded outdoor ceremony in Malibu, California
Woods wore three custom wedding dresses by designer Danielle Frankel, including a strapless silk gown and a lace reception dress
Knicks WAGs Ali Brunson and Shannon Hart attended the wedding, showcasing glamorous black gowns with bold necklines
The New York Knicks WAGs had winning looks!
Ali Brunson and Shannon Hart reunited at Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns' star-studded wedding on Saturday, Aug. 15, in Malibu, Calif., where they dazzled in stunning black dresses.

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Karl-Anthony Towns has added a wedding band to his ring collection.
The New York Knicks star and Jordyn Woods reportedly got married over the weekend in Malibu, California.
On Sunday, Aug. 16, the New York Post shared photos and details of the wedding. The outdoor ceremony was held under a flowered arch overlooking the ocean. Woods wore a strapless ball gown with a neck scarf and Towns opted for a black suit and bow tie. All of the guests wore black attire.
The publication reported that Towns' Knicks teammates Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Jose Alvarado and Miles McBride attended the wedding along with New York superfans Ben Stiller and Timothée Chalamet. The "Marty Supreme" actor's girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, is a good friend of Woods and was also a guest. Other members of Woods' close circle shared in the joyous occasion, including Suni Lee and Hailey and Justin Bieber.

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The NBA announced its Christmas Day slate this morning, and sitting under the tree are some big names in new places like LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and LaMelo Ball. We've also got a rematch of the NBA Finals with Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs heading back to New York to take on Jalen Brunson and the Knicks.
James is at the center of the biggest game of them all, as the Philadelphia 76ers are taking on his former team in the Los Angeles Lakers. It'll be must-see TV as James and Luka Doncic square off after spending the last two seasons together.
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Neither team appears to be a serious ******* le contender in 2026-27, but at least Nikola Jokic and Stephen Curry play an aesthetically pleasing brand of basketball. A 10:30 p.m. ET tip-off is a tough ask on Christmas Day, too.
A rematch of the 2025 Western Conference Finals, the Timberwolves will be eager to make a Christmas Day statement after losing that series in five games. The addition of LaMelo Ball will give Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a harder time defensively in addition to it being great TV alongside Anthony Edwards.

#james #rematch #addition

LeBron James is expected to make his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, October 20, at Madison Square Garden, where the Sixers will face the defending champion New York Knicks on the opening night of the 2026 NBA season.
The four-time NBA champion announced his decision to go to Philadelphia in July, signing a two-year, $8 million deal.
"This is my last decision. I'm not going for money. I'm not going for family. What am I really playing for at this point? I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to grind. I still want to compete, to win, and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship," James said in a thread on X on July 24.
"I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team, and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time."
The 2026 NBA season tips off with a tripleheader on NBC and Peacock, featuring a star-studded lineup. First at 3:00 PM ET, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics face Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons. Then at 7:00 PM, Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks receive their championship rings before hosting James, Jaylen Brown, and the 76ers at the Garden. At 9:30 PM, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder go head-to-head with Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in a rematch of the 2026 Western Conference Finals.

#james #want #york

NBA 2K27, the most popular basketball video game, continues to reveal player ratings ahead of their September 4 release date. Thus far, many former Blue Devils have been recognized, like Kon Knueppel who was ranked as the second-best 3-point shooter and Kyrie Irving, who was ranked as the game's strongest ball-handler.
More Duke alumni were recognized again last week, as two former Blue Devils were named among the top-10 mid-range shooters. To begin with, Kyrie Irving was listed once more, tied for the second-highest spot and a 98 rating with former three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and Wizards guard Tre Johnson. Brandon Ingram who has not been officially moved to the Los Angeles Clippers due to a pending trade involving Kawhi Leonard was ranked eighth on the list with a 96 rating.
As expected, two-time reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was given the top spot and a 99 rating. Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham and Kevin Durant were tied for fifth.
This article originally appeared on Duke Wire: Two former Blue Devils listed as the NBA's best mid-range shooters

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The New York Knicks will begin their defense of their NBA Championship when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers to open the 2026-27 season on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Madison Square Garden.
The opening night schedule, which was revealed on NBC's Today show, has a tripleheader featuring NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson and the Knicks, who won their first NBA Championship in 53 years with a five-game Finals triumph over the San Antonio Spurs. The game be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
The day begins with the Boston Celtics visiting the Detroit Pistons tipping off at 3 p.m. ET.
The Knicks will hold their championship banner ceremony before tipping off their **** le defense agasinst the Sixers and new addition LeBron James at 7 p.m. ET. The nightcap will pit the Oklahoma City Thunder at the San Antonio Spurs.

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