The Latest Breaking News from Jalen Brunson

Is Jalen Brunson a star? Will RJ Barrett take a leap? Here’s what the Knicks are facing this year.

NEW YORK — Most objective viewers would agree on Jalen Brunson’s preseason: it was as good as you could possibly hope. Maybe even better.

DALLAS — At the Mavericks’ practice Tuesday, Luka Doncic sported a pair of royal blue Luka 1s from his custom Jordan Brand line, hardly missed from deep during the Mavericks’ half-hour of 3-point shooting contests, and then sat down for his first interview with reporters since the team’s preseason media…

NEW YORK — So this is what a real point guard looks like.

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NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson puts it in air quotes. “Added pressure.”

DALLAS — Luka Doncic no longer looks “fat,” or “soft.”

NEW YORK — Give Leon Rose credit for this aspect of his roster construction: if the Knicks play well and exceed expectations, they’re in good position to add difference-makers. Real difference-makers. All those first-round draft picks — 11 over the next seven years — are awaiting a trade partner more…

NEW YORK — Leon Rose emerged from hiding to tell the Knicks’ in-house network that he’s “thrilled” with his roster after missing the playoffs and missing out on Donovan Mitchell.