NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Clippers, Jazz, Svi Mykhailiuk

Knicks Jalen Brunson may not look like the prototype for a top-five NBA player. His résumé is beginning to suggest otherwise. Scott Davis of NBA On SI⁠ made the case that Brunson remains underrated despite leading the Knicks to a…

By Sam Amico · Hoopswire

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 6:51 AM

Key Things to Know

Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to an NBA championship, scoring 45 points in the clinching Game 5.
Brunson has earned All-NBA honors in three consecutive seasons alongside Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Clippers players Gradey Dick, Cam Christie, and Johni Broome face pivotal seasons heading into training camp.

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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is highlighted as one of the NBA's top players after leading his team to a championship. Over the past three seasons, Brunson has earned All-NBA honors and led the league in total playoff points and postseason scoring average. He capped off last season with a 45-point performance in the championship-clinching Game 5 of the Finals.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers are heading into training camp with young players Gradey Dick, Cam Christie, and Johni Broome facing pivotal seasons. Dick, a former lottery pick, joined the Clippers from the Toronto Raptors as part of the Kawhi Leonard trade.

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NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Clippers, Jazz, Svi Mykhailiuk

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