Jalen Brunson has a simple explanation for his surprisingly slow Knicks start

It’s rare to see Brunson struggling the way he has to start this year.

By Jared Schwartz · Yahoo

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 2:20 AM

Key Things to Know

Jalen Brunson and the defending champion New York Knicks are navigating a slow start to the NBA season.
The Knicks overcame a fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 103-90 at Madison Square Garden.
Head coach Mike Brown compared rebuilding team chemistry to climbing a new mountain starting from base camp.

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The New York Knicks and star guard Jalen Brunson have faced early-season challenges as the defending NBA champions navigate a slow start. Despite the team's offensive struggles and a sub-.500 record across the opening weeks of the season, head coach Mike Brown has maintained an optimistic perspective regarding the team's rebuilding process.

New York recently secured a 103-90 victory over the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden after a decisive 28-11 fourth-quarter run sparked by bench contributions and strong defense. Brown compared the team's chemistry rebuild to climbing a mountain from base camp following their title-winning campaign.

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Jalen Brunson has a simple explanation for his surprisingly slow Knicks start

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