Jalen Brunson and Immanuel Quickley have built chemistry during their second season together in the Knicks’ backcourt, as Fred Katz of The Athletic details. It’s especially notable in the screening Quickley does to create space for Brunson.
Whether they’ll remain together for the long haul remains to be seen. Quickley and the Knicks front office failed to reach a rookie scale extension agreement last month, which means Quickley will be a restricted free agent next summer.
We have more on the New York clubs:
- Julius Randle had a 28-point game against the Suns on Sunday but his inconsistent play is a big reason for the Knicks’ mediocre start, Mike Vaccaro of the New York Post opines. Randle, the team’s highest-salaried player at $28.2MM this season, is shooting 38.7% from the field and 69.2% from the free throw line.
- Knicks center Mitchell Robinson took a hard fall against Phoenix on Sunday after he elevated for an offensive rebound during the third quarter. However, he’s apparently OK. Robinson went through practice on Monday, according to coach Tom Thibodeau, Katz tweets. Robinson was examined by the team’s trainers Sunday night.
- Nets center Nic Claxton, who aggravated a left ankle injury that has nagged him this season, is listed as questionable to play against Toronto on Tuesday, Brian Lewis of the New York Post tweets. Cam Thomas, who is averaging 26.9 points, is listed as doubtful. He hasn’t played since Nov. 8 due to a left ankle sprain.
I thought Quickley looked for his shot too much. To be the leading PG. When he first came up. He’s come a long way. He’s more in control now. And uses his offense to force the defense to commit, And then look for his teammates. Love the way he pushes the ball. And is a solid defender.
With Jalen here in his prime. Makes Quickley our best trade asset. Quickley is ready to lead a team. He’s not going to get the mins in NY. And we can’t pay top dollar for a backup PG. All teams that need a PG should be scouting IQ. Bulls, Spurs, Raptors, Pels. TWolves. Knicks can get a starting SF or SG using Quickley. I hope that’s their plan. Although I believe RJ is best as the SF he can play the 2.
DDR is your favorite for that trade acquisition, but who else would you like the Knicks to target if they decide against him, or the Bulls aren’t willing to give him up/trade him elsewhere? Interested in hearing your thoughts.
IQ and Grimes with a host of draft picks for Vassell would be my choice. The SG we need who plays solid D.
Knicks need gallinari as backup PF
Randle’s 28 points might matter in fantasy. He had 2 Defensive Rebounds in the game. For him, that’s taking a night off.