New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson thanked Derrick Rose for helping him bloom as a New York Knick. Rose is the man of the hour as the Knicks descend upon the Windy City on Saturday night to face the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night at United Center (8 p.

NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson won’t play for the New York Knicks against Utah on Wednesday night because of right calf tightness. The Knicks ruled out their All-Star point guard about 40 minutes before the game, when they were looking for a ninth straight victory.

Brunson's injury could be a blessing in disguise in some ways. It will force New York to rely on the depth of their guard position. Hart, Cameron Payne, Landry Shamet, and rookie Tyler Kolek each stepped up in their roles to lead the team to a win.