Jalen Brunson Shrugs Off Talk of Knicks as Eastern Conference Favorites
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On May 2, 2026, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson rejected the idea that his team is the franchise to beat in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Asked about mounting speculation that New York has become the conference’s top threat, Brunson replied, “I don’t care,” signaling that he is not interested in outside narratives.
No additional remarks were made regarding the subject.
Source: New York Post
