The Toronto Raptors are hosting Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.

But even if Towns were to be dealt, the Knicks would still have a Brunson problem on defense. Yes, we're all aware of Brunson's unimpeachable offensive value. He's about as good as it gets. But in today's NBA, the net value of even the most elite offensive points guards is being called into major question if the tradeoff is defensive ineptitude.

Jalen Brunson is questionable for the New York Knicks' January 19, 2026 home game against his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, due to a right ankle sprain. His absence has impacted the Knicks' offense and their ability to stop a three-game losing streak.

Let DeMar DeRozan cook and take away the Sacramento Kings’ other offensive options in Tuesday night’s matchup at Madison

Six steals for OG Anunoby, a 30-point barrage from Mikal Bridges and a massive third-quarter run that broke the seal for the Knicks’ fourth win in a row. With Mitchell Robinson (load management) and Miles McBride (ankle) sidelined for the second leg of a home-road back-to-back following Tuesday’s victory over the Sacramento Kings,