De'Aaron Fox and Jalen Brunson named NBA's Players of the Week
Mark Haynes: Sacramento Kings All-Star De’Aaron Fox and New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson are the NBA’s Players of the Week.
Source: Twitter @markhaynesnba
Source: Twitter @markhaynesnba
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Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Jimmy Butler one of the nominees for NBA East Player of Week that went to Knicks’ Jalen Brunson. – 3:47 PM
Jimmy Butler one of the nominees for NBA East Player of Week that went to Knicks’ Jalen Brunson. – 3:47 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant were nominated for Western Conference Player of the Week. De’Aaron Fox won it. – 3:36 PM
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant were nominated for Western Conference Player of the Week. De’Aaron Fox won it. – 3:36 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant (36.0 PPG, 8.3 APG, 7.7 RPG, 62.5 FG%, 63.2 3P%, 3-0 record) and Devin Booker (27.0 PPG, 9.3 APG, 46.6 FG%, 35.3 3P%, 3-0 record) were nominated for Western Conference Player of the Week. De’Aaron Fox (32.3 PPG, 6.3 APG, 4.8 RPG, 52.3 FG%, 44.4 3P%, 4-0 record) won – 3:33 PM
Kevin Durant (36.0 PPG, 8.3 APG, 7.7 RPG, 62.5 FG%, 63.2 3P%, 3-0 record) and Devin Booker (27.0 PPG, 9.3 APG, 46.6 FG%, 35.3 3P%, 3-0 record) were nominated for Western Conference Player of the Week. De’Aaron Fox (32.3 PPG, 6.3 APG, 4.8 RPG, 52.3 FG%, 44.4 3P%, 4-0 record) won – 3:33 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was a finalist for Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the fourth consecutive week. It was won by Knicks guard Jalen Brunson. – 3:32 PM
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was a finalist for Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the fourth consecutive week. It was won by Knicks guard Jalen Brunson. – 3:32 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Sacramento Kings All-Star De’Aaron Fox and New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson are the NBA’s Players of the Week. – 3:32 PM
Sacramento Kings All-Star De’Aaron Fox and New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson are the NBA’s Players of the Week. – 3:32 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson has been named Eastern Conference player of the week, per NBA. pic.twitter.com/nAcNb07bAY – 3:30 PM
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson has been named Eastern Conference player of the week, per NBA. pic.twitter.com/nAcNb07bAY – 3:30 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Watching De’Aaron Fox now reminds me a lot of watching the peak version of John Wall. The athleticism, the physical dominance, the relentless attacking, the vision, the ability to dominate short patches of the game, it’s all there. Plus, the shooting is even better. – 1:06 PM
Watching De’Aaron Fox now reminds me a lot of watching the peak version of John Wall. The athleticism, the physical dominance, the relentless attacking, the vision, the ability to dominate short patches of the game, it’s all there. Plus, the shooting is even better. – 1:06 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Among the 35 NBA players that have attempted 80 or more 3’s this year…
1. Jalen Brunson, NY .477
2. SAM HAUSER, BOS .475
3. D. Finney-Smith, Bkn .451
4. Steph Curry, GSW .447
5. Tyrese Maxey, Phi .446
6. Luka Doncic, Dal .422 – 1:55 AM
Among the 35 NBA players that have attempted 80 or more 3’s this year…
1. Jalen Brunson, NY .477
2. SAM HAUSER, BOS .475
3. D. Finney-Smith, Bkn .451
4. Steph Curry, GSW .447
5. Tyrese Maxey, Phi .446
6. Luka Doncic, Dal .422 – 1:55 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
The week in review from earlier today: De’Aaron Fox stars as Kings pick up fifth straight win
kings-beat.beehiiv.com/p/week-review-… pic.twitter.com/0lIgVjgnCA – 10:42 PM
The week in review from earlier today: De’Aaron Fox stars as Kings pick up fifth straight win
kings-beat.beehiiv.com/p/week-review-… pic.twitter.com/0lIgVjgnCA – 10:42 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
After tonight’s 30 point performance against the Mavs, De’Aaron Fox is averaging 31.9 points, 6.1 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals. He’s shooting 50.6% from the field and 41.7% from three on 8.6 attempts per game. – 10:38 PM
After tonight’s 30 point performance against the Mavs, De’Aaron Fox is averaging 31.9 points, 6.1 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals. He’s shooting 50.6% from the field and 41.7% from three on 8.6 attempts per game. – 10:38 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Bee’s @ChrisBiderman reporting from Dallas, where De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis led the Kings to a 129-113 victory over the Mavericks.
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 10:36 PM
The Bee’s @ChrisBiderman reporting from Dallas, where De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis led the Kings to a 129-113 victory over the Mavericks.
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 10:36 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
De’Aaron Fox points by zone:
PPG on 3’s: 9.6 (38%)
PPG in the non-RA portion of the paint: 8 (60.9%)
PPG on free-throws: 6 (75%)
PPG in the restricted area: 4.8 (54.8%)
PPG in mid-range per game: 2.6 (47.4%)
He’s scoring everywhere. He’s killing you no matter what you give him. – 10:11 PM
De’Aaron Fox points by zone:
PPG on 3’s: 9.6 (38%)
PPG in the non-RA portion of the paint: 8 (60.9%)
PPG on free-throws: 6 (75%)
PPG in the restricted area: 4.8 (54.8%)
PPG in mid-range per game: 2.6 (47.4%)
He’s scoring everywhere. He’s killing you no matter what you give him. – 10:11 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
De’Aaron Fox points by zone:
PPG on 3’s: 9.6 (38%)
PPG in the non-RA portion of the paint: 8 (60.9%
PPG on free-throws: 6 (75%)
PPG in the restricted area: 4.8 (54.8%)
PPG in mid-range per game: 2.6 (47.4%)
He’s scoring everywhere. He’s killing you no matter what you give him. – 10:10 PM
De’Aaron Fox points by zone:
PPG on 3’s: 9.6 (38%)
PPG in the non-RA portion of the paint: 8 (60.9%
PPG on free-throws: 6 (75%)
PPG in the restricted area: 4.8 (54.8%)
PPG in mid-range per game: 2.6 (47.4%)
He’s scoring everywhere. He’s killing you no matter what you give him. – 10:10 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings guard De’Aaron Fox went 6 of 10 from 3-point range in tonight’s win over the Mavericks, tying his career high for 3-point goals in a game.
He is now shooting 41.7% from long distance. – 9:58 PM
Kings guard De’Aaron Fox went 6 of 10 from 3-point range in tonight’s win over the Mavericks, tying his career high for 3-point goals in a game.
He is now shooting 41.7% from long distance. – 9:58 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
De’Aaron Fox: 30 pts, 6/10 3PT, 7 asts, 4 rebs, 3 stls
Domantas Sabonis: 32 pts, 13/15 FG, 13 rebs, 6 asts
Bad trade. Kings got fleeced. – 9:47 PM
De’Aaron Fox: 30 pts, 6/10 3PT, 7 asts, 4 rebs, 3 stls
Domantas Sabonis: 32 pts, 13/15 FG, 13 rebs, 6 asts
Bad trade. Kings got fleeced. – 9:47 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
1Q: Mavericks 36, Kings 35
De’Aaron Fox has 13 points. The teams have combined to shoot 20 free throws already, 12 by the Mavs. – 8:14 PM
1Q: Mavericks 36, Kings 35
De’Aaron Fox has 13 points. The teams have combined to shoot 20 free throws already, 12 by the Mavs. – 8:14 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
I keep saying it’s only a matter of time before De’Aaron Fox puts up his first 50-point game. He has 11 in the first seven minutes vs. the Mavericks. – 7:56 PM
I keep saying it’s only a matter of time before De’Aaron Fox puts up his first 50-point game. He has 11 in the first seven minutes vs. the Mavericks. – 7:56 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Back-to-back 3s from De’Aaron Fox, who came into the game shooting a career-high 38% from 3-point range. – 7:49 PM
Back-to-back 3s from De’Aaron Fox, who came into the game shooting a career-high 38% from 3-point range. – 7:49 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Jalen Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo on their best friendship that survived competing interests as college roommates.
nypost.com/2023/11/19/spo… via @nypostsports – 7:26 PM
Jalen Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo on their best friendship that survived competing interests as college roommates.
nypost.com/2023/11/19/spo… via @nypostsports – 7:26 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
How Donte DiVincenzo and Jalen Brunson’s bond is key for Knicks newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 3:42 PM
How Donte DiVincenzo and Jalen Brunson’s bond is key for Knicks newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 3:42 PM
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Jorge Sierra: Best players of the past week in the NBA… with two Kings in the Top 3. pic.twitter.com/fputaQh5hc -via Twitter @hoopshype / November 20, 2023
In previous seasons, going under screens set for Fox was acceptable and even encouraged. But this season, the 2023 All-NBA selection is shooting 38 percent from behind the arc, and his newfound 3-ball efficiency is opening up the floor for him to get even better looks. “That’s the difference with Fox,” longtime former coach Doc Rivers said on the ESPN broadcast. “If you remember his first three or four years, ‘Go under, go under’ (the screen). But you can’t go under anymore on him.” -via The Athletic / November 19, 2023
Fox is a 32.3 percent shooter from deep on 3.9 attempts per game for his career. It’s early, but the aforementioned 38 percent, 8.3 attempts and 3.2 makes from distance per game would be career-high marks for the All-Star. He led Sacramento to its fifth-straight win Friday, posting a season-high 43 points — one away from tying his career high — to go along with eight rebounds, seven assists, a block and a steal on 5-of-11 shooting from 3 and 14-of-24 shooting from the field en route to a 129-120 victory over San Antonio. Last season, Fox had four games making five or more 3-pointers. He’s only played six games this season and has already notched two such games. -via The Athletic / November 19, 2023
Jared Weiss: Kristaps Porziņģis and Jayson Tatum received nominations for East player of the week, which went to Jalen Brunson. -via Twitter @JaredWeissNBA / November 20, 2023
Near the end of New York’s 120-99 breeze Friday night over the Wizards, the fans at Capitol One Arena, filling the occupied seats with blue and orange jerseys, erupted in a “Let’s Go Knicks” chant. It was the loudest chant of the night in the half-empty arena, and it picked up again with about a minute remaining in the blowout. “Probably one of the coolest feelings no matter what level you’re at when you’re in someone’s home arena and hear your fans cheering really loud,” Jalen Brunson said. “It’s really cool.” -via New York Post / November 18, 2023
Grimes immediately grabbed his left wrist and bee-lined to the locker room in obvious pain. He wasn’t available to the media after the Knicks (6-5) toppled the Hawks, 116-114. “It’s very tough and that’s unfortunate, but we have a next-man-up mentality,” Jalen Brunson said Thursday. “Guys step up but as a team we had to step up together. We have a lot of great players on this team that can do a lot of great things. Obviously we want Quentin to come back when he’s healthy, when he’s ready, whatever goes on, but I think for us we all know what we have to do.” -via New York Post / November 17, 2023