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Knicks Slide Deepens After Home Rout as Brunson Calls Players-Only Meeting

Reports cite uneven buy‑in under Mike Brown alongside exploratory discussions on Karl‑Anthony Towns.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 17: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks watches the game from the bench in the second half during the game against the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden on January 17, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
01/20/26

Overview

  • New York fell 114-97 to a short-handed Mavericks team at Madison Square Garden, trailing by as many as 30 and conceding 75 first‑half points.
  • Jalen Brunson convened a players-only meeting, with ESPN reporting he urged teammates to find solutions internally rather than rely on the coaching staff.
  • Fans booed throughout the loss, and both Brunson and coach Mike Brown said the reaction was warranted given the team's performance.
  • The Knicks are 25-18 after losing nine of their last 11 games, with multiple outlets highlighting severe defensive slippage and poor execution.
  • SNY reports players have not fully bought into roles under first‑year coach Mike Brown, while Newsday reports the team has held exploratory Towns trade talks with the Grizzlies, Magic and Hornets.