Overview
- Short-handed New York fell to Phoenix 106-99 at Madison Square Garden, with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart out with right ankle issues as Devin Booker returned to score 27 for the Suns.
- The Knicks have dropped eight of 10 and are 2-8 since New Year’s Eve, hampered by 17 turnovers and 40% shooting against Phoenix, with Karl-Anthony Towns booed after an air-balled late 3 as scrutiny on coach Mike Brown intensifies ahead of Monday’s game vs. Dallas.
- Boston dealt depth forward Jeffrey Viel to Anaheim for the earlier of the Ducks’ two 2026 fourth-round picks, put Andrew Peeke on the shelf with a lower-body injury, recalled Billy Sweezey on an emergency basis, and carried a five-game win run despite a 10-11-1 road mark.
- Reporting continues to link the Bruins to Calgary defenseman Rasmus Andersson, with Sportsnet indicating any acquisition would likely require an extension and significant assets.
- Philadelphia’s losing streak reached six with a 6-3 home loss to the Rangers as goals against ballooned to 5.17 over the past six games, goaltending wavered with Dan Vladar day-to-day, and injuries to Rasmus Ristolainen and Rodrigo Ābols added strain as deadline posture comes into question.