Jalen Brunson supports Mikal Bridges amid early season struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 5:01 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Jalen Brunson voiced support for teammate Mikal Bridges after a challenging start to the 2026-27 season for the New York Knicks. Bridges is averaging 6.3 points with low shooting percentages and saw limited minutes in the loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, scoring just two points. Head coach Mike Brown is exploring other options due to Bridges' offensive decline, including giving minutes to Landry Shamet and Miles McBride. Despite struggles, Brunson emphasized the team's belief in Bridges and his potential for improvement as the Knicks prepare to face the Indiana Pacers.
- •Mikal Bridges averages 6.3 points on 32.9% shooting this season.
- •He scored only two points against the Cavaliers on November 11.
- •Bridges played just 17 minutes and sat out the fourth quarter.
- •Knicks coach Mike Brown is reviewing late-game options without Bridges.
- •Jalen Brunson reiterated team support for Bridges despite criticism.
- 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks’ Jalen Brunson still has Mikal Bridges’ back despite slow start
"The New York Knicks have leaned on contributions from across their roster during their recent run of success. However, Mikal Bridges has struggled to find his rhythm early in the 2026-27 season, which ultimately puts his role under increased scrutiny. Bridges’ offensive production has dropped sharply, but Jalen Brunson made it clear that the Knicks […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson still has Mikal Bridges’ back despite slow start appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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