New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has reverence for one of his Eastern Conference counterparts.

The Eastern Conference's best team has "the perfect world of both" when it comes to talent and team chemistry coach J.B. Bickerstaff said.

As if the New York Knicks needed any further justification for bolstering their depth at the trade deadline, the Detroit Pistons were happy to provide more evidence on Friday night in the Motor City.

The New York Knicks face tough questions after a rough night in Detroit, with key moments shaping a game worth revisiting.

Hart went to the locker room and never returned, with the Knicks saying it was a right ankle issue and there was no further update. Hart was listed as questionable before the game with a left ankle injury, which he twisted Tuesday.

Jalen Brunson is expected to be available for the New York Knicks' matchup against the Detroit Pistons on February 7, 2026. His availability is crucial for the Knicks' offense, especially with other starters dealing with injuries.

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An eight-game winning streak didn’t just end Friday night. It was run out of the gym, as the Knicks lost to the Pistons.

DETROIT — A month removed from a much-desired win in their first rematch with the New York Knicks, the Detroit Pistons now needed a get-right game. Coming away from the NBA trade deadline, the Pistons had one of their worst showings of the season in a puzzling defeat to the Washington Wizards.

My Clippers vs. Kings predictions for this matchup on Friday, February 6 highlight an NBA pick for veteran shooting guard DeMar DeRozan.