With the Thursday afternoon trading deadline, nba teams Trying to grab their last chance before advancing to their playoffs.
It’s safe to say that Jalen Brunson is really excited about what his new York Knicks allegedly did.
ESPN reported on Wednesday that the Knicks acquired Josh Hart, with whom Brunson played at Villanova, from the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Villanova Wildcats head coaches Jay Wright and Jalen Brunson, #1, congratulate Josh Hart, #3, during the second half against the Temple Owls at The Pavilion on December 13, 2016 in Villanova, Pennsylvania. The Villanova Wildcats defeated the Temple Owls, 78–57. (Michel Leff / Getty Images)
Brunson had his number turned down by the Wildcats on Wednesday, and shortly after the ceremony, he looked up trade news on his phone.
And he started getting mad.
“Oh s—!?” he shouted, showing the news to his friends and family.
Warning: Strong language
Portland Trail BlazersHowever, did not respond as such.
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Hart and Brunson spent two years together villanovaWinning the National Championship in 2016. Brunson added another title two years later while Hart was in the NBA.
The Knicks are 30-26 and currently ranked seventh in the Eastern Conference, which puts them in the play-in tournament. The Miami Heat are currently seeded sixth at 29-25.
To complete the deal, New York sent Cam Reddish and a protected 2023 first-round pick to Portland.
Jalen Brunson, #11 of the New York Knicks, talks to Josh Hart, #11 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the game at Madison Square Garden on November 25, 2022 in New York City. (Nathaniel S. Butler / NBAE via Getty Images)
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Brunson is averaging a career-high 23.2 points per game in his first year with the Knicks. Hart averages 9.5, but returned 14.9 per contest last season.