Struggling New York Knicks call players-only meeting after fans boo

The New York Knicks have hit a rough patch.

After they were blown out at home Monday, Jan. 19 by a middling Dallas Mavericks team – marking their fourth consecutive loss and ninth in 11 games – team captain Jalen Brunson called a players-only meeting to sort through their struggles, according to ESPN.

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Per the report, Brunson challenged his teammates to uncover solutions for their poor play, rather than to wait and defer to the coaching staff.

This came after the Knicks were booed at home Monday night, down by as many as 30 points. New York would lose 114-97, and it was the offense that once again let the Knicks down. Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 44 points, but the rest of New York’s starters (Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges) contributed only 24 points.

“I mean, I’d be booing us, too,” Brunson told reporters after the game. “Straight up.”

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Giannis, Curry, Doncic highlight 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters

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Giannis, Curry, Doncic highlight 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters

Eastern Conference Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons (second All-Star selection)

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Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers (second)

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Giannis, Curry, Doncic highlight 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters

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