“He’s smart, man,” said Orlando guard Jalen Suggs, one of the better point-of-attack defenders in the NBA. “He’s got good pace, and he’s really smart. He doesn’t really get too bored with the game. He doesn’t get too bored keeping it simple. He challenges you every possession.

Ask Mike Brown, in his first season as Brunson’s head coach, about whether his point guard already has done enough to be considered one of the franchise greats and there isn’t any hesitation.

Josh Hart lost some jewelry and his best friend Jalen Brunson finds it amusing.

The San Antonio Spurs handed the Oklahoma City Thunder just their second loss of the season in the NBA Cup semifinals.