The New York Knicks may finally get their floor general back on Saturday as they travel to Atlanta to face the Hawks in a pivotal Eastern Conference clash. Jalen Brunson, who has missed 14 games with a sprained ankle, practiced Friday and could return for either the front end of the weekend’s back-to-back set. The Knicks (48-28) have managed an 8-6 record without Brunson, holding steady in the playoff race despite the absence of their star. Head coach Tom Thibodeau is weighing when to bring him back. “It’s more of how they feel and what we think is best given all the factors that are involved and just make a good decision,” New York dropped its most recent game, a

The Milwaukee Bucks head into their last regular-season meeting against the Miami Heat on Saturday, fueled by a record-breaking performance and hungry to lock in their playoff position in the Eastern Conference. Milwaukee (42-34) snapped out of a recent slump with back-to-back wins, including a commanding 126-113 comeback victory in Philadelphia on Thursday. The hero of the night? Giannis Antetokounmpo, who made NBA history with a jaw-dropping stat line: 35 points, 20 assists, and 17 rebounds — a feat never before recorded in league play. “All the great guys that have come through this league, they make the people around them great as well… That’s something he has to do until we get (Damian Lillard) back,” With Damian Lillard sidelined

The Minnesota Timberwolves are charging toward the playoffs with serious momentum, riding a four-game winning streak into Saturday’s road matchup against the reeling Philadelphia 76ers. Minnesota (45-32) improved to 2-0 on its final five-game road trip of the season with a commanding 105-90 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Anthony Edwards continued his all-star form with 28 points, while Rudy Gobert dominated the glass with 21 points and 18 rebounds. Naz Reid added 13 off the bench in his return from a one-game suspension, helping the Wolves stay competitive in a tightly packed Western Conference race. “Win. Win. Win. We want to be in control of our own destiny… We keep winning, we’ll put ourselves in a situation where

Austin FC returns home on a roll, aiming for their fourth straight victory as they host the in-form Portland Timbers on Saturday in a Western Conference showdown brimming with momentum. The Verde (4-2-0, 12 points) are fresh off a 1-0 road win over St. Louis CITY SC, a result that not only continued their streak but also featured the long-awaited breakthrough from winter signing Myrto Uzuni. The Albanian striker, brought in for a reported $12.3 million from Granada CF, finally found the net—thanks to a pinpoint assist from Osman Bukari. “I’m always working, hard work… I put everything on the pitch, so I think I’m deserving… I’m working hard for this moment and I hope more goals are coming,” Austin’s