The latest update to The Ringer’s Top 100 NBA Player Rankings dropped Tuesday, and the New York Knicks made their presence felt - in a big way. With six players cracking the list, New York trails only the Oklahoma City Thunder (with eight) for the most players featured by any team.
Let’s break it down.
Jalen Brunson Holds Firm in the Top 10
Jalen Brunson continues to solidify his status as one of the league’s premier guards, holding steady at No. 9 overall. He’s putting up 29.1 points per game - good for seventh in the league - while shooting a highly efficient 48.2% from the field, 37.4% from three, and 84.7% at the line.
What stands out about Brunson isn’t just the raw numbers, though. It’s how he’s managing the game.
He still dominates the ball more than most, but in a system that’s leaning more into collective execution than isolation brilliance, Brunson’s finding ways to share the spotlight without dimming his own. That’s not easy to do - and it’s a big reason why he remains in the MVP conversation.
Karl-Anthony Towns Climbs, OG Anunoby Finds His Groove
Karl-Anthony Towns moved up a notch to No. 20, continuing to be a steady offensive force for the Knicks. His fit in this system has been cleaner than many expected, and he’s quietly putting together one of his more efficient seasons in recent memory.
Just behind him is OG Anunoby at No. 40.
Anunoby’s been given the green light from deep under Mike Brown’s new-look offense, and he’s taking full advantage. The Knicks are firing up threes at a pace we haven’t seen from them in years, and Anunoby - often left open on the perimeter - is letting it fly with confidence.
His defensive impact remains elite, but the offensive uptick is what’s pushing him up the rankings.
Mikal Bridges Trending Up
Mikal Bridges checks in at No. 52, climbing four spots from the previous edition. He’s riding a wave of strong performances, including three straight games with 20+ points. His 24-point outing against the Miami Heat on Sunday was a reminder of how dangerous he can be when he’s aggressive.
Bridges has always been known for his defense and versatility, but when he’s scoring like this, he becomes a two-way weapon - the kind of player who can swing playoff series.
Josh Hart Makes a Major Leap
The biggest riser among the Knicks was Josh Hart, who vaulted 14 spots to No. 78.
Hart’s averaging 12.2 points per game and shooting a blistering 50.4% from the field. He’s doing all the little things - crashing the glass, defending multiple positions, pushing the pace - but now he’s pairing that with consistent scoring.
That’s the kind of evolution that earns you a jump in the rankings.
Mitchell Robinson Rounds Out the List
Mitchell Robinson rounds out the Knicks contingent at No. 97, moving up three spots. While he’s not a headline-grabber, Robinson’s rim protection, rebounding, and physical presence continue to be foundational to what the Knicks do defensively. His mobility and timing in the paint remain among the best in the league.
Six Knicks in the Top 100. A top-10 scorer in Brunson.
A rising supporting cast. And a system that’s getting more out of its parts than ever before.
It’s not just that the Knicks are showing up in these rankings - it’s how they’re showing up. Balanced, deep, and trending upward.
In a loaded Eastern Conference, that’s the kind of profile that makes you pay attention.