Brandon Jennings PG FA Fri 12/23/16 9:43 AM
Brandon Jennings
PG FA
Jennings recorded four points (1-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 assists, one rebound and one steal across 22 minutes in a 106-95 win over the Magic on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Jennings has played 22 minutes in both of the last two games while settling into his normal bench role upon Derrick Rose's return from back spams, but both point guards were able to wreak havoc against the overmatched Magic backcourt. While Rose led the team in scoring with 19 points, Jennings acted as the Knicks' top facilitator, notching double-digit assists for the third time on the campaign. Though it's a nice performance from Jennings, it will be exceedingly difficult for him to churn out this sort of assist production in a 20-to-25-minute role with much consistency, so he really only carries value in deeper leagues.
Brandon Jennings PG FA Tue 12/20/16 11:55 PM
Brandon Jennings
PG FA
Jennings registered five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 FT), six assists, three rebounds and one steal across 22 minutes during a 118-111 victory against the Pacers on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Jennings returned to the bench as Derrick Rose (back) started after missing two games. He saw a drop in playing time as Rose returned. Jennings will likely struggle to return reliable value as long as the Knicks are healthy.
Brandon Jennings PG FA Tue 12/20/16 6:11 PM
Brandon Jennings
PG FA
Jennings is expected to move back to the bench for Tuesday's game against the Pacers, Steve Popper of The Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jennings drew the start at point guard for the Knicks' last two games, as Derrick Rose was sidelined with back spasms. However, Rose is back at full strength and will return to the starting five, meaning Jennings will come off the bench and see a slight drop in playing time. Rose isn't expected to be on any sort of minutes restrictions, so Jennings will likely see minutes in the mid-20's, barring any setbacks for Rose.
Brandon Jennings PG FA Fri 12/16/16 9:27 AM
Brandon Jennings
PG FA
Jennings, logging the start in place of Derrick Rose (back), went for 10 points (4-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds and six assists over 29 minutes in Thursday's 103-90 loss to the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
The seven-year pro was reasonably productive in Rose's stead, but had a difficult time finding the net overall. However, Jennings was solid in setting up teammates for scoring opportunities, and grabbed his fair share of boards as well. Despite the relatively modest showing on the scoreboard, Jennings has proven capable of providing strong production in that area when his shot is on. He'll potentially have another opportunity for starter's minutes if Rose isn't healthy enough to take the floor on Saturday against the Nuggets.
Brandon Jennings PG FA Thu 12/15/16 9:54 PM
Brandon Jennings
PG FA
Jennings will start at point guard for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
Derrick Rose was forced from Tuesday's game against the Suns with back spasms and will now sit out for the third time over the Knicks' last five games. Jennings will enter the starting lineup yet again in his place and should see extended minutes Thursday, giving him the opportunity to be a decently cheap, yet high upside DFS play.
Brandon Jennings PG FA Mon 12/12/16 12:56 PM
Brandon Jennings
PG FA
Jennings scored 19 points (5-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and added four assists and three rebounds in 23 minutes during Sunday's 118-112 win over the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
Jennings has gone on a scoring tear as of late, averaging 12.5 points over the last so far this month after averaging only 6.8 points in November. Despite Derrick Rose's return to the starting lineup, this game was no different, as the 27-year-old matched a season high for points and led the bench in scoring. It is encouraging to see that despite the increased offensive production, Jennings continues to average 5.2 assists per game.
Brandon Jennings PG FA Sat 12/10/16 12:41 PM
Brandon Jennings
PG FA
Jennings tallied 13 points (5-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven assists and five rebounds across 39 minutes in Friday's 103-100 win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
While starting both of the last two games in place of Derrick Rose (back), Jennings has turned in a pair of productive outings, but it doesn't sound like he'll benefit from extended minutes for much longer. Rose is optimistic that he'll be able to play in the Knicks' next game Sunday against the Lakers, which would presumably result in Jennings receiving closer to the 21.9 minutes per game he's averaging off the bench this season.
Brandon Jennings PG FA Thu 12/8/16 12:32 PM
Brandon Jennings
PG FA
Jennings contributed 16 points (6-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 126-94 loss to the Cavaliers.
EDGE Analysis
With Derrick Rose (back) sitting out, Jennings received the start. It was only a matter of time before Rose missed some action, as he has only played an average of 33.2 games per season over the last five years. The increased action helped Jennings to post scoring and rebounding numbers above his season averages. If Rose misses any significant time, Jennings would be the main beneficiary.
Brandon Jennings PG FA Wed 12/7/16 6:32 PM
Brandon Jennings
PG FA
Brandon Jennings will start at point guard in Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers with Derrick Rose (back) ruled out, Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jennings has had an up-and-down year early on for the Knicks, but Wednesday will be his first crack at being the team's starting point guard, as Rose has managed to stay healthy up until this point in the season. Look for Jennings to play a heavy dose of minutes Wednesday against Kyrie Irving, who hasn't proven to be the best on-ball defender. Justin Holiday should also see some extended minutes in the backcourt in Rose's absence.
Brandon Jennings PG FA Thu 12/1/16 9:25 AM
Brandon Jennings
PG FA
Jennings managed 12 points (5-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt), seven assists, two rebounds, and two steals in 34 minutes during the Knicks' 106-104 win against the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Jennings committed four turnovers and didn't shoot the ball well from the field on Wednesday. Nevertheless, he ended up receiving a season-high 34 minutes and 10 more than starting point guard Derrick Rose, who struggled (11 points on five-of-12 from the field, two assists, two turnovers, one steal) to get anything going on offense and also had four fouls. Rose has been solid lately, but it's evident that Knicks' coach Jeff Hornacek is not afraid to ride the hotter hand in his backcourt. Furthermore, Rose has proven to be injury-prone during his career, so Jennings is likely one of the better handcuff options worth stashing on your bench.