Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson both earning All-Star nods for the second year in a row feels deserved. Towns has had an uneven season but is still averaging about 20 ppg and leads the league in rebounding (12 per game), with his shooting continuing to open things up for the Knicks offensively. Brunson’s selection was never really in doubt. As an All-Star starter, he’s putting up roughly 28 points and 6 assists, ranking near the top of the league in clutch scoring and fully cementing himself as the team’s engine.

What stands out, though, is the absence of Michael Porter Jr., especially when compared to selections like Pascal Siakam and Norman Powell. Siakam is averaging roughly 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Powell has put up about 16 points per game largely as a secondary scoring option. Porter, meanwhile, is matching that production with 25.5 points per game on elite efficiency, shooting over 40% from three and nearly 50% from the field.

Despite the constant noise around a potential blockbuster move, the Knicks appear committed to the group they already have, with no serious push for Giannis Antetokounmpo at this stage. Given how well this roster has played, that approach makes sense. New York sits firmly in the playoff picture, powered by a core that ranks among the league’s better defensive units and a starting lineup posting a strong net rating when healthy. With Jalen Brunson anchoring the offense and the supporting cast clearly fitting their roles, the front office seems content prioritizing continuity over chasing a headline trade. For now, betting on chemistry looks like a calculated decision rather than a passive one.

Both New York teams are hitting reset on offense, with the Jets and Giants bringing in experienced voices to steady the ship. The Giants turn to Matt Nagy, most recently the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator, where Kansas City finished top five in scoring multiple times during his tenure and continued to rank among the league’s most efficient offenses. The Giants have great potential with young talent with QB Jaxson Dart and WR Malik Nabers, and Matt Nagy’s RPO-heavy offense could be the perfect fit for the young duo.

In the AFC, the Jets land Frank Reich as offensive coordinator after his previous head-coaching stops. Reich’s best work came earlier in his career, most notably in Philadelphia and Indianapolis, where his offenses regularly ranked in the top half of the league in passing yards and third-down conversion rate. For a Jets unit that finished near the bottom of the league in points per game and red-zone efficiency, the hire signals a focus on structure and quarterback-friendly design.