The buzz around Madison Square Garden was palpable as the New York Knicks took on the Los Angeles Lakers in a highly anticipated NBA showdown. But it wasn’t just the hardwood action that had fans and paparazzi abuzz.

There is a young and very capable forward that multiple teams are reportedly interested in prior to the NBA trade deadline.

Playoff contenders go toe-to-toe at the World’s Most Famous Arena on Sunday night, with Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks set to host LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.

The buzz around Madison Square Garden was palpable as the New York Knicks took on the Los Angeles Lakers in a highly anticipated NBA showdown. But it wasn’t just the hardwood action that had fans and paparazzi abuzz.

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New York Knicks backup guard Jordan Clarkson is struggling this season. It may be due to inconsistent playing time or his game declining due to age. And maybe he’s a bit struggling because of Mike Brown’s offensive schemes.

The Knicks won their sixth-straight game on Sunday, beating the Lakers in what Mike Brown called another "unselfish" group effort.

Sunday Night Basketball debuts at 6 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.

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The pair were all smiles sitting next to diehard Knicks fan, Spike Lee, on celebrity row at Madison Square Garden.