Knicks captain Jalen Brunson called a players-only meeting following New York's 114-97 home loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Sources told ESPN Brunson told teammates they must find solutions for their recent struggles internally, rather than relying on the coaching staff. This comes after the team's ninth loss in 11 games.

New York's once-promising season has hit a wall. After a strong 23-9 start and an NBA Cup victory, the Knicks have slid to 25-18. Their offense has sputtered to rank among the league's worst in January, prompting fan frustration and a halftime booing at Madison Square Garden.

Brunson publicly stated the team must decide whether they'll execute. Forward Josh Hart called their recent play "embarrassing" and "abysmal defensively." The question now is whether this internal meeting can spark a turnaround or if roster changes are imminent before the trade deadline.