Damian Burchardt

New York

Assistant Sports Editor at The U.S. Sun

Deputy Sports Editor @MirrorUSSports @ExpressUSSport | Credentialed #NBA writer | Past: The U.S Sun, The Ringer, Lakers Nation | [email protected]

Articles

Jalen Brunson needs no words to lay bare great NBA 'misconception' in Game 5 win

1 week ago | themirror.com | Damian Burchardt

New York Knicks star and captain Jalen Brunson has been a leader both on and off the court with his impact on full display in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers NEW YORK - Jalen Brunson doesn't talk much - he lets his game do the talking. Ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season, just two years after joining New York, Brunson was named the team's 36th captain, further proving he's on a trajectory to become an all-time Knicks great.
Towns and Brunson emulate Shaq and Kobe to keep Knicks' championship hopes alive

1 week ago | themirror.com | Damian Burchardt

Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns powered the New York Knicks to a 111-94 win in Game 6 against the Indiana Pacers while accomplishing a feat unseen since Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal led the Los Angeles Lakers to a championship NEW YORK - Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns stepped up to help the New York Knicks force Game 6 in the Eastern Conference Finals - while matching an incredible feat the NBA has not seen since Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers to a...
Haliburton's teammates make perfectly clear on Pacers star's 'overrated' label

1 week ago | themirror.com | Damian Burchardt

Aaron Nesmith and Tony Bradley commended Tyrese Haliburton in a chat with Mirror U.S. Sports after their star Indiana Pacers teammate quickly shot down the "overrated" chatter around him during the 2025 NBA Playoffs NEW YORK - Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton quickly shot down any "overrated" chatter that emerged with the 2025 NBA Playoffs approaching.
History not on Knicks' side as they try to avoid elimination against Pacers

1 week ago | themirror.com | Damian Burchardt

The New York Knicks face a daunting challenge as they try to turn their fortunes around in the Eastern Conference Finals after falling 3-1 behind to the Indiana Pacers NEW YORK - The New York Knicks have to defy the odds to avoid elimination after falling behind 3-1 against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. The challenge is not impossible.
LeBron James plan emerges as NBA prepares for 'craziest offseason ever'

1 week ago | themirror.com | Damian Burchardt

LeBron James is reportedly looking to pick up his $52.6 million player option and return to the Los Angeles Lakers for another year as the NBA is expected to go through a wild offseason Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James might pick up his $52.6 million player option for 2025-26 after all - as the NBA is said to be bracing for a wild offseason.
Everton issues statement after Liverpool parade ends with car driving into crowd

1 week ago | themirror.com | Damian Burchardt

Everton have released a statement after a car drove into a crowd of people in Liverpool city center as Liverpool's Premier League trophy parade was drawing to a close Everton FC took to social media to express their concern after an incident that rocked Liverpool city center following the club's title celebrations.
'I heard what Pacers did to MSG crowd as Knicks fairytale takes dramatic turn'

2 weeks ago | themirror.com | Damian Burchardt

New York was hurting after the Knicks fell behind 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers, suffering two painful defeats at Madison Square Garden NEW YORK - The Indiana Pacers have done more than just take a 2-0 lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. They silenced The City That Never Sleeps. Twice. Within the span of 48 hours.
Mitchell Robinson has Pacers in panic mode as forgotten NBA man deployed

2 weeks ago | themirror.com | Damian Burchardt

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle had to reach deep into his bench to contain New York Knicks center Mitch Robinson with ex-North Carolina star Tony Bradley unexpectedly seeing rotation minutes in Game 2 NEW YORK - Mitchell Robinson forced Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle to make a move hardly anyone saw coming, deploying former first-round pick Tony Bradley early into Game 2 against the New York Knicks.
Knicks should have read writing on wall as Aaron Nesmith injury masked warning

2 weeks ago | themirror.com | Damian Burchardt

Aaron Nesmith proved his shooting prowess in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, firing a barrage of 3s that inspired the Indiana Pacers' miraculous comeback - and the New York Knicks only have themselves to blame for letting the forward go off NEW YORK - The New York Knicks have only themselves to blame for failing to recognize the shooting threat that is Aaron Nesmith after what might have been a 50-40-90 season from the Indiana Pacers forward - if not for a freak injury.
McConnell's insight into Pacers resilience speaks volumes after win over Knicks

2 weeks ago | themirror.com | Damian Burchardt

The Indiana Pacers have pulled off yet another spectacular comeback, dealing a crushing defeat to the New York Knicks to open the Eastern Conference Finals, and T.J McConnell explained where the young Indy crew's confidence comes from NEW YORK - No matter how badly they're down, the Indiana Pacers just don't give up.