Knicks’ Initial Jalen Brunson update is positive after ankle injury

Jan 15, 2026 - 07:15

New York Knicks fans can finally exhale. After watching Jalen Brunson limp to the locker room during the first quarter of Wednesday night’s loss to the Sacramento Kings, the initial postgame update offers a glimmer of hope.

According to The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III, Brunson was seen leaving the Golden 1 Center under his own power. “Brunson walked out of the locker room without a boot or crutches, which is a good sign,” Edwards reported on X.

The scene earlier in the evening painted a much grimmer picture. Just five minutes into the game, Brunson appeared to tweak his right ankle while driving to the basket. He immediately exited the contest with just four points on the board, leaving the Knicks’ offense rudderless for the remainder of the night.

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