All-NBA Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson, who will miss a 12th consecutive game on Sunday due to a right ankle sprain, has been given the green light to resume basketball activities as he continues his rehab, per Fred Katz of The Athletic (Twitter link).
According to Tim Bontemps of ESPN (via Twitter), Brunson told gathered reporters that his ankle is improving, though he doesn’t have a specific target date for his return. He didn’t go into any detail on what he’s been able to do on the court so far or whether he’s been cleared for contact.
Brunson said he “realistically” hopes to return prior to the start of this spring’s playoffs in order to regain his rhythm ahead of the postseason, tweets Ian Begley of SNY.tv.
The 28-year-old had looked like a lock to earn a second consecutive All-NBA berth prior to his ankle injury. He has played 61 games this season and needs to reach the 65-game mark to qualify for an All-NBA nod.
When healthy, Brunson has been spectacular. The Villanova alum is averaging 26.3 points, 7.4 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game this season, with a shooting line of .490/.384/.825.
Brunson’s primary backups at the point, Miles McBride and Cameron Payne, have also been on the shelf as of late due to a left groin contusion and a right ankle sprain, respectively.
Most recently, Delon Wright earned the starting point guard nod in an eventual road victory against Milwaukee on Friday.
At 46-27, the Knicks are currently the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, with a 3.5-game lead on No. 4 Indiana.
“When healthy, Brunson has been spectacular. The Villanova alum is averaging 26.3 points, 7.4 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game this season, with a shooting line of .490/.384/.825.”
Need I say more —- take your time player. All about the playoffs. Thank U Mark Cuban …. again
Shout out to Walt Clyde Frazier on his 80th birthday!
My idol and influence for playing PG. My kid attended one of his summer camps and he signed a jersey for for him when we saw the Knicks in Dallas. Waived the kiddo passed security before the game to take the time and do it. Class act.
Styling and Profiling ……. Happy Birthday
Knickerbocker Goat “Clyde”
“After hoping for a call-up from the G-League that didn’t come, T.J. Warren left the Westchester Knicks earlier this month, NBA sources told The Post. 2 hours ago – via New York Post”
Don’t understand this. Kept him in G-league all year. And he stayed and worked like a good soldier. So now with 8gms left. You let him walk. PJ is off his contract. TJ should be signed at that roster spot. WTF is going on here. He is our only chance to add scoring to bench. Why would you mess this up. Can’t believe this ……. so pissed right now. I might turn into a FankenStein . So I will stop wrting. Unreal !!