The New York Knicks have received a promising update on Jalen Brunson’s injury status, as the star guard is reportedly out of his walking boot. Head coach Tom Thibodeau recently provided an update, confirming that Brunson has progressed to some light shooting on the court.
“Doing light shooting,” Thibodeau told reporters. “…Whenever he’s ready, he’s ready. He’s putting a lot into his rehab, so right now, that’s where we want his focus to be. And then hopefully, he’ll get into some games where he works his way back into it.”
With only a handful of games remaining in the regular season, Brunson faces a race against time to regain full fitness before the playoffs. Thibodeau will likely exercise caution, avoiding any unnecessary risk of re-injury. However, the Knicks have struggled offensively without their star guard, making his return crucial to their postseason aspirations.
Brunson’s scoring and playmaking will be vital if the Knicks hope to make a deep playoff run. As he continues to progress in his rehab, the team will be eagerly awaiting his return to full strength.