Brunson suffered a right ankle injury in overtime of New York’s March 6 loss to the Lakers and isn’t expected back until the end of the month. In his absence, the Knicks (42-24) have held their own — but offensive struggles have made every possession a battle.

With their matchup against the Golden State Warriors rapidly approaching, Jalen Brunson has officially been ruled out by the New York Knicks with an ankle sprain. Initially rolling his ankle on Thursday,

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson is sidelined with an ankle sprain, likely for at least one more week, but he has already built a compelling case to be one of the league's best players. CBS Sports writer Sam Quinn believes that Brunson should be on the All-NBA Second Team this season.

For now, and until Jalen Brunson returns, the Knicks have found its formula: Turn defense into offense, disrupt opponents and let the stops fuel their attack.

In free agency, the Jalen Brunson-led Knicks could acquire an ex-Oklahoma City Thunder star who can adequately score and assist as a role player. Westbrook was an electric lead guard with the Thunder.

T he New York Knicks entered the 2024-25 season with high expectations, as after narrowly missing out on the Eastern Conference Finals the season prior due to injuries, they made