Jalen Brunson discusses playoff wrist injury and surgery timeline

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Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Jalen Brunson discusses playoff wrist injury and surgery timeline
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Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson spoke about his wrist injury sustained during the playoffs, which required surgery. Brunson, who played part of the postseason with the injury, noted that he felt weakness in his wrist during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He recorded 19 points in that contest, helping the Knicks sweep the series. Brunson underwent surgery earlier this month and is expected to need at least two months for recovery. He expressed that despite the injury, he values the experience of winning the NBA championship with New York.

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  • Brunson played with a wrist injury during the playoffs.
  • He first felt weakness during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
  • Brunson scored 19 points in that game as the Knicks took a 2-0 series lead.
  • He underwent wrist surgery earlier this month.
  • Brunson anticipates a recovery period of at least two months.
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After undergoing wrist surgery, Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson discussed the injury and when it happened during New York's playoff run.

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