Jalen Brunson discusses playoff wrist injury and surgery timeline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — Fans notice clear update on Jalen Brunson’s wrist surgery after New York Knicks sweep the ESPYs
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks' Jalen Brunson talks wrist injury and when during the playoffs it happened
"Jalen Brunson’s appearance at the 2026 ESPY Awards provided an update on his wrist injury after undergoing offseason surgery. Brunson led the New York Knicks to the 2026 NBA championship with a wrist injury, having surgery on it after their title run was complete.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 3:51 AMFans notice clear update on Jalen Brunson’s wrist surgery after New York Knicks sweep the ESPYs
Jalen Brunson’s appearance at the 2026 ESPY Awards provided an update on his wrist injury after undergoing offseason surgery. Brunson led the New York Knicks to the 2026 NBA championship with a wrist injury, having surgery on it after their title run was complete.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 10:00 PMKnicks' Jalen Brunson talks wrist injury and when during the playoffs it happened
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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