Jalen Brunson outlines recovery timeline after wrist surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 10:41 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Jalen Brunson has provided an update following wrist surgery after dealing with an injury during the NBA Finals. Brunson, who averaged 32.6 points per game and won Finals MVP, suffered the injury in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He is currently in a cast and unable to train, but expects to begin rehabilitation after six weeks. If recovery goes as planned, he aims to return for the Knicks' preseason games in early October. The regular season starts later that month.
- •Brunson had wrist surgery after the NBA Finals.
- •He averaged 32.6 points per game in the Finals.
- •Recovery includes six weeks in a cast followed by rehab.
- •Target return is for Knicks’ preseason in early October.
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson reveals recovery timeline after playing through NBA Finals with wrist injury
"New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson has provided an update on his wrist after undergoing surgery. Brunson suffered his wrist injury in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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