Jalen Brunson undergoes surgery on left wrist after championship run
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is set to have surgery on his left wrist, impacting his offseason plans. Sources indicate he will need at least two months for rehabilitation, limiting his activities until later this summer. Brunson played through discomfort during the Knicks' 2026 NBA championship run but maintained strong performance, averaging 28.4 points per game in the playoffs. He is expected to return in time for training camp at the end of September and the regular season in late October.
- •Brunson expected to return to basketball activities later this summer.
- •He played through wrist discomfort during the championship playoffs.
- •Brunson averaged 28.4 points per game in the postseason.
- •Surgery is scheduled for his left wrist; recovery will take at least two months.
- •Training camp begins in late September, with the regular season starting in late October.
- 4:59 PMESPN — Sources: Finals MVP Brunson having wrist surgery
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks star Jalen Brunson undergoing left wrist surgery, per report
- 3:59 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson undergoes left wrist surgery
"Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is undergoing surgery on his left wrist, and the NBA Finals MVP is expected to return to basketball activities later this summer, sources told ESPN.
"Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is undergoing left wrist surgery but is expected to return to basketball activities later in the summer, ESPN reported.
"The All-Star point guard dealt with discomfort in his shooting wrist throughout the Knicks' run to the 2026 NBA championship.
Sources
External links- ESPNJul 7, 2026, 4:59 PMSources: Finals MVP Brunson having wrist surgery
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is undergoing surgery on his left wrist, and the NBA Finals MVP is expected to return to basketball activities later this summer, sources told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 4:33 PMKnicks star Jalen Brunson undergoing left wrist surgery, per report
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is undergoing left wrist surgery but is expected to return to basketball activities later in the summer, ESPN reported.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 3:59 PMKnicks superstar Jalen Brunson undergoes left wrist surgery
The All-Star point guard dealt with discomfort in his shooting wrist throughout the Knicks' run to the 2026 NBA championship.
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