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Jalen Brunson Sprains Right Ankle, Exits Early as Knicks Lose to Kings

Further tests will determine his timetable following encouraging postgame signs.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 09: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks brings the ball up the court during the first quarter of the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden on November 09, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Jan 11, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots the ball over Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Brunson rolled his right ankle on a non-contact move while guarded by Kings rookie Maxime Raynaud and left at the 7:01 mark of the first quarter after scoring four points in five minutes.
  • He was ruled out at halftime, and New York lost 112-101 as the offense struggled, including 8-for-41 shooting from three-point range.
  • Postgame reports said Brunson left without a walking boot or crutches and with no noticeable limp, with imaging and an official update still to come.
  • The guard has a recent history with the same ankle, missing two games in November and nearly a month last season following a March sprain.
  • The Knicks are 25-15 and second in the East, and they visit the Warriors on Friday, with Miles McBride having taken over ballhandling duties after Brunson’s exit.