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Jalen Brunson Sprains Right Ankle, Exits Early in Knicks’ Loss to Kings

His status for Thursday at Golden State remains uncertain following reports he left without a boot or crutches.

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
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks is assisted by head coach Mike Brown after falling to the floor in the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on January 14, 2026 in Sacramento, California. 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • He rolled his right ankle on a non-contact move while sizing up rookie Maxime Reynaud early in the first quarter.
  • After four points in five minutes, his status shifted from questionable to out at halftime with an in-game diagnosis of a sprain.
  • Reporters said he left Golden 1 Center without a walking boot or crutches, and additional testing is expected.
  • The Knicks lost 112-101 and shot 8-for-41 from three as the offense struggled without their leading scorer.
  • Availability for the back-to-back in San Francisco is unclear, and any absence would follow prior right-ankle sprains that cost him games in November and last season.