Knicks star Jalen Brunson suffered a right ankle injury in the first quarter of Wednesday’s 112-101 loss to the Sacramento Kings and never returned. However, there was a good sign following the game.
According to multiple eye-witness accounts, including from The Athletic’s James Edwards, the Knicks guard left the locker room without a boot or crutches.
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There wasn’t an update on Brunson’s condition from the team, but it’s a good sign.
The incident occurred when Brunson tried to cross up Maxime Raynaud on the wing, but slipped and fell, appearing to turn his ankle.
The injury occurred with 7:45 remaining in the first quarter as Brunson tried to remain in the game, but checked out with 7:01 on the clock and headed to the locker room.
New York trailed Sacramento, 16-8, at the time and never recovered. Without their captain, the Knicks shot just 39 percent from the field, including 8-for-41 from three (19.5 percent).
Brunson was initially designated as questionable to return, but the Knicks delivered the update just before the second half started. Brunson had scored four points on 2-for-3 shooting, missing a three-pointer, in five minutes of action.
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The Knicks guard missed two games last November when he sprained the same ankle against the Orlando Magic.
It’s unclear whether Brunson will miss games this time around, but the Knicks have a quick turnaround as they continue their road trip against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.
