Sat Apr 05 07:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Expected Back This Weekend

**NEW YORK, NY** – New York Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson is on the verge of a return to the court. After suffering a right ankle sprain on March 6th against the Los Angeles Lakers, Brunson has been cleared for basketball activities and could see game action as early as this weekend, coach Tom Thibodeau announced Wednesday.

Brunson’s initial prognosis projected a two-week absence, but his recovery has been slightly extended. The Knicks, currently third in the Eastern Conference with a 48-28 record, have gone 8-6 without their star point guard.

With only six regular season games remaining, Brunson’s return is crucial. The Knicks face the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday and the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. He has played in 61 games this season, four short of the 65 needed to qualify for postseason awards. Despite the absence, Brunson remains a strong candidate for All-NBA honors and Clutch Player of the Year, boasting impressive averages of 26.3 points, 7.4 assists, and 3.0 rebounds.

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