Why Is Jalen Brunson Not Playing Tonight vs Heat? Latest Injury ...
What really happened to Jalen Brunson, and why won't he play tonight in the game against the Miami Heat? Here's everything you need to know.
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- As of early 2024 and into 2025, Jalen Brunson has dealt with several ankle and knee-related injuries, with the Knicks typically labeling some situations as maintenance or day-to-day updates. For example, in March 2024 he suffered a left knee contusion with X-rays negative, an injury that generally tests the lineup but isn’t expected to be long-term.[1]
- In 2025 there were reports of ankle-related absences and later returns, including a multi-game absence due to a sprained right ankle, followed by a return to action in April 2025.[3]
- There were also substitutions and game-day scratches in late 2025 and early 2026 tied to ankle management and minor injuries, with official status updates indicating day-to-day evaluations rather than a major long-term setback.[4][6][7]
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