Report: Knicks' Jalen Brunson Could Be Out Through Early April with Ankle Injury

The New York Knicks will have to get by without Jalen Brunson for a few weeks.

During a Saturday appearance on NBA Countdown, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Knicks guard will be out through late March or early April as he deals with an ankle injury.

"Sources tell me that it's more of a three-to-four week minimum return timeline for Jalen Brunson," Charania said. "That sidelines him through late March or early April. The key for the Knicks and Jalen Brunson is keeping that swelling down in that ankle, getting it lower, and increasing the mobility in that ankle."

Brunson has not played since March 6 due to the injury. He is currently averaging 26.3 points, 7.4 assists and three rebounds in 61 games for the Knicks,

New York is currently 42-23 and sits in third in the Eastern Conference.
While Brunson's absence will hurt the team, getting him healthy prior to the postseason will be very important. The Knicks also hold a five-game lead on the fourth-place Milwaukee Bucks, so Brunson's presence isn't urgently needed to keep pace.

The Knicks have nine games remaining in March and eight in April, with the regular season wrapping up on April 13.