{"id":692731,"date":"2026-04-01T22:28:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T22:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/692731\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T22:28:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T22:28:20","slug":"knicks-announce-jalen-brunson-injury-update-after-loss-to-rockets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/692731\/","title":{"rendered":"Knicks Announce Jalen Brunson Injury Update After Loss to Rockets"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the New York Knicks<\/a> prepare for their matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies<\/a>, the team is dealing with several injury concerns. Coming off a tough 111\u201394 loss to the Houston Rockets<\/a>, the Knicks are aiming to bounce back after an uncharacteristically poor performance. Despite the setback, the Knicks hold the No. 3 seed and have already clinched a playoff berth, with the postseason quickly approaching.<\/p>\n

Injury updates remain a key focus. Jalen Brunson<\/a> is listed as questionable with right ankle soreness. Miles McBride and Mitchell Robinson have both been ruled out for the game (h\/t Stefan Bondy of the New York Post).<\/p>\n

With momentum and health both in question, the Knicks will look to regroup and stay on track as they prepare for the playoffs.<\/p>\n

A potential rest for star guard Brunson is worth monitoring, as he has dealt with right ankle injuries and sprains at points this season. Losing Brunson, even temporarily, would be a significant blow to the Knicks, given his role as the team\u2019s primary playmaker and scorer. It could also open the door for increased minutes for Jose Alvarado.<\/p>\n

Resting Brunson may be a precautionary move with the playoffs approaching, but seeding remains important. The Knicks currently hold the No. 3 spot, with the Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> just one game behind.<\/p>\n

Brunson has been durable overall, appearing in more than 70 games this season. He is averaging 26.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 6.7 assists while shooting 46.5% from the field and 37.1% from three-point range. His production has been central to New York\u2019s success and postseason outlook.<\/p>\n

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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots the ball in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
\u00a9 Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The No. 33 pick in the 2018 NBA<\/a> Draft has developed into one of the league\u2019s top guards. After beginning his career alongside Luka Doncic<\/a> in Dallas, Brunson has emerged as a franchise cornerstone, earning three All-Star selections, two All-NBA honors, and the 2025-26 IST MVP award.<\/p>\n

Brunson\u2019s game is defined by elite footwork, balance, and control. He uses a methodical style to keep defenders off-balance, thriving in pick-and-roll situations and consistently making the right read. A true three-level scorer, he produces efficiently at the rim, in the midrange, and from beyond the arc.<\/p>\n

Despite his size, Brunson plays with physicality, often backing down defenders and finishing through contact. His poise, decision-making, and clutch shot creation make him a reliable late-game option.<\/p>\n

He signed a four-year, $156.5 million extension in 2024, solidifying his role as the Knicks\u2019 long-term leader.<\/p>\n

Related: Knicks Announce Karl-Anthony Towns Status Update Before Nets Game<\/a><\/p>\n

This story was originally published by Athlon Sports<\/a> on Apr 1, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA<\/a> section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As the New York Knicks prepare for their matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, the team is dealing with…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":692732,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3794],"tags":[57205,7,193,686,292,194,4066,126,288,11053,4988,368,177,2715,1247,6,191,1920,211],"class_list":{"0":"post-692731","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-houston-rockets","8":"tag-ankle-soreness","9":"tag-basketball","10":"tag-cleveland-cavaliers","11":"tag-dallas","12":"tag-houston","13":"tag-houston-rockets","14":"tag-houstonrockets","15":"tag-indiana-pacers","16":"tag-jalen-brunson","17":"tag-jose-alvarado","18":"tag-landry-shamet","19":"tag-luka-doncic","20":"tag-memphis-grizzlies","21":"tag-miles-mcbride","22":"tag-mitchell-robinson","23":"tag-nba","24":"tag-new-york-knicks","25":"tag-new-york-post","26":"tag-rockets"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nba\/116331815027844717","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/692731","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=692731"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/692731\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/692732"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=692731"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=692731"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=692731"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}