Jalen Brunson Development Emerges on Wednesday

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Jalen Brunson Development Emerges on Wednesday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Ayomide Adeduyite | Last updated Nov 12, 2025 11:04 PM ET

The New York Knicks entered Wednesday night’s matchup against the Orlando Magic with a 7-3 record, continuing an encouraging start to their 2025-26 campaign. However, their momentum was halted as they fell 124-107 at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks struggled to contain Orlando’s offense late, surrendering a decisive run in the fourth quarter.

Jalen Brunson was one of the few bright spots for New York, scoring 31 points on 10-of-23 shooting while adding six assists and three rebounds. Despite his strong outing, the night ended on a worrying note for the Knicks, who were dealt an unfortunate blow when Brunson suffered an apparent ankle injury late in the contest.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11).Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

His status immediately became a concern as he exited the floor in visible discomfort.

Head coach Mike Brown confirmed postgame that Brunson rolled his right ankle during the closing minutes of Wednesday’s game. The situation grew more troubling when The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III reported that Brunson was seen leaving Madison Square Garden on crutches and in a walking boot.

The Knicks have yet to release an official statement beyond Brown’s comments, leaving uncertainty about the severity of the injury.

No official report from the team on the injury. Brown just said afterward that he rolled his right ankle. https://t.co/LtL2EUUir5
— James L. Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) November 13, 2025

The development is a major concern for New York. Brunson, who is averaging 28 points, 3.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists so far this season, has been the heartbeat of the Knicks since his arrival, earning NBA All-Star recognition and helping lead the franchise to its first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 25 years last season.

He averaged 26.0 points and 7.3 assists during the 2024-25 campaign, cementing himself as one of the league’s premier guards. His potential absence would significantly impact the Knicks’ offensive rhythm and leadership on the floor. With no formal update from the team, all attention now turns to further evaluations to determine how long Brunson might be sidelined.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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