Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to the 2026 NBA championship while playing through a left wrist injury. The Finals MVP is now set to undergo surgery on the shooting hand. He is expected to return later this summer.
Brunson averaged 28.1 points, 6.1 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game during the playoffs on 46.5/36.3/84.6 shooting splits. The Knicks finished 16-3 in the postseason as Brunson logged nearly 37 minutes per contest.
The guard's performance helped secure the franchise's first title in more than 50 years. Multiple reports confirmed he managed the injury throughout the run.
New York has kept a quiet offseason after the championship. The team lost Mitchell Robinson to Boston and added Andre Drummond while re-signing Landry Shamet and Jose Alvarado.
If recovery proceeds as planned, Brunson should be available for training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season and the Knicks' bid for consecutive titles.
