Knicks Injury Update: Jalen Brunson Status Against Timberwolves
The New York Knicks will be without their star point guard Jalen Brunson when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night at Target Center. The absen
www.si.comHere’s the latest on Jalen Brunson’s injury right now.
- Brunson has been dealing with ankle issues in recent seasons, and updates have varied by game. The most recent widely reported notes indicate he has missed games due to right ankle concerns and has been evaluated on a day-to-day basis, with teams often taking a cautious approach to avoid aggravation.[1][3][4]
- In the 2025-26 season, there were multiple reports of him leaving games with right ankle injuries and later being listed as questionable or out for portions of games while the Knicks managed his workload, though he returned to action in several subsequent games after rehab or rest.[5][7]
- For a concrete, current status (as of May 2026), I don’t have a live feed in this chat to confirm the absolute latest game-by-game update. The Knicks and major outlets typically publish daily injury updates and game-day designations, so checking the Knicks official site or ESPN/NBA injury pages today will give you the exact status for Brunson for tonight’s game or the next matchup.[8]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest updates from reliable outlets and summarize the current status (out/ doubtful/ questionable, expected return window) with citations. I can also provide a quick trend snapshot of his recent injury-by-game statuses and return timelines.