Brunson on Track for Training Camp After Wrist Surgery

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is progressing well in his recovery from left wrist surgery and is on track to be ready for the start of training camp in September, ahead of the team's championship ring ceremony and season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. Brunson, the reigning NBA Finals MVP, underwent a procedure on July 7 to repair a tendon issue he played through during the Knicks' title run. He has described the recovery timeline as roughly six to eight weeks.

Brunson first noticed discomfort during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals but continued to play, never missing a game. He averaged 32.6 points and 4.6 assists in the NBA Finals, scoring a franchise playoff-record 45 points in the series-clinching Game 5 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Reflecting on his decision to play through the pain, Brunson said the rare opportunity to compete for a championship outweighed the risk.

The NBA announced that the Knicks will host LeBron James and a retooled Philadelphia 76ers team at Madison Square Garden on October 20 to open the 2026-27 season. The game will also feature New York's ring ceremony, celebrating the franchise's first championship in 53 years....