Knicks guard Jalen Brunson undergoes hand-wrist surgery

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair an injury to his left hand and wrist, an ailment he played through while leading his team to its first NBA championship in 53 years. The procedure was performed at New York City's Hospital for Special Surgery.

The injury, described as affecting his left wrist and forearm area, is to Brunson's shooting hand. Despite the significant discomfort, the guard delivered a historic performance in the NBA Finals, culminating in a 45-point effort in the decisive Game 5 victory on the road. For the series, he averaged at least 20 points per game, including 36 points in a pivotal Game 4 comeback, and was named the Finals Most Valuable Player.

Recovery from the surgery is expected to take a number of weeks, with some reports indicating a timeline of at least two months. This schedule should allow Brunson to be ready for the start of the team's training camp at the end of September, meaning his availability for the beginning of the next regular season is not expected to be impacted. The procedure may, however, delay the start of his individual preseason routine.

Brunson had been managing the injury throughout the Finals,...