Jalen Brunson Discusses Recovery from Wrist Injury Ahead of Knicks Training Camp

Jalen Brunson addressed the media during Knicks Media Day on September 29, 2026, without any visible support on his left wrist. Brunson underwent offseason surgery to repair a tendon issue in that wrist, which he played through during the playoffs, ultimately earning Finals MVP honors. "It was painful, but I clearly could play through it," Brunson stated. He acknowledged that he did not initially recognize the severity of his injury, opting for surgery in early July instead of immediately after the Knicks won the NBA championship in June. Brunson spent a significant portion of the summer in a cast. "Didn’t think I necessarily needed surgery, so if that was the case, maybe I would have gotten it done sooner," he remarked. He confirmed that he is now "fully cleared" for training camp, which begins this week. In a previous interview, Brunson expressed his determination to play through the injury, stating, "I just knew that the opportunity rarely presents itself to be in a position like that. So I just wasn’t going to let something that seemed minor take me out." He also reflected on how the injury impacted his offseason training routine, emphasizing the importance of patience.