Jalen Brunson Sustains Ankle Injury, Leaves Arena in Boot and Crutches

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson rolled his right ankle with 1:52 left in Wednesday's game against the Magic. He intentionally fouled Jalen Suggs to stop play and went directly to the locker room, later leaving Madison Square Garden in a protective boot and on crutches, a detail confirmed by a league source and a reporter. While the specific injury and its severity remain unknown, it's considered legitimate, and he is expected to miss at least Friday's game against the Miami Heat. If Brunson is out, Miles McBride is the anticipated starting point guard, though Coach Mike Brown may explore other lineup combinations. Brown has also been actively working to incorporate off-ball play for Brunson, drawing inspiration from his past coaching experience with Stephen Curry and De'Aaron Fox, to enhance his versatility and counter defensive strategies.