Brunson Calls Players-Only Meeting After Return from 'Embarrassing' Ankle Sprain

Knicks captain Jalen Brunson called a players-only meeting after Monday's 114-97 loss to the Mavericks, urging teammates to improve amid a defensive collapse and a 9-of-11 recent losing streak. Brunson had just returned from missing two games due to a right ankle sprain, which he humorously described as "embarrassing" for being self-inflicted. This is his third right ankle sprain, having missed time earlier this season and last year, and he plans to continue treatment to regain full strength.