Jalen Brunson is cleared to play after his surgery, reassuring the Knicks
The star point guard of New York confirmed his recovery in front of fans during a live recording of the Roommates Show
New York Knicks faces the start of the preseason with particularly positive news: Jalen Brunson has received complete medical clearance following surgery on his left wrist that he underwent during the offseason.
The star point guard of New York confirmed his recovery to fans during a live recording of the Roommates Show, which he shares with teammate Josh Hart. With training camp set to begin next week, Brunson has cleared up any doubts about his availability for the new season.
Brunson confirms he has medical clearance
Brunson publicly explained that the recovery process after the surgery is over and that the doctors have given him full authorization to return to activity.
"As you all know, I had surgery during the offseason," Brunson said to the audience during a live recording of the "Roommates Show" alongside his teammate Josh Hart. "And I just wanted to let you know that I have received complete medical clearance."
This news is a relief for the Knicks, especially considering that the surgery occurred after a season in which Brunson had to deal with an injury that happened at a particularly crucial moment of the campaign.
| Situation of Jalen Brunson | Data |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Knicks |
| Position | Guard |
| Injury | Left wrist |
| Treatment | Surgery during the offseason |
| Current status | Complete medical clearance |
| Start of training camp | Next week |
The injury occurred during the Conference Finals
Brunson had previously explained that he suffered the wrist injury during the second game of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The physical issue arose while fighting to reach the NBA Finals, but the guard decided to postpone the surgery to continue helping the Knicks during the postseason.
This decision allowed Brunson to continue competing with New York until the end of the season. The Knicks not only reached the NBA Finals but also ended up winning the 2026 title.
For that reason, the surgery had to wait until the competition was over. Brunson prioritized remaining available for the team during the final stretch of the playoffs before finally facing the surgical process.
A recovery completed before the start of the preseason
The moment Brunson received medical clearance is especially important for the Knicks. Training camp will start next week, and the guard has already confirmed that he is fully recovered from the procedure.
This allows the franchise to begin preparing for the new season with its key player in shape to work alongside the rest of the team.
Brunson will face the new season after being a crucial piece in the journey that led New York to the championship. His decision to postpone the surgery allowed him to continue helping the Knicks during the playoffs, and now he has completed the recovery process.
The player's own confirmation puts an end to the uncertainty regarding his physical status before the start of training. With complete medical clearance, Brunson is ready to get back to work with his teammates and start preparing for the new season.
For the Knicks, the news comes right as a new chapter begins after winning the 2026 championship. Brunson will start that title defense without the limitations imposed by the injury he suffered during the Conference Finals.
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