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Jalen Brunson Cleared After Wrist Surgery as Knicks Prepare for Title Defense
New York’s reigning NBA Finals MVP says he is fully cleared following offseason surgery on his left wrist.
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Brunson confirms clearance
Jalen Brunson has been fully cleared following left wrist surgery, putting the New York Knicks guard on track for the 2026-27 season and the team’s championship defense. Brunson confirmed his offseason procedure and clearance Thursday night during a live recording of his Roommates Show podcast. The update brought an ovation from the audience, along with MVP chants for the reigning NBA Finals MVP. He had played through the wrist injury during New York’s championship run before undergoing surgery in July. The procedure was not expected to affect his availability for the upcoming season, and his latest update keeps that outlook intact.
A title run despite the injury
The wrist issue was part of the backdrop to a standout postseason finish for Brunson. He averaged 32.6 points, 4.6 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 2.0 steals across five Finals games as the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs. That victory delivered New York’s first championship in 53 years, with Brunson earning Finals MVP honors. His Finals production followed a regular season in which he averaged 26.0 points and 6.8 assists. With his clearance confirmed, Brunson enters the upcoming campaign ready to resume his role for the defending champions.
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