Jalen Brunson discloses wrist pain during Knicks championship run, undergoes surgery

Knicks captain Jalen Brunson revealed he began feeling wrist weakness in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Cavaliers and played through the discomfort through the final two playoff rounds. After the Knicks secured their first title in 53 years, Brunson underwent surgery to repair a tendon issue in his left hand and wrist, with a recovery timeline of six to eight weeks.

Despite the injury, Brunson averaged 32.6 points and 4.6 assists in the Finals, including a 45‑point performance in the clinching game. The Knicks' trio of Brunson, Karl‑Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby was later ranked No. 1 among NBA "big threes" by Bleacher Report, highlighting the group's impact on the championship season.