Fortunately, it seems as though Brunson is on track to return during the regular season. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau revealed Thursday that Brunson is out of his walking boot and doing some light shooting, an important step as he works to recover from the sprained ankle he suffered against the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this month.

The New York Knicks remain hopeful that Jalen Brunson can play in a few games before the postseason, coach Tom Thibodeau said Thursday. Thibodeau said Brunson will be checked again on Friday, about two weeks after he sprained his right ankle in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart discuss their Villanova March Madness reunion with Mikal Bridges and Donte DiVincenzo, how Brunson’s life changed as captain, Hart’s career season, playing for Tom Thibodeau and Jay Wright, and more on @hoopshype hoopshype.com/lists/jalen-br… - 9:25 AM