The New York Knicks have been treading water since Jalen Brunson sprained his ankle on March 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers. They are 7-5 without their All-Star point guard and still holding off the surging Indiana Pacers for the No.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson said Sunday afternoon that his goal is to return before the end of the regular season.

Jalen Brunson has been out multiple weeks because of an ankle injury, but the New York Knicks star is seemingly trending toward returning soon. Per ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Brunson said he's "feeling better" but doesn't have a return date just yet. He also said he's been cleared for basketball activities, per The Athletic's Fred Katz.