Tonight, as the New York Knicks face off against the Miami Heat for a rematch of last Friday’s NBA Cup game, they’ll be missing their floor general. Like Friday’s game, Jalen Brunson will sit out tonight with an ankle sprain, despite being seen warming up and shooting before tip-off.

What Happened to Jalen Brunson?

During the Knicks’ matchup against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, the star guard rolled his ankle on a hard drive in the fourth quarter. After the game, Brunson was seen leaving the arena in a walking boot and using crutches, a precautionary measure due to the soreness he felt.

It was later confirmed that Jalen suffered a Grade 1 sprain, without any structural damage. Though the injury is not considered to be severe, Brunson has experienced minor ankle issues in past seasons

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