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 have been without their captain Jalen Brunson for the last six games, and they've been an underwhelming 3-3 during that stretch. Brunson has missed time with an ankle injury, and his absence is just a sobering reminder about New York's lack of depth heading into the playoffs.