Knicks' Jalen Brunson out of walking boot, doing some light shooting
Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson has taken a big step toward his potential return.
Brunson is out of the walking boot and has been doing some light shooting, Tom Thibodeau revealed Thursday ahead of the team's game against the Hornets in Charlotte.
While the 26-year-old captain likely still has a ways to go before getting back out there with the team in practice and then game action, this is certainly an encouraging step forward.
Brunson, of course, injured his ankle late in overtime during the Knicks' loss to the Los Angeles Lakers back on March 6.
Heading into Thursday night's game, New York has gone 3-3 without him, and his absence has been felt heavily on both ends of the court.
He is expected to be evaluated again around the two-week mark from the injury, though, ESPN's Shams Charania reported last week that the two-time All-Star could be sidelined through March or early April.
Following Thursday's contest, the Knicks have five more games this month and then eight in April before kicking off the playoffs.
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