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Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks plays against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on January 05, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
The New York Knicks are preparing for a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, March 20.
With little travel in between games, the team held a practice session in New York on Thursday. The Knicks got great news regarding their star guard, Jalen Brunson.
The veteran was a part of the practice session after missing their most recent game against the Indiana Pacers.
Knicks Get Great Jalen Brunson News Before The Brooklyn Game
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 15: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden on March 15, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Brunson is currently dealing with a neck strain, according to the Knicks’ latest injury report. He has also been managing an ankle injury.
With the two setbacks in play heading into a game against the struggling and undermanned Indiana Pacers, the Knicks clearly felt comfortable with a Brunson-less lineup.
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Jalen Brunson (ankle, neck) fully practices Thursday.
The star guard was ruled out, while the head coach, Mike Brown, maintained confidence in Brunson’s ability to return for Friday’s game against the Nets.
The Knicks haven’t revealed their official injury report for Friday’s game yet, but a sight of Brunson at practice is clearly a positive sign for his playing status.
The Knicks’ Standing In The Eastern Conference
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GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 01: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts after making a three-pointer during the first quarter of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on March 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Heading into the Thursday night slate with the day off, the Knicks are holding the Eastern Conference’s third seed.
After taking down the Pacers on Tuesday, the Knicks improved to 45-25 on the year. They are in the midst of a four-game winning streak. The Knicks are trailing the first-seeded Detroit Pistons by 5.0 games. The Boston Celtics have a 1.5-game lead over the Knicks for the second seed.
New York will look to improve on Friday, when they face the 17-52 Nets. The game is slated for a 7:30 PM ET tip.