Jalen Brunson expected to return for Knicks on Sunday vs. Suns: Report

NBA: MAR 06 Knicks at Lakers LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 06: New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the NBA game between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers on March 06, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) (Icon Sportswire/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

April 5, 2025 at 6:21 p.m. UTC

By Ian Casselberry, Yahoo Sports

The New York Knicks are getting their star back, just before the NBA playoffs begin.

Guard Jalen Brunson is expected to return to the Knicks' lineup for Sunday's matchup versus the Phoenix Suns, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes. Brunson has missed New York's past 15 games after spraining his ankle late in March 7's marquee matchup between the Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers.

This story will be updated with more information.

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