Jalen Brunson is day-to-day with a rest issue and will not play Tuesday night in Toronto. The Knicks will be without their starting point guard for the preseason finale against the Raptors.
What happened
The Knicks listed Jalen Brunson as day-to-day on the injury report Monday at 10:40 p.m. ET, with the issue logged as rest. No previous status was listed for Brunson entering this report. Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports that Brunson will not suit up for Tuesday's preseason game in Toronto. The report lists his expected return as Oct. 15.
What it means for the Knicks
The Knicks close the preseason Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET against the Raptors in Toronto without Brunson. Last season, Brunson averaged 35.0 minutes, 26.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists across 74 games, and he remains the engine of New York's offense entering his age-30 season. In games without him, Miles McBride has logged 26.3 minutes and 12.0 points, and Jordan Clarkson has added 17.8 minutes and 8.6 points, giving the Knicks backcourt depth to lean on. New York is 0-0, since the 2026-27 regular season has not started.
What to watch
The Knicks' next injury report will update Brunson's status for their following game. The report lists his expected return as Oct. 15. Brunson joins Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and OG Anunoby, who are also listed as day-to-day with rest issues, as the Knicks manage their veterans through the final preseason game in Toronto.
Is Jalen Brunson playing at Raptors Tuesday?
No. Brunson is day-to-day with a rest issue and will not play Tuesday's preseason game at the Raptors, according to the injury report.
When will Jalen Brunson be back?
The injury report lists his expected return as Oct. 15.