Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said on Monday that Jalen Brunson (fractured left hand) has been fully cleared for training camp.
Brunson injured his hand during the Knicks’ Game 7 loss to the Pacers in the second round of the playoffs. His full clearance ahead of training camp is great news for New York, which will be working Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns (once his trade becomes official) into the rotation. Due to injuries, Brunson took on a significant workload last season. If all major players remain healthy, his scoring may decrease slightly, but the assists could increase due to the presence of Towns, Bridges, and OG Anunoby.