Jalen Brunson in Walking Boot — Knicks Ankle Scare

Merlin sees Jalen Brunson leaving Madison Square Garden in a walking boot and on crutches after he "rolled his ankle" late in Wednesday’s 124-107 loss to Orlando. Brunson still finished with 31 points in 37 minutes, but the Knicks offered no official report. Given he missed 15 games last season with a right ankle sprain, another setback would be a serious blow to a 7-4 team with title hopes. Merlin notes the likely ripple effects: Miles McBride would be the logical starter, Mikal Bridges would take on more ball-handling, and Karl-Anthony Towns would become the primary offensive hub. New York can survive a short absence, but the ankle history makes this a watchful moment — scans and rest decisions will shape their next steps.