Brunson has been cleared for basketball activities, he told reporters on Sunday. He is still eyeing a regular-season return, meaning he is hoping to be back within the next two weeks.

The Knicks have just eight games remaining after Sunday and, notably, Brunson is four short of qualifying for postseason awards. As a top candidate for both All-NBA and Clutch Player of the Year, Brunson acknowledged that it’s important “individually” to reach the 65-game threshold but health is the overriding motivation.

Jalen Brunson says he is feeling and moving better on his sprained right ankle and still hoping to rejoin the New York Knicks before the playoffs.