The New York Knicks star guard could return to the rotation in the coming days after recovering from an ankle sprain

It's been nearly a month since Knicks star Jalen Brunson suffered an ankle injury in an overtime loss to the Lakers, and while it is clear that the team misses him, New York has managed to put up an 8-5 record in his absence, including five wins in the team's last six games.

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A New York Knicks insider predicts when Jalen Brunson should return to the floor, and it is very soon. March was a difficult month for the Knicks. It included a big five-game West Coast trip — never preferred late in the season — and several matchups with top-flight squads like the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors.

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.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson told reporters ahead of Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers that he hopes to return to the lineup before the conclusion of the regular season.

The New York Knicks' captain may soon be ready to leave the infirmary. SNY Knicks insider Ian Begley offered an update on Brunson's estimated time of re-arrival

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.

CLEVELAND (AP) — New York star guard Jalen Brunson has been cleared for basketball activities and could return to the Knicks’ lineup for the final week of the regular season, coach Tom Thibodeau said before Wednesday night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.