The New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson is reportedly on the verge of returning from a right ankle sprain. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau shared that Brunson had been “cleared for basketball activities” before Wednesday’s 124-105 loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers. **According to the New York Post’s Stefan Bondy and **SNY’s Ian Begley, the All-Star is likely to practice Friday and play this weekend.

The Knicks will visit the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday and host the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Brunson, who has missed the last 14 games due to a sprained right ankle, will be listed as questionable for the Hawks game, according to Chris Haynes.

Assuming Brunson reaches the 65-game mark, he is likely to make an All-NBA team for a second consecutive season, averaging 26.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 7.4 assists with a true shooting percentage of 60.6% this season.

The Knicks have maintained a competitive edge, going 8-6 without him this stretch, with a record of 48-28 on the season, third in the Eastern Conference. Recent statements from Thibodeau indicate that teammates Miles McBride and Cam Payne are also expected to return soon.

In the ensuing matches, they are set to face off against the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons, and conclude against the Brooklyn Nets on April 13.