Jalen Brunson Injury Status Update for April 11th, 2026
Jalen Brunson of the Knicks has been ruled out and will not play today. Jalen was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 8th game Jalen has missed this season.
Jalen Brunson Season Averages
Jalen's absence leaves a significant hole in the Knicks rotation. Across 72 games this season, he's averaging 25.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game while playing 34.9 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.9 | 25.9 | 3.4 | 6.7 | 19.8 |
Knicks Performance With & Without Jalen Brunson
The numbers tell a clear story about Jalen's value to the Knicks. With Jalen in the lineup this season, the team is 49-23. Without him, they've gone 3-5. The Knicks's net rating is 7.0 points worse per 100 possessions when Jalen plays, which is a substantial gap. Offensively, the team scores at a significantly higher rate with him on the floor (118.6 vs 121.1 offensive rating).
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 49-23 | 3-5 | — |
| Off Rating | 118.6 | 121.1 | +2.5 |
| Def Rating | 111.5 | 121.0 | +9.6 |
| Net Rating | 7.1 | 0.1 | -7.0 |
| PPG | 116.7 | 117.3 | +0.5 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Jalen Brunson?
When Jalen sits, other Knicks players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Miles McBride, Jose Alvarado and Karl-Anthony Towns stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Jalen has been out this season, Miles McBride has averaged 9.7 more points per game, 7.8 additional field goal attempts and 10.0 extra minutes.
PPG: +9.7 | FGA: +7.8 | MPG: +10.0
When Jalen has been out this season, Jose Alvarado has averaged 9.7 more points per game, 5.6 additional field goal attempts, 13.6 extra minutes and 3.5 more assists.
PPG: +9.7 | FGA: +5.6 | MPG: +13.6 | APG: +3.5
When Jalen has been out this season, Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 6.6 more points per game and 5.5 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +6.6 | FGA: +5.5
Full Injury Report — Jalen Brunson's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Hornets @ Knicks - April 12, 2026 Charlotte Hornets: Coby White (Probable) New York Knicks: Josh Hart (Out) Jalen Brunson (Out) Karl-Anthony Towns (Out) OG Anunoby (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Jalen's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Knicks.