Jalen Brunson Injury Status Update for April 1st, 2026

Jalen Brunson of the Knicks is listed as questionable on today's injury report. He was previously listed as Available, so this represents a change in his availability outlook.
Jalen Brunson Season Averages
On the season, Jalen has appeared in 68 games for the Knicks, averaging 25.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game in 34.9 minutes.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.9 | 25.9 | 3.4 | 6.6 | 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 46-22. Without him, they've gone 2-5. The Knicks's net rating is 8.5 points worse per 100 possessions when Jalen plays, which is a substantial gap.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 46-22 | 2-5 | — |
| Off Rating | 118.5 | 118.9 | +0.4 |
| Def Rating | 111.4 | 120.2 | +8.8 |
| Net Rating | 7.1 | -1.4 | -8.5 |
| PPG | 117.0 | 115.4 | -1.5 |
Potential Teammate Impact if Jalen Brunson Sits
Jalen's availability will affect how touches and minutes are distributed across the Knicks roster. Here are the teammates most likely to see a shift.
PPG: -9.2 | FGA: -7.5 | MPG: -9.3
PPG: -7.7 | FGA: -6.6
PPG: -10.3 | FGA: -4.5 | MPG: -10.9 | APG: -6.4
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:
Knicks @ Grizzlies - April 1, 2026 New York Knicks: Jalen Brunson (Questionable) Memphis Grizzlies: Santi Aldama (Out) Ja Morant (Out) Ty Jerome (Out)
Jalen's status remains uncertain, and a final decision may come closer to game time. Check back for real-time updates on his availability and the full Knicks injury report.