Jalen Brunson Injury Status Update for March 17th, 2026
Jalen Brunson of the Knicks has been ruled out and will not play today. Jalen was previously listed as Doubtful before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 7th game Jalen has missed this season.
Jalen Brunson Season Averages
Jalen's absence leaves a significant hole in the Knicks rotation. Across 60 games this season, he's averaging 26.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game while playing 34.8 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.8 | 26.1 | 3.4 | 6.5 | 20.0 |
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 40-20. Without him, they've gone 1-4. The Knicks's net rating is 11.8 points worse per 100 possessions when Jalen plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (114.9 vs 118.3), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 40-20 | 1-4 | — |
| Off Rating | 118.3 | 114.9 | -3.4 |
| Def Rating | 111.1 | 119.5 | +8.4 |
| Net Rating | 7.3 | -4.6 | -11.8 |
| PPG | 117.2 | 113.8 | -3.4 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Jalen Brunson?
When Jalen sits, other Knicks players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Karl-Anthony Towns, Miles McBride and Jordan Clarkson stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Jalen has been out this season, Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 9.2 more points per game, 6.5 additional field goal attempts and 2.3 more rebounds.
PPG: +9.2 | FGA: +6.5 | RPG: +2.3
When Jalen has been out this season, Miles McBride has averaged 8.6 more points per game, 7.2 additional field goal attempts and 8.4 extra minutes.
PPG: +8.6 | FGA: +7.2 | MPG: +8.4
When Jalen has been out this season, Jordan Clarkson has averaged 4.7 more points per game, 4.1 additional field goal attempts and 8.8 extra minutes.
PPG: +4.7 | FGA: +4.1 | MPG: +8.8
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:
Pacers @ Knicks - March 17, 2026 Indiana Pacers: Ivica Zubac (Questionable) Johnny Furphy (Out) Tyrese Haliburton (Out) Pascal Siakam (Doubtful) T.J. McConnell (Questionable) Andrew Nembhard (Questionable) New York Knicks: Jalen Brunson (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.