Fortunately, it seems as though Brunson is on track to return during the regular season. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau revealed Thursday that Brunson is out of his walking boot and doing some light shooting, an important step as he works to recover from the sprained ankle he suffered against the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this month.

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Brunson left the Knicks' March 6 loss to the Lakers in the final minute of overtime when he suffered the injury, remaining on the floor to hit a pair of free throws before limping to the locker room. He headed home two days later to focus on his rehabilitation while the team continued on the road.