The New York Knicks remain hopeful that Jalen Brunson can play in a few games before the postseason, coach Tom Thibodeau said Thursday. Thibodeau said Brunson will be checked again on Friday, about two weeks after he sprained his right ankle in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

The New York Knicks have been without their captain Jalen Brunson for the last six games, and they've been an underwhelming 3-3 during that stretch. Brunson has missed time with an ankle injury, and his absence is just a sobering reminder about New York's lack of depth heading into the playoffs.

The New York Knicks remain hopeful that Jalen Brunson can play in a few games before the postseason, coach Tom Thibodeau s