The New York Knicks have had a curious season. While boasting one of the most talented starting fives in the league (New York traded a boatload of assets for All-Defensive small forward Mikal Bridges over the summer and subsequently acquired All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns right before training camp),

The headline is Brunson, who has been out for roughly a month with an ankle sprain and, barring a setback, is expected to return either Saturday against the Hawks or Sunday against the Suns.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson returned to action Sunday and scored 15 points in a 112-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns after missing the past month with a right ankle sprain.