Well, after struggling through what is perhaps the NBA’s worst month regarding the product on the floor, we have finally made it to April. Tanking, players resting, and a general malaise from the end of an 82-game regular season results in a rough stretch for NBA fans throughout March. While the campaign’s final two weeks could be more of the same, we are now in the month when the playoffs will begin.<\/p>\n
The New York Knicks enter April with a 47-27 record, their best through 74 games since posting a 48-26 mark in 2012-13<\/a>. Despite Jalen Brunson<\/a>‘s injury, the team’s struggles against top squads, and a general discontent within the fanbase, New York has had a phenomenal season. They have the league’s fifth-best record, seventh-best net rating, and have essentially locked up the East’s third seed. Without much on the line over the final eight games, what should Knicks fans look for as the playoffs approach?<\/p>\n On Sunday, Jalen Brunson confirmed he had been cleared for basketball activities and will look to return to full practice any day now. The Knicks feel confident he will appear in game action before the end of the regular season<\/a>. Brunson could use a few chances to play NBA-level competition before the playoffs start to shake off rust. The superstar guard is also just four games short<\/a> of the 65-game minimum eligibility for NBA awards. While not the most important priority here, he would likely be forgoing an All-NBA second-team selection as well as Clutch Player of the Year honors if he fails to play in four more contests.<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson has been cleared to participate in basketball activities pic.twitter.com\/AvkDBjxz4M<\/a><\/p>\n — Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) March 30, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nKnicks April Storylines With 8 Games Remaining<\/h2>\n
Jalen Brunson Appears Ready to Return Soon\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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