What happened: Vince Goodwill said Brunson is about 80% to 85% through his recovery from the wrist surgery he underwent in July. The current expectation is that he will be fully cleared when training camp opens in a couple of weeks.

Why it matters: A full return for camp would remove a key offseason health question before 2026-27 preparations ramp up. It also extends an eventful summer for Brunson, whose preseason workload will draw close attention after the surgery.

What to watch: The next meaningful checkpoint is the first day of camp, when his practice workload can match that unrestricted timeline. Any change to his participation level would be the next significant update.