Mitchell Robinson Goes Through Contact Practice (Report) - Knicks Injury Tracker

Keep track of the New York Knicks' latest injury news and absences throughout the 2023-24 season.

The 2023-24 New York Knicks season is officially underway. With the excitement of a new season, alas, comes injuries. Follow medical updates for the Knicks' affairs below ... 

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3/20/24 ROBINSON CLEARS CONTACT HURDLE

Mitchell Robinson cleared one of his most enduring medical hurdles yet by participating in a contact practice, per Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. Robinson, the longest-tenured Knick and the team's starting center, has not played since Dec. 8 due to an ankle injury but, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, the Knicks could have him back on the floor by the end of this month. 

3/18/24 ANUNOBY OUT VS WARRIORS

The latest injury report for the Knicks' Monday game against the Golden State Warriors (10 p.m. ET, MSG/ESPN) lists OG Anunoby as out due to "right elbow, injury management." Anunoby played each of the Knicks' last three games, all wins, after missing the prior 18 with the elbow injury. 

Ultimately, the "management" designation does a lot of heavy lifting: Anunoby was previously listed with the same designation for Saturday's game in Sacramento but wound up playing. The term "management" hints at precautionary purposes, ones where the Knicks don't want to risk Anunoby's long-term health in March games, especially against an interconference foe.

3/16/24 ANUNOBY STARTING VS KINGS

Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, OG Anunoby will be in the starting lineup when the New York Knicks face the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night (10 p.m. ET, MSG). Anunoby, back in the fold after missing 18 games with an elbow injury, was originally listed as questionable. 

Another report from Stefan Bondy of the New York Post hints that Anunoby is one some sort of minutes "guideline," as relayed by head coach Tom Thibodeau.

"He's just coming back," Thibodeau said, per Bondy. "So we'll see where he is and we'll go from there."

3/15/24 ANUNOBY QUESTIONABLE VS KINGS, "MANAGEMENT" CITED

OG Anunoby (elbow) is listed as QUESTIONABLE on the New York Knicks' injury report for Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings (10 p.m. ET, MSG).  

Of note, Anunoby's designation is listed as one of "management," hinting at relatively precautionary reasons for his inclusion on the report. Having previously missed 18 games with the ailment, the Knicks will likely look to be careful with his elbow, especially considering he was seen wrapping at several points of Thursday's win in Portland.

3/12/24 REPORT: ANUNOBY ACTIVE VS 76ERS 

Per SNY's Ian Begley, OG Anunoby will be active for Tuesday's rematch with the Philadelphia 76ers (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT). Anunoby will partake in a Knicks game for the first time since Jan. 27, having missed each of the last 18 games with an elbow injury. The Knicks went 8-10 in that span after winning 12 of their first 14 since acquiring Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors on Dec. 30.

3/11/24 ANUNOBY "EXPECTED TO RETURN" VS 76ERS

The New York Knicks are slowly returning to full form.

Forward OG Anunoby (elbow) is currently listed as "questionable" on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT), but Shams Charania has reported that the former Toronto Raptors is "expected to return" when the Knicks close out their speedy doubleheader with Philadelphia.

The Knicks are 12-2 with Anunoby in the lineup, which includes a 36-point shellacking of Sixers back on Jan. 5. New York has gone 8-10 without him. 

3/8/24 BRUNSON STARTING VS MAGIC

The New York Knicks have announced that Jalen Brunson will appear in the starting lineup for Friday night's game against the Orlando Magic (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG). Brunson will return to action after missing Tuesday's loss to Atlanta. He previously had to leave the Sunday win in Cleveland early after enduring a knee injury in the opening minute.

3/7/24 ANUNOBY CONSIDERED "DAY-TO-DAY," ROBINSON 'MAKING PROGRESS

Good news continues to trickle out of the New York Knicks' medical updates.

While neither OG Anunoby or Mitchell Robinson will be available on Friday night against Orland (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG), head coach Tom Thibodeau had a positive update for both fallen Knicks as they prepared for the Magic's visit.

“OG Anunoby is going through contact drills and is playing five-on-five now, Tom Thibodeau said. Sounds like he’s getting closer," Fred Katz of The Athletic said. "Thibodeau said he’s now day to day, but he hasn’t been cleared to fully play yet."

Anunoby (elbow) has not played since Jan. 27 due to an elbow injury. New York went 12-2 in January after he arrived in a late December deal with Toronto but has gone just 5-9 with him on the sidelines.

Thibodeau also had a positive update for Mitchell Robinson, who has been out since December with an ankle injury.

“He’s making good steady progress,” Thibodeau said, per Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News. “But he hasn’t had contact or anything like that. It just the normal progression that he’s making. Shooting and that sort of stuff. You can script a little bit with him and that’s where we are with that.”

3/5/24 BRUNSON OUT VS HAWKS BUT MRI CLEAN

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau revealed that Jalen Brunson (knee) will not play on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG) but that an MRI came back clean after he was forced to leave Sunday's game in Cleveland in the opening minute.

"He's feeling better, just not quite there, yet," Thibodeau said in video from the New York Post. "When he's ready to go, he goes ... It is a bruise. It's a lot better than it was. We just want to make sure that he's completely ready. He had an MRI, everything came back good.

3/5/24 MILTON AVAILABLE VS HAWKS 

Per SNY's Ian Begley, Shake Milton will be available to make his New York Knicks debut on Tuesday night when the team hosts the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG). Milton, formerly of the Philadelphia 76ers, has officially been signed with the Knicks after clearing waivers following four games with the Detroit Pistons. 

3/4/24 BRUNSON TO BE QUESTIONABLE FOR TUESDAY VS HAWKS

Per SNY's Ian Begley, New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson will be listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a knee contusion. It's perhaps the latest sign that the Knicks have avoided a major medical catastrophe when it comes to the health of their franchise face after he had to leave Sunday's game in Cleveland after the opening minute.

"Brunson has avoided serious knee injury, as was the hope following last night’s game in Cleveland," Begley wrote.

3/3/24 BRUNSON LEAVES VS CAVS, WILL NOT RETURN

Jalen Brunson left Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers early with an apparent knee injury. Brunson was injured in the opening stanzas of Sunday's game going up for a shot against Donovan Mitchell and appeared to make contact on a screening Isaiah Hartenstein shortly before the shot.

View the play where Brunson was injured below:

Re-watching that first possession - it looks like Brunson may have banged his upper thigh / knee on his left leg with Hartenstien before curling around the pick? pic.twitter.com/UkBbvc0aDE

— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) March 4, 2024

The Knicks, officially declaring that Brunson was suffering a "sore left knee" originally listed Brunson as questionable to return but have since announced he will not return.

[[UPDATE: 9:45 p.m. ET]]: Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, Tom Thibodeau announced in the aftermath of a 107-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers that Jalen Brunson sustained a knee contusion but that initial x-rays were negative.

2/29/24 BRUNSON ACTIVE VS WARRIORS

Per Ian Begley of SNY, the Knicks have announced that Jalen Brunson (neck) will be able to partake in Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT). Brunson was held out of Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans with a neck injury.

2/28/24 HARTENSTEIN OFF LIST, BRUNSON QUESTIONABLE VS WARRIORS

The New York Knicks are poised to get Isaiah Hartenstein back on Thursday when they face the Golden State Warriors (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT). Hartenstein, who has missed four of the past seven games with a sore Achilles, does not appear on the opening injury report for the annual visit of the Warriors, while Jalen Brunson (neck spasms) is listed as questionable with Steph Curry on this way.

2/27/24 BRUNSON, HARTENSTEIN MISSING BACK-TO-BACK VS PELS

Already missing OG Anunoby and Julius Randle, the New York Knicks will be missing two more starters for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG).

Per SNY's Ian Begley, Jalen Brunson (neck) and Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) will each miss the latter half of the Knicks' back-to-back. Thibodeau said that Brunson woke up with neck spasms after a physical bout with the Detroit Pistons on Monday while Hartenstein's sore Achilles injury is acting up again.

2/24/24 ILL MCBRIDE QUESTIONABLE VS CELTICS

Miles McBride (non-COVID illness) has been added to the New York Knicks' injury report for Saturday's visit from the Boston Celtics (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC), listed as questionable for the high-profile Eastern Conference clash. 

McBride's minutes have taken a bit of a dive since the Knicks acquired Alec Burks from Detroit at the trade deadline but he nonetheless remains a welcome defensive presence, one that would be well-missed an NBA-best Celtics group averaging over 120 points a game. 

[[UPDATE: 8:05 p.m. ET]]: Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, head coach Tom Thibodeau announced that McBride will be available to play

2/21/24 BOGDANOVIC, HARTENSTEIN BACK VS 76ERS

The New York Knicks will inch just a little bit closer to full strength on Thursday night.

After missing the team's prior game on Feb. 14, both Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) and Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) will be back in the lineup for Thursday's post-All-Star break opener against the Philadelphia 76ers (7 p.m. ET, MSG). Per Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, there will be "guidelines" surrounding Hartenstein's return, hinting at an abnormal minutes restriction where he won't be able to play extended time consecutively.

2/21/24 DIVINCENZO OFF INJURY REPORT, OTHERS PROBABLE

The opening injury report for the New York Knicks' first game after the NBA All-Star break, a Thursday tilt with the Philadelphia 76ers (7 p.m. ET, MSG), has removed Donte DiVincenzo, who missed the team's last game in Orlando with a hamstring ailment.

While the Knicks will have to continue to go without both OG Anunoby and Julius Randle in the near future, there's a slightly more optimistic outlook for Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) and Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles), each of whom are listed as probably for the visit to Wells Fargo Center. Hartenstein has missed each of the last four games while Bogdanovic also missed the Magic game

2/12/24 HARTENSTEIN OUT, SIMS STARTS VS ROCKETS

Isaiah Hartenstein is out of the New York Knicks' Monday night game against the Houston Rockets, as he'll sit for the second straight game due to a sore Achilles. That opened the door for Jericho Sims, who was in the starting lineup after sitting the last three due to an illness.

2/11/24 HARTENSTEIN UPGRADED ON ROCKETS REPORT

The New York Knicks might get an old friend back in the lineup as they embark on a brief road trip before the All-Star break.

The injury report for Monday's game against the Houston Rockets (8 p.m. ET, MSG) offers a bit of hope for center Isaiah Hartenstein's participation, as the interior threat has been upgraded to questionable after missing Saturday's showing against Indiana with a sore Achilles. The ailment forced Hartenstein to leave the loss to the Dallas Mavericks early, limiting the Knicks to only seven men in the latter stages. Hartenstein previously missed two games in late January due to the injury. 

In addition to Hartenstein, Jericho Sims (illness) is now listed as probable.

2/10/24 BRUNSON STARTING VS PACERS

The New York Knicks will be partly back to their All-Star selves on Saturday night.

The has announced that Jalen Brunson (ankle) will not play in Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG) but that he will also appear in the starting lineup. Brunson missed Thursday's game against his former employers, the Dallas Mavericks, with an ankle injury but will be back in the lineup to play with Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks, who are making their season debuts in Knick jerseys.

Brunson previously teased his participation in Saturday's game during an interview with Jimmy Fallon on the Friday edition of "The Tonight Show," mentioning that his ankle felt "good." 

Despite Brunson's return, the Knicks will still be missing some depth, as Jericho Sims (illness) will miss his third consecutive game.

2/9/24 HARTENSTEIN OUT, BRUNSON QUESTIONABLE VS PACERS

With Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks set to make their New York Knicks debut and return respectively, they'll have to go without at least one regular.

Per Ian Begley of SNY, Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) will not play in Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG) while Jalen Brunson (ankle) is listed as questionable. Hartenstein, who left Thursday's loss to Dallas early, previously missed two games in January with the same ailment and was replaced by Precious Achiuwa. The Knicks will also have Taj Gibson back in tow, as the tenured veteran was signed to another 10-day contract on Thursday.

Brunson did not play in Thursday's game after leaving the Tuesday win over Memphis early. Miles McBride stepped into the starting lineup at point guard in his place.

2/8/24 HARTENSTEIN LEAVES MAVERICKS GAME

The Knicks announced that Isaiah Hartenstein (sore left Achilles) will not return to Thursday's game against the Dallas Maverick. Hartenstein, who left the game after landing awkwardly after a rebound, previously missed two games in late January with the same ailment. With Hartenstein down, the Knicks are down to seven active, dressed players for Thursday's game, having traded several reserves to Detroit for Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks.

New York trails Dallas 87-71 after three periods.

2/8/24 BRUNSON OUT VS MAVERICKS

Per Bruce Beck of WNBC, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau announced that starting point guard Jalen Brunson will not play on Thursday night against the Dallas Mavericks (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT). Brunson, who left Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies early after rolling his ankle is considered "day-to-day." 

After the trade for Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks, one that sent Ryan Arcidiacono, Malachi Flynn, Evan Fournier, and Quentin Grimes to Detroit, the Knicks will have only eight men dressed for Thursday's game. Thibodeau joked that eight is "more than enough" in his pregame statements, per Beck. 

2/8/24 ANUNOBY OUT AT LEAST THREE MORE WEEKS

On a day where the New York Knicks made some major additions, they learned they the subtractions of one of their attractions will last a little longer.

The team announced on Thursday that OG Anunoby will miss at least three more weeks after he underwent surgery to remove a loose bone fragment in his elbow. Anunoby had missed each of the Knicks' last five games and had already been ruled out for Thursday's visit from the Dallas Mavericks (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT). Anunoby originally was said to be missing due to elbow inflammation but Tuesday's injury report remarked that he was missing due to "bone spurs." 

Anunoby's arrival has been a turning point for the Knicks' season, as they've gone 16-3 since his first game with the team on Jan. 1.

2/7/24 BRUNSON TO BE QUESTIONABLE, ANUNOBY OUT VS MAVERICKS

Per Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, Jalen Brunson is set to be listed as questionable for Thursday's visit from the Dallas Mavericks (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT). Brunson left Tuesday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies with just over five minutes remaining after apparently turning his ankle, which required an immediate departure for the Knicks' locker room. 

Brunson previously turned his ankle in a December loss in Boston but did not miss any games. Of note, Brunson was able to make it to the Knicks' locker on his own strength

In another report, Ian Begley of SNY declared that OG Anunoby would miss his sixth consecutive game, albeit with a new designation: while Anunoby was originally listed as out with elbow inflammation, Begley's report says he's now dealing with "bone spur irritation." Begley also said that Quentin Grimes (knee) will likewise sit out.

Jalen Brunson ankle turn pic.twitter.com/wrbMW7Klsj

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) February 7, 2024

2/6/24 BRUNSON LEAVES GRIZZLIES GAME EARLY

Dropping a 39-26 score to the depleted Memphis Grizzlies wasn't the scariest thing about the Knicks' fourth quarter. 

Just past the midway mark of the final dozen on Tuesday, Brunson, helping the Knicks nurse a 10-point lead, turned his ankle on an offensive possession and left for the locker room shortly after. Though Brunson departed, he did make it to the locker room on his own strength. 

The Knicks won the game 123-113. Brunson had 27 points on 11-of-21 shooting prior to his departure.

2/6/24 ANUNOBY, GRIMES OUT VS DEPLETED GRIZZLIES

Two Knicks continue to linger on a packed injury report for Tuesday's visit from the Memphis Grizzlies.

While 13 Grizzlies appear on Tuesday's injury report, the Knicks are missing two of their own, as OG Anunoby and Quentin Grimes have both been ruled out. Anunoby continues to deal with elbow inflammation while Grimes is dealing with a knee injury. They'll each be missing their fifth and third consecutive games respectively. 

2/3/24 ANUNOBY, GRIMES STILL OUT VS LAKERS

The New York Knicks will be shorthanded for Saturday night's high-profile showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC).

New York previously revealed that Quentin Grimes (knee) would sit out his second consecutive game but head coach Tom Thibodeau revealed that paradigm-shifting acquisition OG Anunoby would miss his fourth with elbow inflammation, per Ian Begley of SNY. Thibodeau offered a brief analysis on Anunoby's injury in his pregame comments with his absence getting noticeably glaring after he was a gametime decision on Monday.

"You’ve always got to trust the medical (staff) and trust the player," Thibodeau said. "So when he’s healthy enough, and he feels comfortable and he can trust his body, he’ll be out there."

2/1/24 GRIMES, ANUNOBY OUT VS PACERS

The New York Knicks will be missing pieces of their present when a remnant of the past comes to Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.

Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, both OG Anunoby and Quentin Grimes will sit out of Thursday's visit from Obi Toppin and the Indiana Pacers (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG). Anunoby will miss his third consecutive game with elbow inflammation while Grimes is working off a knee injury sustained during Thursday's win over Utah.

1/31/24 GRIMES, ANUNOBY QUESTIONABLE THURSDAY VS PACERS

The New York Knicks are facing a Grimey situation on the medical front.

Quentin Grimes (knee sprain) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Indiana Pacers (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG), joining OG Anunoby (elbow inflammation), who is likewise questionable after missing each of the last two games.

Despite dealing with reported trade rumors, Grimes has been an asset off the Knicks' bench, having reached double-figures in three of the past four games, which included a season-high-tying 19 in last Thursday's blowout win over Denver. 

1/29/24 ANUNOBY OUT WITH ELBOW INFLAMMATION 

The Knicks announced that OG Anunoby will miss Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets (7 p.m. ET, MSG) due to right elbow inflammation, denying the Knicks two of their regular starters. Julius Randle is already out with a shoulder injury while Anunoby will be held out of the lineup for the first time since since joining the team via a trade with the Toronto Raptors on Dec. 30.

Anunoby is a late addition to a crowded injury list on both sides: on the hosting Hornets' side, LaMelo Ball, Gordon Hayward, and Mark Williams will all be sidelined. The Knicks have since confirmed that Precious Achiuwa and Josh Hart will enter the starting lineup in place of Anunoby and Randle.

1/29/24 RANDLE ABSENCE CASE OF 'WEEKS, NOT MONTHS'

The New York Knicks may have caught a break when it comes to Julius Randle's shoulder injury.

Reports from Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania seems to agree that Rande's dislocated shoulder should keep him out "weeks" rather than months. Wojnarowski said that Randle will continue to undergo testing while Charania declared that the MRI performed on Saturday after the injury was sustained revealed "no significant damage."

Wojnarowski's full report says that the hope is that Randle will be able to avoid surgery. He also mentions that the upcoming All-Star break should help the Knicks overcome any potential issues brought about by Randle's ailment, which will sideline him for the first time this season. 

1/28/24 RANDLE OUT VS HORNETS, LONG-TERM STATUS STILL UNCLEAR

Pre Fred Katz of The Athletic, Julius Randle will not play in Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets (7 p.m. ET, MSG). Randle left Saturday's game against Miami with a shoulder injury. Katz reports that there is no long-term timetable for Randle's return after he underwent an MRI on Saturday after enduring the ailment.

As for who might start in Randle's place, the primary options appear to be Josh Hart or Precious Achiuwa. The latter came through big when Isaiah Hartenstein was forced to miss two games (picking up 40 rebounds over the past four total) while Hart has made six starts in place of other injuries earlier this season.

With Randle out, Donte DiVincenzo is now the only Knick capable of playing in all 82 games this season.

1/27/24 THIBODEAU 'VERY' CONCERNED AFTER RANDLE LEAVES GAME EARLY

The New York Knicks took a 125-109 decision from the Miami Heat to earn their sixth consecutive victory on Saturday but could be dealing with a glaring loss moving forward.

Two-time All-Star Julius Randle left Saturday's game with what has since been reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski as a dislocated right shoulder. Wojnarowski further reported that Randle's x-rays "didn't show much damage" and that he will undergo an MRI tonight.

Randle had 19 points and nine rebounds in 32 minutes before he left the game with four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, crouching down in pain after colliding with Jaime Jaquez Jr. on a drive. Randle fled for the New York locker room chased by trainers in the aftermath.

Per video from SNY, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau replied "very" when asked how concerned he was about Randle's ailment.

"He's a guy that plays through things and that's what you love about him," Thibodeau said. "He's a warrior. Anytime someone walks back, you know it's something."

1/27/24 HARTENSTEIN BACK SATURDAY, STARTS VS HEAT

The New York Knicks announced that Isaiah Hartenstein would not only return to action on Saturday against the Miami Heat (3 p.m. ET, ABC) but that he would also return to the starting lineup. Hartenstein returns to the opening five after a two-game absence. 

Though Hartenstein has been a valuable addition to the Knicks' starting five after they lost primary big man Mitchell Robinson, his replacements were able to weather the storm: the Knicks' active five-game winning streak was partly sustained by the efforts of Precious Achiuwa and Jericho Sims, as the former put up 30 rebounds in extended opportunities over the last three games.

1/25/24 HARTENSTEIN OUT VS NUGGETS

The New York Knicks will be missing a key piece of their interior with Nikola Jokic in town. 

Per SNY's Ian Begley, Hartenstein will miss the Knicks' Thursday night tilt against the Denver Nuggets (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG), leaving them drastically shorthanded in the interior with two-time MVP Nikola Jokic taking to Madison Square Garden hardwood.

It's expected to be another expansive night for Jericho Sims and Precious Achiuwa: Sims earned the opening minutes in Tuesday's win over Brooklyn (the first game Hartenstein has missed in two seasons with the Knicks) while Achiuwa closed things out, picking up four of a team-best nine rebounds in the fourth quarter of the 108-103 triumph. 

1/23/24 HARTENSTEIN OUT VS NETS

Per Fred Katz, Knicks starting center Isaiah Hartenstein will not play against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT). Hartenstein had been listed on the Knicks' injury report with a "Left Achillies tendinopathy" after leaving Saturday's game against Toronto early with ankle soreness. Jericho Sims will reportedly start in Hartenstein's place while Katz reported that head coach Tom Thibodeau entertained the thought of using OG Anunoby and Julius Randle at the five.

1/22/24 "SORE" HARTENSTEIN MISSES PRACTICE

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau briefly addressed the status of starting center Isaiah Hartenstein as his team prepared for Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT), keeping mum but mildly optimistic.

"(He has a) sort left foot, and we'll see where he is tomorrow," Thibodeau said in video from SNY. The head coach further reiterated that Hartenstein did not practice on Monday beyond watching film and stated that the tall man received "medical treatment" when asked if x-rays were involved.

While Thibodeau kept his cards close to the chest, the fact that the Knicks are even considering having Hartenstein take the floor in Brooklyn can certainly be viewed as a step in the right direction, especially after he left Saturday's game early. Precious Achiuwa took over Hartenstein's minutes in the win over the Raptors and pulled in a season-best 11 rebounds, helping New York maintain a plus-30 advantage on the offensive glass in the 126-100 win

1/19/24 HARTENSTEIN LEAVES GAME VS RAPTORS

The New York Knicks took home a 126-100 victory from the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night but may have been dealt a major blow to their interior picture. 

Primary center Isaiah Hartenstein left the game during second half action and did not return. The Knicks later announced that Hartenstein had endured a sore ankle. 

Hartenstein has been the Knicks' primary paint man since Mitchell Robinson endured an ankle injury that may prove to be season-ending. Working through a contract year, Hartenstein has been brilliant in relief, entering Saturday's game averaging 14.3 rebounds over his last 10 games. Hartenstein's streak of games with at least 10 rebounds ended at seven, as he pulled in only four over 23 minutes on Saturday night.

If Hartenstein is forced to miss extended time, his minutes will probably be taken by Precious Achiuwa, one of the arrivals from the OG Anunoby trade on Dec. 30. Achiuwa pulled in 11 rebounds off the bench against his former team in Saturday's win.

1/19/24 HART AVAILABLE VS RAPTORS

The New York Knicks are getting the whole gang back together for RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley's return to Madison Square Garden.

Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, Josh Hart (knee) is available for the Knicks when they take on the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG). Hart, the Knicks' primary reserve since trading Quickley, did not play in Wednesday night's win over Washington due to his knee issue that was labeled a "day-to-day" concern by head Tom Thibodeau at the time.

1/18/24 HART OUT VS WIZARDS

When it comes to Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards, the New York Knicks just won't have the Hart.

Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, Josh Hart (knee) has been ruled out for Washington's visit (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG) and perhaps longer, as head coach Tom Thibodeau labeled him "day-to-day." 

Hart was previously added to the injury report for Wednesday's game against Houston but wound up not only playing but also hauling in 14 rebounds in a 109-94 victory. He was one of only four Knicks to appear in every game over the first half of the season alongside Donte DiVincenzo, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Julius Randle.

1/17/24 BRUNSON RETURNS VS ROCKETS

Jalen Brunson is ready for liftoff.

Per the starting lineup released by the Knicks, the star point guard will return to the lineup on Wednesday after a two-game absence due to a calf bruise. New York went 1-1 with Brunson out and faces the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG). 

In addition to Brunson, the Knicks also confirmed that Josh Hart will play against Houston. Hart had also been listed as questionable on Wednesday's injury report due to a knee contusion.  

1/15/24 BRUNSON OUT VS. MAGIC, DEUCE BACK IN STARTING FIVE

Per SNY's Ian Begley, Jalen Brunson (calf) will miss his second consecutive game, giving way to Miles "Deuce" McBride again when the Knicks take on the Orlando Magic on Monday (3 p.m. ET, MSG). McBride had a career night in his first start of the season in place of Brunson, scoring 19 points in Saturday's win in Memphis.

1/13/24 BRUNSON OUT, MCBRIDE STARTS IN MEMPHIS

Per SNY's Ian Begley, Jalen Brunson is among the numerous name-brand talents who will miss Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies (8 p.m. ET, MSG). Brunson has been ruled out due to a calf injury, giving way to Miles McBride in the starting. Brunson, who will miss the game alongside Grizzlies stars like Ja Mortan, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane, was originally listed as questionable on Saturday's injury report. McBride, a third-year man, will make his first start since Dec. 22, 2022. He has taken on a larger role among the Knicks' second unit since the trade of Immanuel Quickley to Toronto.

1/5/24 FLYNN QUESTIONABLE VS 76ERS

Per the official game day injury report, Malachi Flynn (ankle) appears to be inching closer toward his New York Knicks debut on Friday night against the Philadelphia 76ers (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG/ESPN), as he is now listed as questionable after sitting out the first two games of the new year and his metropolitan tenure. 

[[UPDATE: 6:55 p.m. ET]] Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, Flynn will be available to play in Friday's game on a "situational" basis.

1/3/24 FLYNN OUT VS. CHICAGO

New York Knicks fans will have to be patient if they're awaiting Malachi Flynn's metropolitan debut: the team's injury report for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls (8:30 p.m. ET, MSG/ABC) lists the newly acquired ex-Toronto Raptor as out due to a sprained right ankle, further delaying his first time in a Knicks jersey. Flynn did not play in Monday's win over Minnesota, the first time he had been medically sidelined all year.

1/1/24 GRIMES BACK, TORONTO TRIO DEBUTS?

Per Ian Begley of SNY, OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa are on pace to make their New York Knicks debuts on Monday afternoon when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden (3 p.m. ET, MSG/NBA TV). Neither appeared on the gameday injury report and Begley reiterated that the morning plan was for Anunoby to partake. Fellow Canadian acquisition Malachi Flynn (ankle) was listed as out, having played only 11 minutes in his last two games with Toronto. Begley also reported that Quentin Grimes will return to the New York rotation after skipping Saturday's game in Indiana due to an illness. The report says that Grimes wanted to play in Saturday's game, especially considering the Knicks would be shorthanded as it was after the trade with Toronto, but "caught a bad cold" that kept him out. 

12/30/23 ILL GRIMES OUT FOR SHORTHANDED KNICKS

The Knicks announced that Quentin Grimes (non-COVID illness) will miss Saturday night's game against the Indiana Pacers (7 p.m. ET, MSG). Grimes'absence comes as the Knicks (17-14) will likely be shorthanded as is thanks to Saturday's trade of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to the Toronto Raptors. Missing Grimes could lead the Knicks to grant extended minutes to Miles McBride or perhaps even Evan Fournier.

12/20/23 ROBINSON OUT FOR THE SEASON?

The New York Knicks may have picked up a major win on the floor, but it appears that they're preparing for a major transactional loss: per Shams Charania, the team has "applied for a Disabled Player Exception worth $7.8 million as the franchise projects center Mitchell Robinson will miss the rest of the season." Robinson was originally projected to miss 2-3 weeks with an ankle injury after undergoing surgery. The exception can only take effect if the player in question is projected to miss the remainder of the season. 

12/20/23: SIMS OUT 1-2 WEEKS

Per ESPN Adrian Wojnarowski, Knicks center Jericho Sims is out for at least one week due to a right ankle sprain. Sims' injury comes at an inopportune for the Knicks, who are already missing primary center Mitchell Robinson. The third-year man Sims started each of the last five games for the Knicks in place of Robinson but appeared in only three minutes during Monday's win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Isaiah Hartenstein will likely leap into the starting five while extra minutes could be afforded to the recently re-added Taj Gibson.

12/19/23: HART LEAVES GAME VS LAKERS

Josh Hart left Monday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers early, venturing to Crypto.com Arena's visitor's locker room during fourth quarter action. Despite the minor injury score, Hart wound up returning to the game and hit two crucial free throws in what became a 114-109 victory for New York. Hart had six points and five rebounds in 22 minutes of relief.

12/16/23: HART AVAILABLE VS CLIPPERS

Josh Hart (knee inflammation) is listed as probable for the Knicks' Saturday night showdown with the Los Angeles Clippers (10:30 p.m. ET, MSG). Hart has appeared in all 24 games for the Knicks this season, making five starts. He played 29 minutes in Friday night's win over Phoenix and was a team-best plus-34 when he was on the floor, putting up six points and two offensive rebounds. 

[[UPDATE: 10:05 p.m. ET]]: Per Steve Popper of Newsday, Hart is available to play on Saturday and that head coach Tom Thibodeau described the injury as "just a little soreness." 

"(The training staff) looked at him this afternoon," Thibodeau said. "They said he’s fine so we’ll see how it goes." 

12/13/23: QUICKLEY AVAILABLE VS JAZZ

Immanuel Quickley is available for the New York Knicks as they open a five-game road trip against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night (9 p.m. ET, MSG). Quickley, who missed only one game last season, did not play in Monday's win over Toronto due to knee inflammation.

12/11/23: QUICKLEY OUT VS RAPTORS

The Knicks announced that Immanuel Quickley (knee inflammation) will not play on Monday night against the Toronto Raptors (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG). Quickley was originally listed as questionable on the Knicks' Monday injury report and will miss his first game of the season. The reserve point guard is the latest injury for the Knicks, who already learned that they would be missing Mitchell Robinson for the next 8-to-10 weeks. On a brighter note, Jalen Brunson is available to play on Monday despite leaving Friday game's against Boston with a late ankle ailment. 

12/11/23: ROBINSON TO UNDERGO SURGERY, REEVALUATED 8-10 WEEKS

The New York Knicks announced on Friday that starting center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will undergo surgery and miss at least 8-to-10 weeks before a reevaluation. Robinson was previously ruled out for Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG) after playing only five minutes of the Knicks' Friday loss in Boston. With Robinson out, starting duties will likely move to Isaiah Hartenstein while Jericho Sims could find a role in the New York rotation.

12/10/23: ROBINSON DUE FOR 'ADDITIONAL TESTING', OUT VS TORONTO

The New York Knicks' injury report lists Mitchell Robinson (ankle) as out for Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG). Robinson was late coming out of the locker room after halftime of Monday's game in Boston and wound playing only five minutes over the final 24. The longest-tenured Knick, Robinson has been one of the most consistent contributors on the roster, particularly in the interior where he's pulling in 10.3 rebounds a game. Earlier in the afternoon, Fred Katz of The Athletic reported that head Tom Thibodeau said that Robinson would undergo "additional testing" on the ankle in question.

12/10/23: BRUNSON 'GOOD' AFTER ANKLE SCARE, WILL PLAY MONDAY

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson left fans uneasy after Friday's loss against the Boston Celtics, injuring his ankle in the final minute of the game. However, it doesn't appear like the injury will force him to miss any time. Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, Tom Thibodeau says Brunson is "good," giving him the green light to play against the Toronto Raptors on Monday night (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG).

12/8/23: BRUNSON LEAVES IN FINAL STAGES OF CELTICS LOSS

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson left Friday night's loss to the Boston Celtics with just over 21 seconds remaining. Brunson, still in the game with the Knicks down 12, got tangled up with Payton Pritchard while Derrick White shot free throws. Brunson tried to move forward but wound up limping, leading the Knicks to call timeout. Per Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News, head coach Tom Thibodeau was mum on Brunson's status in the aftermath of a 133-123 defeat, saying he had not spoken to the training staff at the time. 

12/1/23: RANDLE QUESTIONABLE VS TORONTO

Per SNY, Julius Randle (right knee inflammation) is QUESTIONABLE for Friday's game between the Knicks and Toronto Raptors (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG). Randle has been extraordinarily reliable during his Knicks tenure, missing only 18 regular season games since his metropolitan tenure began in 2019. He played 29 minutes in Thursday night's win over Detroit, scoring 29 points and pulling in 10 rebounds.

[[UPDATE]]: Randle appeared in the starting lineup and scored a Knicks-best nine points in the first quarter.

11/20/23: GRIMES RETURNS IN MINNESOTA, "COULD" START

Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, head coach Tom Thibodeau announced that Quentin Grimes (wrist) will return in time Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves after a two-game absence. Katz further reported that Thibodeau said Grimes "could" return to the starting five, where Donte DiVincenzo has taken his role in each of the last two games. Though Grimes has returned, Evan Fournier (ankle) will not be available.

11/18/23: BARRETT RETURNS, FOURNIER AND GRIMES OUT

The New York Knicks have placed RJ Barrett back in the starting five while Evan Fournier (ankle) and Quentin Grimes (wrist) are both out for Saturday night's game in Charlotte (6 p.m. ET, MSG). Barrett will be back in after missing four games. Fournier is dealing with inflammation after earning his first minutes of the 2023-24 season against Washington on Friday. Donte DiVincenzo will start in Grimes' place for the second consecutive contest.

11/17/23: BARRETT, GRIMES OUT FOR IST GAME IN WASHINGTON

Knicks starters RJ Barrett (migraines) and Quentin Grimes (hand) are each listed as questionable for Friday night's game against the Washington Wizards (7 p.m. ET, MSG), which will serve as the second game of New York's In-Season Tournament trek. Barrett has missed each of the last two games while Grimes left Wednesday's win after sustaining the injury on defense during the fourth quarter.

[[UPDATE: 5:35 p.m. ET]]: Both Barrett and Grimes have been ruled out for Friday's game

11/15/23: GRIMES TO LOCKER ROOM IN ATLANTA GAME

Quentin Grimes left Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a hand injury. The ailment occurred when Grimes fouled Bogdan Bogdanović on a fastbreak and he immediately departed for the New York locker room. Grimes had 11 points on 4-of-10 shooting (including 3-of-7 from three-point range) prior to his departure.

11/15/23: BARRETT OUT VS. ATLANTA

Per Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, RJ Barrett will not play in Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Barrett's departure has not been specified. The fifth-year pro did not appear in the first game of the Knicks' five-leg road trip against Boston on Monday night due to migraines. New York is 0-3 when Barrett does not play this season.

11/13/23: BARRETT (MIGRAINE) OUT VS. BOSTON

Per Steve Popper of Newsday, RJ Barrett (illness) is a game-time decision for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG). Barrett enters the Knicks' five-game road trip as the team's leading scorer at 22.6 points per game and has already missed two games due to knee soreness, both New York losses.

[[UPDATE: 6:45 p.m. ET]]: Barrett is suffering from migraines, per Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. He remains a game-time decision.

[[UPDATE: 7:10 p.m. ET]]: The Knicks have officially ruled Barrett OUT for Monday's game. Josh Hart will take his place in the starting five.

11/13/23: FOURNIER OUT VS BOSTON FOR PERSONAL REASONS

Per Steve Popper of Newsday, Evan Fournier is not with the Knicks on Monday for the opening of a five-game road trip against the Boston Celtics due to personal reasons. Fournier, who has yet to take the floor in any of the Knicks' first nine games, is expected to rejoin the team at some point in the trip, which travels to Atlanta for a Wednesday showdown.