Overview
- Anunoby sustained a left hamstring strain early in Friday’s win over the Heat and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, which is an update point rather than a set return date.
- He will not travel on New York’s five-game road swing that opens Monday in Miami and continues through Dallas, Orlando, Brooklyn and Charlotte.
- Brunson was diagnosed with a Grade 1 ankle sprain and is expected to miss roughly 10 days, with coach Mike Brown unsure if he will accompany the team on the trip.
- New York defeated Miami 140-132 without both starters as Karl-Anthony Towns scored 39 and Landry Shamet posted a career-high 36, positioning Shamet as a candidate for a larger role.
- Anunoby’s absence removes the Knicks’ top perimeter stopper, with on/off metrics showing a sharp defensive drop, increasing minutes and responsibilities for Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart and Jordan Clarkson.