Overview
- New York said Josh Hart has begun light on-court work and will be re-evaluated in one week before any return.
- Hart has missed four straight games since spraining his right ankle on Dec. 25, when he landed on Dean Wade’s foot.
- Mitchell Robinson missed a third consecutive game for left ankle injury management, with the team indicating there have been no setbacks.
- Karl-Anthony Towns was a game-time decision due to illness and did not play after warmups, marking his third missed game of the season.
- With Hart sidelined, second-year wing Kevin McCullar Jr. is earning more run and drew praise from Mike Brown for toughness and savvy defensive work.