Overview
- Anunoby appears on the injury report as questionable for the first time since straining his left hamstring on Nov. 14 against Miami.
- Coach Mike Brown said the forward progressed from controlled 3-on-3 work to taking contact in practice and emphasized the team will not rush his return.
- The Knicks are expected to make a game-time decision after monitoring how Anunoby responds during pregame testing at Madison Square Garden.
- New York went 6-3 without Anunoby as Miles McBride and Josh Hart took on starting roles, creating a rotation choice once he is cleared.
- Before the injury, Anunoby averaged 15.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals on 47.6% shooting with 39.2% from three, reinforcing his value as a two-way wing.