New York Knicks
Eastern Atlantic
Josh Hart filled the stat sheet for the Knicks Saturday night, dishing out three assists, recording two steals, grabbing eight rebounds, and scoring 17 points (7-16 FG, 1-3 3PT, 2-4 FT) in a 131-104 loss to the Celtics.
Fantasy Impact: Hart continues a dynamic stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with three or more assists, five or more rebounds, and 15 or more points in each of his last five games. The guard continues to provide fantasy managers with a versatile option in lineups as part of a talented New York starting five, averaging 14.4 points, 5.7 assists, and 9.6 rebounds per game while posting a usage rate of 14.9% so far this season.
Category: Game Recaps
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks offense Saturday night, scoring a team-high 36 points (10-18 FG, 3-7 3PT, 13-13 FT) while also dishing out five assists in a 131-104 loss to the Celtics.
Fantasy Impact: Brunson continues an impactful stretch on the offensive end of the floor, dishing out five or more assists and scoring 17 or more points in each of his last five games. The guard continues to provide fantasy managers with an elite-level option on the offensive end of the floor as the catalyst of a versatile New York starting five, averaging 26.3 points and 7.5 assists per game while carrying a usage rate of 29.0% so far this season.
Category: Game Recaps
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is now questionable to play in Saturday night's game against the Boston Celtics. (Source: NBA Injury Report)
Fantasy Impact: Towns was initially listed as probable to play on Saturday night, but he has been downgraded to questionable and seems to be trending the wrong way. Precious Achiuwa and Ariel Hukporti will both see more work if the big man is ruled out prior to game time.
Category: Injury Updates
OG Anunoby (toe) won't play in Saturday's game against the Boston Celtics. (Source: NBA Injury Report)
Fantasy Impact: Anunoby will be sidelined against the Celtics. This shouldn't come as much of a surprise, as he was initially listed as doubtful to play in this matchup. Precious Achiuwa will continue to see a large workload until the 27-year old is back in the lineup for New York.
Category: Injury Updates
Pacome Dadiet (toe) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Boston Celtics. (Source: NBA Injury Report)
Fantasy Impact: The Knicks have ruled Dadiet out for yet another game on Saturday. His toe injury has left him sidelined for a good chunk of time already, and Precious Achiuwa is expected to continue to see a large workload for the foreseeable future.
Category: Injury Updates
The Knicks are trading Jericho Sims to the Bucks. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is part of the deal that sent Kyle Kuzma to the Bucks and Khris Middleton to the Wizards. Sims should hold a reserve role for Milwaukee behind Brook Lopez.
Category: Transactions
Precious Achiuwa scored 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3PT, 2-2 FT) to go with eight rebounds, three steals, and two blocks in Tuesday's 121-115 win over the Toronto Raptors.
Fantasy Impact: Achiuwa had a nice performance against his former team on Tuesday. He recorded 17 points on good efficiency, and he was also able to contribute well on the defensive side of the ball with three steals and two blocks. He will continue to be a worthwhile fantasy option for however long he can maintain his large workload.
Category: Game Recaps
Mikal Bridges is available for Tuesday's game against the Raptors. (Source: Steve Popper on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bridges is good to go as expected. He will remain in his usual role for the Knicks.
Category: Injury Updates
Tue, Feb 4th 11:48am EST
By Ari Koslow
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said Mitchell Robinson needs to get through some steps before he’s allowed to play in 5-on-5 scrimmages with contact. (Source: Ian Begley on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: This comes after it had been reported that Robinson was cleared for full contact in practice. He is still waiting to make his season debut.
Category: Injury Updates
Ariel Hukporti has been listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies. (Source: NBA Injury Report)
Fantasy Impact: Hukporti remains off the fantasy radar if he is cleared.
Category: Injury Updates
Miles McBride (hamstring) is listed probable for Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)
Fantasy Impact: McBride previously had to miss time due to a hamstring injury, but he was able to make his return to the lineup on Friday and is also expected to be available to play in Sunday's game. He projects to be a solid streaming option if he's active against the Bucks.
Category: Injury Updates
The Knicks signed Landry Shamet. (Source: Ian Begley on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Shamet was with the Knicks in training camp, but New York waived him after he dislocated his shoulder. He'll add depth to the end of the Knicks rotation, but he likely won't be on the fantasy radar.
Category: Transactions
The Knicks waived Matt Ryan. (Source: Ian Begley on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The move was made to open a roster spot for Landry Shamet. Ryan will likely look to land with another team.
Category: Transactions
Cameron Payne is available for Monday's game against the Raptors. (Source: Stefan Bondy on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Payne is set to return from his two-game absence. He remains off the fantasy radar.
Category: Injury Updates