Knicks Injury Tracker: OG Anunoby to play vs. Cavaliers with Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson ruled out

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Here are the latest news updates and possible return dates for Knicks players…

Feb. 21, 6:22 p.m.

The Knicks won’t be as shorthanded as they were Thursday against the Chicago Bulls.

OG Anunoby will return to the lineup Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The forward missed three weeks due to a foot sprain but was cleared for full practice after the All-Star break.

Josh Hart (knee) and Mitchell Robinson (foot) remain out. This is the second consecutive game Hart will miss.

Feb. 19, 5:33 p.m.

While the Knicks shared encouraging injury updates for OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson on Wednesday afternoon, their first lineup following the All-Star break still won’t be at full strength.

The team announced Wednesday night that Josh Hart (knee) is ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Chicago Bulls. Robinson (foot) is also not suiting up, while Anunoby (foot) is currently listed as questionable.

Hart is dealing with patellofemoral syndrome in his right knee, according to SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley. He was questionable to play on Feb. 12 due to a knee issue, but he ultimately played against the Atlanta Hawks and recorded a double-double across 48 minutes.

Anunoby, who’s been cleared to practice without any restrictions, has missed New York’s last five games.

Feb. 19, 1:05 p.m.

As the Knicks prepare to begin the second half of their season on Thursday night against the Chicago Bulls, head coach Tom Thibodeau shared some positive injury updates.

Per Thibodeau, forward O.G. Anunoby has been cleared to practice without restrictions, while center Mitchell Robinson has been cleared for 5-on-5 contact at practice.

With Anunoby returning to practice without restrictions, it’s fair to assume that the 27-year-old will return to game action on Thursday. Anunoby has not played since suffering a mild foot sprain against the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 1.

Meanwhile, Robinson being cleared for contact is a huge step forward for the big man, who has yet to play this season due to offseason foot surgery. It’s unclear exactly when Robinson might be able to return to game action, but his season debut appears to be drawing closer and…

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Publish date : 2025-02-21 23:22:00

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