Anunoby (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers.
Anunoby will miss a third straight game due to a left hamstring strain. After winning the first two matchups of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Knicks have lost back-to-back games without Anunoby. Precious Achiuwa should continue to start at power forward, while Anunoby's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Game 6. Over the weekend, Anunoby was able to get a pool workout in, but he hasn't resumed running yet.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Not running yet
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Head coach Tom Thibodeau said Sunday that Anunoby (hamstring) has been doing "pool work" but has yet to resume running, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Anunoby has missed the Knicks' last two games after suffering a left hamstring strain in the Knicks' 130-121 win in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinal round matchup with the Pacers. Based on Thibodeau's comments, Anunoby doesn't look as though he's on track to play in Tuesday's Game 5, though the Knicks haven't officially declared his status for that contest.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Ruled out for Game 4
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Anunoby (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 4 against the Pacers.
This is hardly a surprise given how tricky hamstring injuries are to deal with. Anunoby has been traveling with the team and is likely getting treatment around the clock. In the meantime, the Knicks are likely to play a very tight rotation with Alec Burks getting extended run in Game 4.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Out for Game 3, but with team
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Anunoby (hamstring) remains out for Friday's Game 3 against the Pacers, but he traveled with the Knicks to Indiana, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Anunoby will miss the game due to left hamstring soreness, but his presence with the team suggests the Knicks aren't preparing for him to miss extended time.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Ruled out for Game 3
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Anunoby (hamstring) has been ruled out for Game 3 against the Pacers on Friday.
This is a brutal blow to the Knicks, as it'll be tough to replace what Anunoby brings to the team. His absence should open up minutes for Precious Achiuwa and Alec Burks, and guys like Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo will be asked to step it up on offense. Anunoby's next chance to play will come Sunday.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Hurts hamstring, won't return
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Anunoby has been ruled ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's Game 2 against the Pacers with left hamstring soreness. He finished with 28 points (10-19 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block in 28 minutes prior to departing.
Anunoby went straight to the locker room and was grabbing at his left hamstring after a shot attempt late in the third period. He'll be unable to return to the contest, and given the nature of his injury, his availability for Friday's Game 3 in Indiana would seem to be in jeopardy. The Knicks have already been running a thin rotation with the likes of Mitchell Robinson (ankle), Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) and Julius Randle (shoulder) having been ruled out for the season, so head coach Tom Thibodeau may need to call upon reserves such as Precious Achiuwa, Miles McBride and Alec Burks to take on more minutes if Anunoby can't play in Game 3.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Heads to locker room
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Anunoby limped to the locker room holding his left hamstring during Wednesday's Game 2 against Indiana, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
After being without Jalen Brunson for portions of the first half, the Knicks could be down Anunoby after he came up limping during the third quarter with what appears to be a left hamstring injury. Until we get an official update from the Knicks, Anunoby should be considered questionable to return. While he's out, Alec Burks, Miles McBride and Precious Achiuwa are the likely candidates for more minutes
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Balanced outing in double-double
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Anunoby produced 16 points (8-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt), 14 rebounds and three blocks over 47 minutes during Sunday's 97-92 win over the 76ers in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Anunoby put forth a well-rounded performance to help New York take a commanding 3-1 lead over Philadelphia, finishing second on the team in scoring and rebounds en route to a double-double performance. Anunoby, who also recorded a team-high-tying trio of blocks, recorded his first double-double of the postseason while posting his fourth consecutive game in double figures in scoring.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Drops 17 points in loss
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Anunoby accumulated 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during Thursday's 125-114 loss to the 76ers in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Anunoby provided the Knicks with a boost on the offensive end, although it wasn't enough as they fell to the 76ers. It was another tight matchup between two evenly matched teams. Game 4 will take place in Philadelphia on Sunday, with the Knicks looking to split the road trip in hopes of wrapping up the series at home.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Modest numbers in return
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Anunoby (elbow) tallied 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two steals and one rebound across 29 minutes Friday in the Knicks' 108-100 loss to the Bulls.
After appearing in three straight games from March 12 through March 16 following his return from Feb. 8 surgery to remove a loose fragment in his elbow, Anunoby didn't respond as well as hoped in his return to action and was subsequently shut down. Despite the Knicks providing limited updates on Anunoby's progress over the last three weeks, he was surprisingly upgraded to available ahead of Friday's game and took back his spot in the starting five from Miles McBride. Anunoby shot the ball well but wasn't especially impactful in the box score, but the Knicks are likely just happy to have one of their top defenders back in the fold as the postseason nears. Provided his elbow doesn't present any complications moving forward, Anunoby should eventually settle back into a 35-plus-minute role in competitive contests.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: In starting lineup
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Anunoby (elbow) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Bulls.
No surprise here, as Anunoby was previously upgraded to probable. There's no word of any restrictions ahead of tipoff, and Miles McBride will return to the bench with Anunoby cleared.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Upgraded to probable
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Anunoby (elbow) is probable for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Anunoby is expected to make his return Friday following a nine-game absence due to lingering discomfort in his surgically repaired right elbow. He's yet to come off the bench as a Knick, but the veteran forward will likely face major restrictions if he's cleared to suit up, as he's appeared in just three games since Jan. 27.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Listed questionable for Friday
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Anunoby (elbow) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Anunoby has missed nine straight games due to lingering discomfort in his surgically repaired right elbow, but he's been cleared for full contact and is nearing a return. If cleared, Anunoby is likely to face major restrictions, but the forward's return would presumably mean fewer minutes for Miles McBride, who's started nine straight matchups and has averaged 44.7 minutes per game during that stretch.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Remains out, but taking contact
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Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said prior to Thursday's 120-109 win over the Kings that Anunoby (elbow) has been cleared for contact and has resumed 5-on-5 practice, Peter Bottle of the New York Post reports. "OG's doing well. He's getting closer," Thibodeau said. "So we're optimistic, cautiously optimistic with that one."
Anunoby is still expected to miss a 10th consecutive game Friday in Chicago after he experienced lingering discomfort in his surgically repaired elbow upon returning and playing in three straight games in mid-March, but his ability to resume taking contact is a monumental step forward in his recovery process. Because the Knicks won't hold a practice Saturday since Friday's game marks the second leg of a back-to-back set, Anunoby will presumably remain out for Sunday's game in Milwaukee, but a return to action at some point during the final week of the regular season for the Knicks' four-game slate could be realistic. Anunoby's eventual return will likely be most detrimental to Miles McBride, who has started each of the last nine games that Anunoby has missed and is averaging a whopping 44.7 minutes per contest over that stretch.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Won't play Thursday
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Anunoby (elbow) remains out for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Anunoby hasn't played since March 16 and remains without a clear timetable to return. Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo and Miles McBride will continue to benefit from extra minutes while Anunoby is sidelined and with Julius Randle (shoulder) not close to a return either.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Will remain sidelined Tuesday
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Anunoby (elbow) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Miami.
Anunoby has been dealing with an elbow injury over the second half of the season and will be unavailable once again Tuesday. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but he hasn't been able to do much activity recently, and he's running out of time to return before the end of the regular season. Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo and Miles McBride should continue to see increased run.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Not playing Sunday
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Anunoby (elbow) is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Anunoby has been bothered by an elbow injury for quite some time, and the forward is set to miss his 16th game -- out of a possible 19 -- since the All-Star break. With no clear timetable for his return, the Knicks are expected to hold Anunoby off the court until he's 100 percent healthy. As a result, the Knicks should continue to turn to Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo and Miles McBride to handle heavy minutes in the final days of the regular season.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Absence to continue Wednesday
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Anunoby (elbow) will be inactive for Wednesday's game against Toronto, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
The lingering discomfort in Anunoby's surgically repaired right elbow will sideline him for a fifth consecutive contest. Anunoby's operation removed a loose bone fragment from his shooting elbow. Begley notes that the 26-year-old was a partial participant in the team shootaround Tuesday, but Friday against San Antonio will represent his soonest opportunity to take the court.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Out again Monday
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Anunoby (elbow) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports.
Anunoby will miss his fourth straight contest while recovering from a right elbow injury that he recently aggravated. The timeline for his return remains murky, though Bondy notes that the 27-year-old was able to take part in portions of the Knicks' morning shootaround Monday, which offers some sign of progress. With Anunoby sidelined along with fellow starting forward Julius Randle (shoulder), the Knicks should continue to turn to Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo and Miles McBride to handle heavy roles.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Will remain sidelined Saturday
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Anunoby (elbow) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Anunoby has been dealing with pain in his surgically repaired right elbow and will be unavailable for a third consecutive matchup. He recently underwent an MRI that came back clean, but it's unclear when he'll be able to return to action. His next chance to suit up will be Monday against Detroit.
