NEW YORK KNICKS NEWS

Jericho Sims - Starting sans KAT Sims will start Friday's game against the Nets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) a surprise scratch, Sims will make his first start of the season. Sims played 24 minutes during the season-opening loss to Boston, posting four points, nine rebounds and two blocks, but he's seen 16 or fewer minutes in every game since. He made 11 starts last season, averaging 4.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 22.7 minutes per game during those contests.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Miles McBride - Ruled out Friday McBride (illness) won't play in Friday's game versus the Nets, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact McBride has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to an illness. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's rematch with Brooklyn.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Payne - Will play Friday Payne (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Nets, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact As expected, Payne has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up for a third consecutive contest following a four-game absence due to the hamstring injury. Miles McBride (illness) will be sidelined, so Payne and Tyler Kolek are candidates for increased roles off the bench.

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Jalen Brunson - Available vs. Brooklyn Brunson (ankle) is available and will play Friday against the Nets, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact As expected, Brunson will be available Friday and should handle his regular workload on offense. In fact, the star point guard could be in line for an uptick in his usage rate since Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) will be sidelined. Brunson is averaging 22.2 points, 7.2 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 35.8 minutes across his last five games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Karl-Anthony Towns - Ruled out Friday Towns (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nets, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Towns is dealing with a left knee contusion and will miss his first game of the 2024-25 campaign after posting a season-high 46 points in Wednesday's loss to Chicago. In the big man's absence, Jericho Sims should handle an increased role. Towns' next opportunity to suit up will come in Sunday's rematch against the Nets.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Miles McBride - Game-time call due to illness McBride is considered a game-time decision for Friday's game versus the Nets due to an illness, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.

Impact McBride was previously listed as questionable due to left knee inflammation, but it appears that an illness is bothering him instead. If McBride is unable to suit up, Cameron Payne (hamstring) and Tyler Kolek are candidates to receive increased playing time.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Karl-Anthony Towns - Game-time decision Friday Towns (knee) is considered a game-time call for Friday against the Nets and will go through warmups before a decision is made, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.

Impact Towns is dealing with a left knee contusion and could miss his first game of the 2024-25 campaign after posting a season-high 46 points in Wednesday's loss to Chicago. If the big man is ruled out after going through warmups, Jericho Sims will likely receive an increased role Friday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Knicks Add 6th Player to Injury Report Ahead of Nets Matchup Fresh off of a 46-point game, Karl-Anthony Towns is on New York’s injury report.

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Miles McBride - Questionable to play Friday McBride is questionable for Friday's game against the Nets due to left knee inflammation.

Impact The questionable tag suggests a decision on McBride's status will be made closer to Friday's 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff. With Cameron Payne (hamstring) and Jalen Brunson (ankle) also on the injury report, the Knicks can't afford to be without one of their best second-unit players. McBride is averaging 10.7 points, 2.5 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Payne - Iffy for Friday Payne is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Nets due to a left hamstring strain.

Impact Payne has been a mainstay on the injury report while dealing with a lingering hamstring injury, though he has been able to play through the injury in two straight outings. The 31-year-old has appeared in seven regular-season games, during which he has averaged 6.0 points, 3.0 assists and 1.9 rebounds across 14.7 minutes per game. If Payne unable to play, Tyler Kolek will likely see an uptick in playing time.

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Karl-Anthony Towns - Iffy for Friday Towns is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Nets due to a left knee contusion.

Impact Towns is coming off a season-high 46 points against Chicago but appears to have injured his knee. If the star big man is forced to sit out against Brooklyn, Jericho Sims will likely receive an increased role.

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Jalen Brunson - Expected to play against Brooklyn Brunson (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Nets.

Impact Brunson continues to deal with a sprained right ankle but is expected to play through it Friday. Across his last five outings, Brunson is averaging 22.2 points, 7.2 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 35.8 minutes.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Cameron Payne - Perfect from field Payne totaled 11 points (4-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt), two assists, one block and three steals in 17 minutes during Wednesday's 124-123 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Payne's efficient outside shooting helped him tie his season-high in points with 11. The 30-year-old guard also recorded three steals Wednesday after tallying three total on the year beforehand. Payne is averaging 6.0 points, 3.0 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 14.7 minutes across his seven appearances in 2024-25.

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Karl-Anthony Towns - Explodes for season-high 46 points Towns registered 46 points (18-30 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 4-8 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and three steals in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 124-123 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Despite Towns dropping a season-high 46 points, the Knicks came up short against the Bulls on Wednesday. The 29-year-old big man has displayed impressive efficiency to begin the season, converting 50.8 percent of his 5.4 three-point attempts per contest. Towns has also recorded a double-double in nine of his 11 appearances in 2024-25.

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New York hosts Brooklyn after Towns' 46-point game

New York faces the Brooklyn Nets after Karl-Anthony Towns scored 46 points in the New York Knicks' 124-123 loss to the Chicago Bulls

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How Did Knicks Lose Despite Memorable KAT Showcase? The New York Knicks lost to the Chicago Bulls despite Karl-Anthony Towns’ season-high performance.

NOVEMBER 14 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

What Did KAT Do Following Loss? Karl-Anthony Towns went to work after the New York Knicks’ loss to the Chicago Bulls.

NOVEMBER 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM