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While the New York Knicks’ injury report isn’t filled like it was in late October and early to mid-November, it doesn’t help that a pivotal two-way contributor appeared on the franchise’s most recent list of banged-up assets.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOG Anunoby, a member of the Knicks’ Big 4 (Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, and Mikal Bridges) isn’t 100% healthy heading into New York’s Sunday night contest vs. the Toronto Raptors, causing the organization to rule him out.
Why OG Anunoby isn’t playing for the Knicks tonight vs. the Raptors with injury news.
During the Knicks’ Nov. 14 clash against the Miami Heat, Anunoby was forced to exit the contest prematurely due to an injury, and the news that followed wasn’t positive.
“New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby, who suffered a left hamstring strain Friday, will be reevaluated in two weeks,” ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Nov. 16.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementUnfortunately, Anunoby hasn’t made the strides necessary to return to action for the Knicks, leaving New York no choice but to continue competing without him.
The 2025 Eastern Conference Finals participants have played well in Anunoby’s absence, winning four of their last six games to improve to 12-6 on the year.
Still, with the former Raptors star bringing much to the table (great perimeter defender and one of New York’s most reliable three-point shooters), the Knicks should be eagerly awaiting his return.
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