New York Knicks

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart (neck) will be able to play through a questionable tag on Monday afternoon when the Knicks host the Hawks. Hart has played all 42 of the Knicks' games this season, averaging 14.1 points, 9.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.5 steals, and 37.8 minutes per game. Hart had six straight double-doubles, averaging 14.2 points and 13.3 rebounds during that span, but he fell one rebound short of extending that streak on Friday against the Timberwolves. The fact that he and Karl-Anthony Towns will play through their questionable tags puts the Knicks close to full strength for their Martin Luther King Jr. Day matchup against Atlanta.

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) will be able to play on Monday after missing two games. He scored over 25 points in seven of his last nine games and averaged 28.9 points, 15.4 rebounds, and 37.2 minutes per game over that span. In his 38 games, he produced 25.4 points, 13.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in his first season with the Knicks. In his two games against the Hawks earlier this year Towns had 34 points and 16 rebounds in a five-point loss followed by 19 points and 19 rebounds in the rematch, which the Knicks also lost by eight points. KAT's return should give the Knicks a nice boost in their Monday afternoon matchup, and he can be used as typical in all formats.

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) won't play on Friday versus Minnesota. KAT is dealing with multiple issues involving his thumb, a sprain and a bone chip. While he'll play with the chip, he won't get back on the floor until the swelling goes down. Without him, Jericho Sims will get the start. However, Precious Achiuwa, amassing 10 points, six boards, and three blocks from off the bench on Wednesday versus Philadelphia, has a higher fantasy ceiling.