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.

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) has been listed as questionable on the injury report for Friday's game against Minnesota. Towns might miss the special matchup against the team that drafted him due to a thumb injury. He exited the lineup for the fourth time this season on Wednesday versus Philadelphia. Jericho Sims started instead of Towns, finishing with eight points and seven rebounds in 23 minutes. Precious Achiuwa logged 30 minutes off the bench and had 10 points with six rebounds and three blocks. Achiuwa has more fantasy upside compared to Sims, but it's possible Towns will manage to play through his injury on Friday.

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) was ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the 76ers. It is already known that KAT has a sprained thumb. However, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post provided an additional update, reporting that tests also revealed a bone chip. Fortunately, "surgery isn't necessary," added Bagley. The "plan is for Towns to play with the chip." The 29-year-old is having an excellent first season in New York, averaging 25.4 points and 13.9 rebounds while shooting a career-high 44.9% from behind the arc. He also missed just three games leading up to his absence on Wednesday night. It sounds as if Towns will be back once the swelling in his thumb subsides, so he's considered day-to-day. But until he's back on the floor, Jericho Sims may continue to start, although Precious Achiuwa will benefit the most.