New York Knicks

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (neck) has been downgraded from questionable to out on Tuesday and will not face the New Orleans Pelicans. The star point guard is dealing with cervical spasms in his neck and they seem to be too severe to allow him to take the court. Head coach Tom Thibodeau was the one to tell the media that Brunson and Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) are both out. It's unclear who will be moving up to starting point guard, but Miles McBride and Alec Burks will both get added minutes in the backcourt. Donte DiVincenzo will likely receive a lot of the ball handling duties with the starting five as well. DiVincenzo and Burks would be the better streaming options in this case.

The Athletic's Shams Charania hears the New York Knicks hope forward OG Anunoby (elbow) is back on the floor in two or three weeks. Anunoby underwent surgery on his right elbow on Feb. 8, and he could be ready for full practices in early March. Precious Achiuwa will continue occupying heavy workloads in Anunoby's stead, facing a difficult task on Tuesday against a New Orleans Pelicans team that ranks sixth in opponent field-goal percentage (46.4%).

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (neck) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Brunson is listed with neck cervical spasms, threatening his status on the second night of New York's back-to-back. The All-Star guard will likely be a game-time decision based on pregame warmups, and if he can't go, Donte DiVincenzo would be set to start at point guard against a Pels group allowing the fifth-fewest fantasy points to the position.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Towns is a late scratch for personal reasons and won't play for the first time since late December. With the All-Star big man absent Tuesday, Naz Reid is a strong DFS bet whether Rudy Gobert (ankle) suits up or not in a cushy spot against a Spurs group that ranks 26th in opponent points per game (120.7).

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, speaking on NBA Countdown, New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (elbow) is expected to be re-evaluated at the end of next week. The 26-year-old has averaged 15.6 points, 4.6 boards, 1.8 steals, and 1.1 blocks in 14 games with the Knicks. Unfortunately, he had a loose bone fragment in his elbow and underwent surgery on February 8. But Anunoby remains on schedule regarding a potential return, so fantasy managers should remain optimistic that things continue to move in the right direction. At any rate, Josh Hart, averaging nearly a double-double in 16 starts this season, is worth rostering in any fantasy format until Anunoby is healthy enough to return.