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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (shoulder) will play on Wednesday against the 76ers. The 28-year-old injured his shoulder in Sunday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks. However, he still felt good enough to end the day with 44 points. As usual, Brunson is a must-start in any fantasy format. But with Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) ruled out, Brunson could surpass his usual fantasy expectations.

According to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post, New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) won't suit up against the 76ers on Wednesday. Towns will miss his fourth game after remaining relatively healthy this season. While the 29-year-old star center is absent, Precious AchiuwaandAriel Hukporti are candidates who will likely take on extra minutes and receive more scoring opportunities, especially if Jericho Sims(back) is sidelined as well.

New York Knicks centerKarl-Anthony Towns(knee) has drawn a questionable status for Wednesday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Towns sprained his right thumb during Monday's loss to the Pistons. Despite dealing with the injury, the 29-year-old stayed in the contest, posting 26 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, and one steal during 43 minutes. Precious AchiuwaandAriel Hukporticould see plenty of action, especially with Jericho Sims(back) also listed as questionable versus the 76ers.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (shoulder) is expected to play on Wednesday versus the 76ers. Brunson injured his shoulder during Sunday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks. But it didn't stop him from finishing the day with 44 points. The 28-year-old was also probable heading into Monday's loss to Detroit. However, he was on the floor, which will likely be the case on Wednesday night. With that in mind, Cameron Payne and Miles McBride would be in line for more minutes if Brunson suffers a setback and is ruled out.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) remains on track to return to practice this month after an extended recovery from surgery, according to coach Tom Thibodeau as reported by Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. Robinson has yet to begin running full speed, but the expectation is that he'll be back to full practices sometime in January. The 26-year-old big man played 31 games for New York last season, averaging 5.6 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 1.1 blocks in 24.8 minutes per game. His eventual return could make Jericho Sims expendable, and Bondy reports that the team is exploring what value Sims has on the trade market.