New York Knicks DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday night's game against the Chicago Bulls. McBride is dealing with a left hamstring issue that's caused him to miss each of the Knicks' last two games. The 24-year-old dealt with left knee issues earlier this season, causing some cause for concern for fantasy managers given this is the same leg. McBride has averaged 9.8 PPG on the season. His absence likely won't impact many fantasy managers given the Knicks' propensity to run their starters for quite some time in a lineup. If McBride can't suit up, expect Jalen Brunson to be the top fantasy option for the Knicks against the Chicago Bulls. Landry Shamet and Cameron Payne should receive increased bench minutes as well when given the opportunity.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (calf) is probable for Saturday's game in Chicago. The 28-year-old has been plagued by calf tightness of late. He's mostly played through it, although he missed Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz before returning for Friday's loss to the Thunder. However, he struggled, shooting 9-for-23 from the field. With that said, Brunson should have an easier time getting the ball in the basket on Saturday night, with the Bulls allowing 121.1 points per game this season, the second-worst average in the National Basketball Association.

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (hamstring) won't play on Friday against OKC. Deuce has been battling hamstring tightness, so he'll miss his second consecutive game on Friday night. Had Jalen Brunson (calf) remained out, McBride could have benefited if he were active. However, with Brunson available on Friday, McBride's upside would have been limited. Still, Cameron Payne should see more minutes and could be more productive than usual.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (calf) will play on Friday versus OKC. Brunson hasn't been as productive on the scoring end this season compared to the 2023-24 campaign. However, he's still a potent fantasy provider, averaging 25.2 points, 7.7 assists, and 40.3% shooting from behind the arc. Brunson has mostly been playing through calf tightness of late. However, it finally kept him off the floor for Wednesday's matchup against Utah. But with Brunson back in the mix, he should be featured in all fantasy lineups, although his presence will likely mean fewer scoring opportunities for OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges. Cameron Payne, who got the start on Wednesday, will head back to the bench, limiting his fantasy upside.

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (hamstring) was expected to get a spot start on Wednesday in place of Jalen Brunson (calf), but a the last minute McBride was replaced in the lineup by Cameron Payne. McBride was initially questionable and then ruled out due to a hamstring issue, which also has him questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder. McBride would be an interesting value play if he starts in place of Brunson and even has some value off the bench since he is averaging 9.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 24.5 minutes per game off the bench. If McBride is out, Payne would serve as the primary backup to Brunson unless Brunson is also out, which would open the door for Payne to get a second straight start. On Wednesday, Payne finished with eight points, nine assists, and three rebounds while logging 36 minutes against the Jazz.