New York Knicks DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

New York Knicks forward/center Precious Achiuwa will start Monday's game against the Houston Rockets. With OG Anunoby (foot) ruled out for the contest, Miles McBride was initially slated to replace him in the starting unit. However, it has now been announced that Achiuwa will get the nod. Achiuwa will have increased fantasy value in the role. In his only previous start this season, the 25-year-old posted a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double in a 133-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) will play in Monday's contest against the Houston Rockets. He was upgraded from questionable to probable earlier in the day and has now been confirmed as a starter for the game. Hart has been filling the box score for fun recently and might even have a bigger role to play offensively on Monday, with OG Anunoby (foot) out of the lineup. Since the turn of the year, Hart has posted 10 double-doubles and four triple-doubles.

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride will start in Monday's game against Houston. With OG Anunoby (foot) considered day-to-day after being diagnosed with a mild foot sprain, head coach Tom Thibodeau will turn To McBride to fill the void in the lineup. The 24-year-old has averaged 9.3 points, 2.8 assists, and 2.5 rebounds this season. He's also shot 37.2% from behind the arc. McBride can get hot on the offensive end, so he certainly commands streaming attention from fantasy managers. He'll also make an excellent value option for DFS participants.

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (foot) has been diagnosed with a mild foot sprain, head coach Tom Thibodeau announced ahead of Monday's game against the Houston Rockets. He will miss Monday's contest and is currently considered day-to-day. The Knicks are also set to play the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, so it wouldn't be surprising if Anunoby misses multiple games. Precious Achiuwa figures to handle most of Anunoby's minutes, while Miles McBride may also see an increased role in the rotation.

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) remains questionable on the injury report ahead of Monday's meeting with the Houston Rockets. Hart has been on the report for a couple of weeks now, but he hasn't missed any action since Dec. 19. Despite dealing with a sore right knee, Hart racked up a 26-point triple-double against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. He will likely remain in the lineup on Monday, but fantasy managers should check for updates before tip-off. The Knicks are entering a back-to-back and may choose to rest Hart for one game. Miles McBride and Landry Shamet could then take on heavier workloads.