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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (neck) is officially listed as questionable for the Knicks' game Thursday against the Warriors. The 27-year-old missed Tuesday's game after sustaining some hard hits during Monday's matchup against the Pistons. Despite waking up with neck spasms and sitting out the second night of a back-to-back, Brunson appears to have a solid chance of returning to action. However, if he is unable to play, Miles McBride is expected to continue starting, with Alec Burks likely seeing increased minutes off the bench. Brunson boasts impressive season averages of 27.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 6.7 assists in 36.0 minutes per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (personal) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Unavailable for personal reasons during Tuesday's victory over the San Antonio Spurs, Towns is back with the team and available for Wednesday's action. Through his last 15 displays, Towns is putting up 25.3 points, 7.4 boards, 3.0 triples on 44.6% shooting from deep, and 1.0 blocks per game. The All-Star big man gets an undersized Memphis bunch that places 29th in opponent rebounding percentage (47.5%) in his return, and he could take over in the middle if Rudy Gobert (ankle) is inactive.

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.

Washington Wizards guard Landry Shamet (neck) will be in the lineup on Tuesday versus the Warriors. The 26-year-old is looking at his third consecutive start after having one of the best outings of the season last time out against Cleveland. Shamet recorded 15 points, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals in 37 minutes against the Cavaliers on Sunday. He should have a decent role to play again on Tuesday, with Deni Avdija (heel) and Bilal Coulibaly (pelvis) missing from the rotation.

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%).