New York Knicks DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Dallas Mavericks. Head coach Tom Thibodeau said following Tuesday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies that Hart's right knee was being checked out by the medical team, per The Athletic's Fred Katz, but the swingman doesn't carry an injury designation entering Thursday's action. The 28-year-old spot-up wing has taken on more ball-handling responsibilities over his last five games in Julius Randle's (shoulder) stead, leading to some dismal field-goal shooting (32.6%) but solid averages of 9.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in 39.7 minutes since Jan. 29. With Quentin Grimes (knee) headed to the Motor City, Hart is set to handle heavy minutes again and haul in plenty more boards against a Dallas team that ranks 28th in opponent rebounding percentage (47.7%).

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's clash with Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. He's having an All-Star year and has been instrumental to the Knicks' success while Julius Randle (shoulder) remains out of the lineup. Unfortunately, he tweaked his ankle late in Tuesday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies, although he still finished just shy of a double-double. If Brunson can't see the floor versus Dallas, Donte DiVincenzo, coming off a 32-point showing, will be a lock for DFS participants. Miles McBride would be the favorite to take over the ball-handling duties without Brunson, so he'll be worth considering as a streaming option.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) had another stellar outing. During Tuesday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies, the All-Star finished with 27 points, shooting 11-for-21 from the field, adding eight assists and three steals. However, he injured his right ankle late in the fourth quarter, although he managed to walk off the floor. With this in mind, there's a realistic chance he won't play on Thursday night versus the Dallas Mavericks. If Brunson doesn't, it will be a tough blow for fantasy managers, considering he's averaged 38 points in the last three games. Expect Brunson to appear on the injury report heading into Thursday. If the 27-year-old is ruled out, Miles McBride would likely slide into the starting lineup and is worth streaming in any fantasy setup. Of course, Donte DiVincenzo would be the favorite to lead the way on the scoring end.

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (elbow) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This marks the fifth game in a row that Anunoby will sit out due to elbow inflammation. Precious Achiuwa should remain in the starting five until Anunoby can play again. Achiuwa was quiet when he first joined the team. However, he has played better lately and is a decent streaming choice until Anunoby returns.

According to Tim Bontemps of ESPN, New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (elbow) remains without a return date. The former Raptor has missed the team's previous four games because of elbow inflammation, and it appears there's a realistic chance he won't play on Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. It's a tough blow for the Knicks and Anunoby, with the 26-year-old averaging 15.6 points, 1.8 steals, and 1.1 blocks since the trade that sent him from Toronto to New York. At any rate, until Anunoby is cleared to return, Precious Achiuwa, averaging 12.3 points, 1.5 blocks, and 1.0 steals in four starts this season, is worth streaming in any fantasy format.