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New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein is still playing on a minutes restriction. Hartenstein said after Monday's blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets that he had a 25-minute limit, but he felt good after the game. The 25-year-old big man has been restricted to 16 minutes in each of his last two contests since returning from a two-game absence with left Achilles tendinopathy. The Knicks re-added Taj Gibson on a 10-day contract on Tuesday for frontcourt depth in the aftermath of Julius Randle's (shoulder) injury.

New York Knicks forward/center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Miami Heat. The former Clipper is battling left Achilles Tendinopathy, an injury that's kept him out of the lineup for the Knicks' previous two contests. Head coach Tom Thibodeau stated Thursday night that Hartenstein felt "a lot better." However, he remains in danger of missing his third consecutive game. If Hartenstein can't suit up, Jericho Sims, who's been taking Hartenstein's spot in the lineup, will likely remain with the first five. Unfortunately, Sims isn't a reliable fantasy option on the scoring end, although he's proficient on the glass. The same can be said for Precious Achiuwa.

New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) is out for Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Hartenstein will miss a second straight game due to left Achilles tendinopathy, and he'll try to return for the red-hot Knicks on Saturday against the Miami Heat. Jericho Sims is set up for another start in Hartenstein's stead on Thursday, blocking four shots in 27 minutes during Tuesday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. Precious Achiuwa is also in line for an uptick in playing time from New York's second unit against Denver.

New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) is questionable for Thursday's game against Denver. He couldn't play Tuesday versus Brooklyn due to a left Achilles issue and hasn't yet fully shaken off the injury. Jericho Sims produced a strong defensive performance with four blocks as a fill-in starter against the Nets. He'll likely receive his seventh start of the campaign on Thursday if Hartenstein doesn't return. Precious Achiuwa, who had six points and nine rebounds Tuesday, should also get healthy minutes off the bench in a difficult matchup against Nikola Jokic.

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau says center Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle) is out for Tuesday's Battle of the Boroughs with the Brooklyn Nets. This was the expected outcome after The Athletic's Fred Katz reported earlier that the Knicks were planning for Hartenstein to be unavailable and anticipating for Jericho Sims to start at the five. Hartenstein is dealing with soreness in his left ankle and will miss his first game of the season against the Nets, with his next opportunity to take the court coming on Thursday for a showdown with the defending-champion Denver Nuggets. While Sims is a serviceable source of blocks and rebounds, he could act as more of a nominal starter against Brooklyn. Look for Precious Achiuwa, who dropped an 18-point, 11-rebound double-double on his former Toronto Raptors team in Saturday's win, to be the more appealing fantasy streamer in Hartenstein's stead.