The Pacers were fined $100,000 for violating the Player Participation Policy.

The Pacers were fined $100,000 for violating the Player Participation Policy in relation to the team’s February 3 game against the Jazz. After an investigation that included an independent review, it was deemed that Pascal Siakam and two other starters could’ve played under the medical standard in the policy. The team could’ve also held those players out in a way that “better promoted compliance” with the policy, according to a release from the NBA.

Jarace Walker led the Pacers with 23 points (9-of-18 FGs), five rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in a 115-110 win over the Nets on Wednesday.

Walker returned from a one-game absence due to an illness and was inserted into the starting unit with multiple starters sitting out. That led to his fourth 20-point outing of the season, which was enough for the Pacers to win their second straight game. Walker should continue to play a significant role down the stretch, and while there will likely be some inconsistency mixed in, he should have some big performances like this one.

Micah Potter recorded a double-double on Wednesday with 18 points (6-of-8 FGs), 12 rebounds, one assist, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer against the Nets.

Potter started the Pacers’ game on Tuesday but was pushed to a reserve role for this one. However, his minutes only decreased by two. He ended up setting a new season-high for scoring and recorded his third double-double of the season. With Ivica Zubac expected to be sidelined for a while, Potter should be a big part of the rotation in Indiana for the remainder of the season, which could lead to more productive outings like this one.

Jose Alvarado accounted for 26 points (8-of-13 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, five steals and eight three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the 76ers.

The emotions of playing his first Knicks home game may have gotten the best of Alvarado in Tuesday’s loss to the Pacers. There were no such issues for the Brooklyn native on Wednesday, as he took over during the third and fourth quarters. Alvarado shot 8-of-13 from beyond the arc, dropping 26 points while showing why he’s nicknamed “Grand Theft Alvarado” with the five steals. And he recorded that stat line in just 19 minutes. With Miles McBride (core) possibly out until the postseason, Alvarado isn’t a bad pickup in deep leagues, even if nights like Wednesday won’t become the norm.

Karl-Anthony Towns amassed 21 points (8-of-13 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 11 rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Wednesday’s win over the 76ers.

While Towns finished Tuesday’s overtime loss to the Pacers with a double-double, he was far more assertive on Wednesday. The Knicks’ improved ball movement may have been a factor, but the 7-footer deserves credit for the approach he took on both ends of the floor. That set the tone in what would be a 138-89 win, an excellent way for the Knicks to go into the All-Star break. Next up for Towns is an appearance in Sunday’s All-Star Game, where he’ll represent Team World.

Mikal Bridges finished Wednesday’s win over the 76ers with 22 points (9-of-15 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, six assists, two steals and one three-pointer.

After scoring 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting in Tuesday’s loss to the Pacers, Bridges did the same on Wednesday. However, he doubled his assist and steal numbers in the 138-89 demolition of the 76ers. While Bridges’ fantasy value has slipped some recently, with him providing seventh-round value over the past two weeks, he remains ranked safely within the top-50 in season-long value. The Knicks play three games after the All-Star break, starting with the Pistons on February 19.

Kam Jones, Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker, Kobe Brown and Jay Huff will start Wednesday’s game against the Nets.

With Wednesday’s game being the Pacers’ second in two nights, they’ve rotated the starting lineup. All five starters are new, with Walker back in the lineup after missing Tuesday’s win over the Knicks due to illness. He and Huff are the best streaming options, while Brown is making his first start as a Pacer.

OG Anunoby (toe) is out for Wednesday’s game against the 76ers.

Anunoby is set to miss his fourth game in a row with a toe injury. Landry Shamet has started the last two games with Anunoby out and had 17 points and four three-pointers in Tuesday’s OT loss to the Pacers. Shamet could be worth streaming if he starts again and Mohamed Diawara should see more minutes off the bench.

Micah Potter (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Nets.

Potter is dealing with a left ankle sprain. His status is up in the air Wednesday against the Nets given his questionable listing. With Johnny Furphy (knee) done for the year after tearing his ACL, Potter will continue to backup Jay Huff if he’s available.

Jarace Walker (illness) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Nets.

Walker is listed as questionable with an illness for Wednesday’s game against the Nets. With the Pacers dealing with a litany of other injuries, though, it seems like the 22-year-old forward should be available. With Pascal Siakam (hamstring) already ruled out, Walker could move into the starting lineup if he’s available.

T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Nets.

McConnell is set to miss Wednesday’s game against the Nets with right hamstring soreness. With Aaron Nesmith (back) and Andrew Nembhard (back) also out, Ben Sheppard, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson are all candidates to start and play more minutes on Wednesday.

Andrew Nembhard (back) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Nets.

Nembhard was ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Nets for lower back injury management reasons. Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson should see additional minutes given all of the Pacers injuries Wednesday, though neither is worth streaming in most fantasy leagues.

Aaron Nesmith (back) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Nets.

Nesmith is set to miss Wednesday’s game against the Nets with lower back soreness. Ben Sheppard’s playing time should increase and he could move into the starting lineup, though he’s not worth streaming on a night with 14 games across the NBA.

Pascal Siakam (hamstring) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Nets.

Siakam headlines a lengthy injury report for the Pacers on Wednesday. After initially being listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, the 31-year-old power forward has been ruled out for the game against the Nets. Jarace Walker could move into the starting lineup for Siakam, though he’s still listed as questionable with an illness.

Mikal Bridges accumulated 22 points (9-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Tuesday’s loss to the Pacers.

After scoring five points in the Knicks’ February 4 double-overtime win over the Nuggets, Bridges has gotten back on track offensively. He’s hit double figures in three straight, with Tuesday’s tally being the highest for him since dropping 23 in a February 3 win over the Wizards. With OG Anunoby (toe) out, there has been a little more room for Bridges to assert himself offensively, and that’s a positive for fantasy managers who have him on their rosters.

Josh Hart finished Tuesday’s loss to the Pacers with 15 points (5-of-8 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 11 rebounds, 11 assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers.

Hart was on triple-double watch at halftime, as he was already responsible for eight rebounds and nine assists. He finished with the 17th of his Knicks career, moving into third place on the franchise’s all-time list. Over the past two weeks, Hart has provided top-50 per-game value in nine-cat formats according to Basketball Monster. The Knicks play once more before the All-Star break, Wednesday night in Philadelphia.

Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 22 points (8-of-17 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 14 rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer in Tuesday’s loss to the Knicks.

Limited to 11 points in Sunday’s win over the Celtics, Towns doubled that tally on Tuesday while recording his 36th double-double of the season. Unfortunately for the Knicks, he wasn’t around for the latter stages of overtime, having fouled out with 2:14 remaining in the extra session. Indiana scored the first nine points of overtime, pushing their road record on the season to 4-22. Wednesday’s game against the Knicks is far more important to Towns and the Knicks, who need a win to avoid losing the season series. And they’ll need KAT to stay on the floor, especially if Joel Embiid plays.

Jalen Brunson recorded 40 points (15-of-31 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, eight assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Tuesday’s loss to the Pacers.

Brunson finished Tuesday with his second 40-point game in four outings and fourth of the season, but it wasn’t enough to avoid a disappointing overtime defeat. The Knicks point guard shot 4-of-14 from beyond the arc, putting a dent in his overall field-goal percentage. Brunson and the Knicks will look to go into the All-Star break on a high note when they visit the 76ers on Wednesday.

Kobe Brown accounted for eight points (3-of-4 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer in Tuesday’s win over the Knicks.

While Ivica Zubac will have to wait until after the All-Star break to make his Pacers debut, Brown was part of the team’s bench rotation on Tuesday. While the former first-round pick’s production was solid, it wasn’t enough to make him a must-add yet. That said, keep an eye on Brown after the All-Star break, especially if the Pacers decide to do all they can to lock down one of the league’s four-worst records.

Quenton Jackson amassed 19 points (5-of-7 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers in Tuesday’s win over the Knicks.

Active after a two-game absence, Jackson was inserted into the starting lineup on Tuesday due to Johnny Furphy’s season-ending knee injury. The two-way contract guard took advantage of his opportunity, shooting 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. In addition to the points and three-pointers, Jackson provided solid value in the rebound and assist categories as part of a complete stat line. With the Pacers playing Brooklyn on Wednesday, they’ll likely be shorthanded. If Jackson is active, he’ll be worth streaming if Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard sit.

Andrew Nembhard notched 24 points (9-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, 10 assists and four three-pointers in Tuesday’s win over the Knicks.

After recording two double-doubles in 2024-25, Nembhard dropped his eighth of the 2025-26 season on Tuesday. With Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) out, the Pacers guard has shouldered more of the offensive workload. While Nembhard’s fantasy value hasn’t received the boost that many fantasy managers hoped for before the season began, his role makes him a must-roster player. As for Wednesday’s game against the Nets, fantasy managers need to play for Nembhard not playing, as he’s missed one leg of each of Indiana’s last two back-to-backs.

Pascal Siakam finished Tuesday’s win over the Knicks with 30 points (11-of-26 FGs, 5-of-10 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, three steals and three three-pointers.

The Pacers entered Tuesday with a 3-22 road record this season, but that didn’t prevent them from taking down the Knicks in overtime. As he’s done on many occasions this season, Siakam led the way offensively and showed why he’s headed to the All-Star Game despite Indiana’s poor record. The 30-point game was his tenth of the season and first since January 21. However, with Siakam having missed one leg of the Pacers’ past two back-to-backs, this may have been his final appearance before the All-Star break. Consider him questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Nets.

Andrew Nembhard, Quenton Jackson, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam and Micah Potter will start Tuesday’s game against the Knicks.

The Pacers have made two changes to their starting lineup, one necessitated by injury. Jackson steps into the void left by Johnny Furphy, who suffered a torn ACL during Sunday’s loss to the Raptors. The other change is Potter, who is inserted into the lineup at Jay Huff’s expense.

Jarace Walker (illness) is out for Tuesday’s game against the Knicks.

Walker’s absence will have an impact on the Pacers, as he has been a consistent performer recently. And with Johnny Furphy (knee) out for the season, there was a chance that Walker would have moved into the starting lineup. For Tuesday’s game, Ben Sheppard and Kobe Brown are two players who can absorb the minutes that would have gone to Walker.

Micah Potter (hip) is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Knicks.

Potter’s lingering hip issue isn’t severe enough to keep him out of Tuesday’s game. While he will be in the Pacers’ rotation, there hasn’t been much to gain from rostering Potter in fantasy leagues recently.

Aaron Nesmith (hand) and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) are available for Tuesday’s game against the Knicks.

Nesmith and McConnell were both listed as questionable on the initial injury report. While the former will occupy his usual spot in the Pacers’ starting lineup, the latter will serve as Andrew Nembhard’s backup at point guard.

OG Anunoby (toe) is out for Tuesday’s game against the Pacers.

Tuesday’s game will be the third that Anunoby has missed with a toe injury. Landry Shamet replaced him in the lineup for Sunday’s win over the Celtics and may retain that role. If so, Shamet would be worth streaming. Also, look for rookie Mohamed Diawara to pick up additional minutes off the bench.

Jarace Walker (illness) is doubtful for Tuesday’s game against the Knicks.

Walker is a late addition to the injury report, and the doubtful tag suggests that he will not be available for Tuesday’s game. With Johnny Furphy (knee) done for the season, Ben Sheppard could move into the starting lineup after playing 27 minutes off the bench in Sunday’s loss to the Raptors.

Pacers reporter Alex Golden reports that Ivica Zubac will not debut with Indiana until after the All-Star break.

Fantasy managers will have to wait a little longer to see Zu in a Pacers’ uniform, and it’s unlikely he sees a ton of run for Indiana down the stretch of a lost season. While Zubac is on the shelf, Jay Huff should continue to start at center.

HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reports that Johnny Furphy has been diagnosed with a torn ACL in his right knee and will miss the rest of the season.

Furphy was injured during the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Raptors, as he landed awkwardly after finishing a dunk. The second-year wing was taken back to the locker room via wheelchair, and an MRI on Monday confirmed fears that he’d suffered a torn ACL. Furphy started 21 of the 35 games he appeared in this season, averaging 5.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.7 three-pointers in 18.4 minutes. His absence opens up minutes for multiple players, most notably Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard.

Andrew Nembhard accounted for 10 points (4-of-18 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Sunday’s loss to the Raptors.

Nembhard had a rough afternoon in Toronto, continuing a slump in which he’s shot 12-of-40 from the field over his last three games. Having shot 36.1 percent from the field, his fantasy value is ranked outside the top 150 over the past two weeks. While his season-long fantasy value remains respectable, Nembhard’s value has not received the boost that many fantasy managers hoped with Tyrese Haliburton unavailable. He’s higher on opposing teams’ scouting reports, and that’s affected Nembhard’s efficiency.

Pascal Siakam finished Sunday’s loss to the Raptors with 18 points (7-of-15 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, two assists and one three-pointer.

Sunday’s game got away from Siakam and the Pacers in the third quarter, as the Raptors outscored them by a 44-26 margin. That factored into Spicy P playing only 24 minutes, which may be a concerning development for managers counting on him to deliver consistently excellent production through the fantasy playoffs. However, this was the first game since January 10 in which Siakam played less than 32 minutes, so there’s no need to panic. The Pacers play five games in Week 17, starting with the Knicks on Tuesday.

Johnny Furphy (knee) will not return to Sunday’s game against the Raptors.

Furphy appeared to injure his right knee due to an awkward landing after throwing down a dunk during the third quarter. Requiring assistance to get off the court, the second-year wing was then taken to the locker room via wheelchair. Furphy finished with four points, two rebounds and three assists in 15 minutes.

Landry Shamet finished Sunday’s win over the Celtics with three points (1-of-5 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer.

With OG Anunoby (toe) out, Shamet moved into the starting lineup on Sunday. Unfortunately for those who may have streamed him for the three-point potential, the veteran wing shot 1-of-4 from three and offered limited value in his 28 minutes. Rookie Mohamed Diawara had the better day, contributing 10 points (4-of-4 FGs), three rebounds, one assist, one steal and two three-pointers in 27 minutes off the bench. The streaming values of Shamet and Diawara moving forward depend on Anunoby’s availability.

Jose Alvarado tallied 12 points (5-of-12 FGs), two rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Celtics.

Alvarado made his Knicks debut on Sunday, and with Miles McBride (core) out for the foreseeable future, the New York City native’s return home takes on added importance. And Alvarado showed what he’s capable of on Sunday, recording a complete stat line in his 25 minutes on the floor. As has been the case with McBride at various points, there were also stretches when the Knicks played Alvarado and Jalen Brunson together on Sunday. For the few who may have been holding out hope for Tyler Kolek to get a few more minutes with McBride out, he did not check into Sunday’s game until there were just over three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and the game was decided.

Josh Hart (ankle) amassed 19 points (7-of-14 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Celtics.

After tweaking his left ankle during Friday’s loss to the Pistons, Hart playing on Sunday wasn’t a sure thing. Not only did he play, but the wing’s offensive output was a needed supplement to Jalen Brunson’s game-high 31 points. Before he first injured the ankle during Tuesday’s win over the Wizards, Hart was on a run of three straight games with at least 20 points. Depending on how much longer OG Anunoby (toe) is out, the Knicks will need Sunday’s version of Hart more often.

Jalen Brunson finished Sunday’s win over the Celtics with 31 points (12-of-21 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, eight assists and four three-pointers.

Coming off of his worst performance of the season in Friday’s 38-point loss to the Pistons, Brunson showed up in Boston seemingly intent on redeeming himself. The Knicks’ guard did so, recording 15 points and four assists in the first quarter alone and finishing with a game-high 31 points. And after shooting 0-of-8 from three in Detroit, Brunson made four of his eight attempts on Sunday. The Knicks play five games in Week 17, two of which are scheduled for before the All-Star break.

Micah Potter (hip) is available for Sunday’s game against the Raptors.

Potter was active for Friday’s loss to the Bucks, playing 16 minutes off the bench. He’ll likely take on a similar workload against Toronto, which makes Potter a non-factor in most fantasy leagues.

Aaron Nesmith (elbow) is available for Sunday’s game against the Raptors.

Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Nesmith is good to go. He’ll take on his usual role within the starting lineup, and Jarace Walker remains with the reserves.

Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Landry Shamet, Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns will start Sunday’s game against the Celtics.

Towns is back in the Knicks’ starting lineup after a one-game absence, pushing Mitchell Robinson to the bench. The other change to the lineup is Shamet, who replaces Mohamed Diawara. This is the second consecutive game that the Knicks will be without OG Anunoby (toe).

Josh Hart (ankle) is available for Sunday’s game against the Celtics.

Hart aggravated his sprained left ankle during Friday’s loss to the Pistons, exiting during the third quarter. He’ll occupy his usual place within the Knicks’ starting lineup in Boston.

Karl-Anthony Towns (eye) is available for Sunday’s game against the Celtics.

Towns did not play in Friday’s loss to the Pistons, having suffered a laceration above his right eye during Wednesday’s win over the Nuggets. His return could push Mitchell Robinson to the bench. However, with Boston having started Luka Garza and Neemias Queta the last two games, the Knicks could choose to go big. In that case, Mohamed Diawara would head to the bench.

OG Anunoby (toe) is out for Sunday’s game against the Celtics.

Anuoby will miss a second consecutive game with a toe injury. Mohamed Diawara started Friday’s loss to the Pistons but offered little streaming value. If the Celtics stick with two bigs in their starting lineup, the Knicks could choose to start Mitchell Robinson alongside Karl-Anthony Towns. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Robinson is valuable because of his rebounds and blocks.

Josh Hart (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Celtics.

Hart returned from a one-game absence Friday against the Pistons only to suffer a sprained ankle in the 38-point drubbing at the hands of Detroit. The 30-year-old shooting guard is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Celtics and the Knicks could be severely short-handed with Karl-Anthony Towns (eye) and OG Anunoby (toe) also on the injury report.

OG Anunoby (toe) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Celtics.

Anunoby had a 20/8/4 line in Wednesday’s win over the Nuggets, but somewhere along the way he injured his toe. The 28-year-old small forward was initially probable for Friday’s game in Detroit, but was downgraded to questionable before being ruled out. The Knicks promptly lost by 38 points without him. Mohamed Diawara would likely start if Anunoby is ruled out again, but the game against the Celtics could also get out of hand if the Knicks are missing multiple starters again.

Karl-Anthony Towns (eye) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Celtics.

Micah Potter (hip) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Raptors.

Potter played 16 minutes off the bench in Friday’s loss to the Bucks and will take on a similar workload if available on Sunday. If Potter can’t play, starter Jay Huff’s playing time will likely increase, with the Pacers going small when he’s not on the court.

Aaron Nesmith (elbow) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Raptors.

Nesmith is dealing with a sprained left elbow. If he can’t play on Sunday, the Pacers would likely move Jarace Walker of Ben Sheppard into the starting lineup. Turnover concerns aside, Walker offers a much higher fantasy ceiling than Sheppard.

Jarace Walker amassed 15 points (6-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Friday’s loss to the Bucks.

Walker came off the bench and nearly secured a double-double in his 30 minutes of game action. He took advantage of his scoring opportunities by converting shots at an efficient rate and was active on the boards throughout the game, allowing him to finish as Indiana’s leading rebounder. The versatile forward did some good things on the defensive end, as well, leading to another strong performance overall. Walker should continue to be a nice piece off Indiana’s bench the rest of the season.

Pascal Siakam added 19 points (7-of-19 FGs, 4-of-8 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in the loss to the Bucks on Friday.

Siakam struggled with his shooting on Friday, especially from behind the three-point line, where he made just one of eight attempts. Missed opportunities from the foul line also cost him some points, but he still finished as Indiana’s second-leading scorer against the Bucks. The veteran forward made up for his inefficient shooting performance by making solid contributions on the glass and as a passer. Yet, he left a lot of meat on the bone in this game. He’ll have a chance to get back on track against the Raptors on Sunday.

Josh Hart (leg) recorded five points (2-of-7 FGs), six rebounds, two assists and one three-pointer in Friday’s loss to the Pistons.

Hart was back in the Knicks’ lineup after sitting out Wednesday’s win over the Nuggets, and he may have aggravated the ankle injury that was the reason for his absence. The Knicks’ wing pulled up while dribbling down the court during the third quarter and would exit shortly thereafter. There was no announcement regarding his status for the rest of the night, but Hart never returned to the bench after going back to the locker room. New York ends its Week 16 in Boston on Sunday.

Jalen Brunson tallied 12 points (4-of-20 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in Friday’s loss to the Pistons.

Brunson had a brutal night in Detroit. Finding room to get his shots proved extremely difficult with OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns unavailable, as the Pistons devoted even more of their defensive attention to the point guard. Brunson missed all eight of his three-point attempts and did not play at all during the fourth quarter. Fantasy managers will hope to get a better effort from Brunson on Sunday against the Celtics.

Mikal Bridges finished Friday’s loss to the Pistons with 19 points (7-of-16 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), one rebound, two assists and three three-pointers.

With OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns out, Bridges was essentially the only Knicks player who could string together good stretches of offensive basketball on Friday. The overall stat line was line, but the Knicks’ wing scored a game-high 19 points. Bridges and the Knicks, who saw their eight-game win streak come to a screeching halt, will look to bounce back on Sunday in Boston.

OG Anunoby (toe) will not play on Friday against the Pistons.

Anunoby will miss his 13th game of the season on Friday, as he battles a toe injury. The veteran wing has been a staple in the Knicks’ starting unit since being traded to New York during the 2023-24 season. Without him, the Knicks’ path to a ninth straight win becomes more difficult. Mohamed Diawara will start and could see his opportunities increase.

Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, Mohamed Diawara and Mitchell Robinson will start Friday’s game against the Pistons.

Hart is back for the Knicks after sitting out Wednesday’s double-overtime win over the Nuggets, but they won’t have OG Anunoby (toe) or Karl-Anthony Towns (eye). As a result, Diawara and Robinson move into the starting lineup, and Jordan Clarkson has been bumped back to the bench.

Josh Hart (ankle) is available for Friday’s game against the Pistons.

Hart is good to go after a one-game absence, likely pushing Jordan Clarkson to the bench. However, there’s a chance that Clarkson remains with the starters, as OG Anunoby (toe) is a game-time decision. While Hart needs to be rostered in most fantasy leagues, Clarkson isn’t a must-stream player, regardless of league format.

Karl-Anthony Towns (eye) will miss Friday’s game against the Pistons.

If the Knicks want to extend their win streak to nine games, it’ll have to be done without Towns. The All-Star center will be sidelined on Friday, leaving Mitchell Robinson as the likely candidate to fill in for Towns in the starting lineup. Robinson doesn’t offer the same upside but could be on double-double watch.

SNY’s Ian Begley reports that Miles McBride (core) is expected to miss six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a sports hernia.

McBride underwent the procedure on Friday, one day after the Knicks acquired Jose Alvarado from the Pelicans. With the reported timeline, there’s a chance the guard is available to play before the start of the postseason. While they await McBride’s return, the Knicks will rely on the combination of Alvarado (once he joins the team), Tyler Kolek and Jordan Clarkson to fill the void.

OG Anunoby (toe) has been downgraded to questionable for Friday’s matchup with the Pistons.

Anunoby’s status doesn’t bode well for his availability, and if he’s sidelined, Mohamed Diawara could join the starting five. More minutes should be available for Landry Shamet, and Josh Hart should handle an increased workload.

Karl-Anthony Towns (eye) is doubtful for Friday’s matchup with the Pistons.

With Towns expected to sit this one out, Mitchell Robinson should be in line for a spot start, and Ariel Hukporti will back him up. Robinson is worth streaming for managers in need of rebounds and blocked shots.