Knicks’ Anunoby Out with Sprained Foot, Robinson Cleared for Contact
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby will miss his first game of the season Monday night against the Houston Rockets due to a sprained right foot, the team announced.
Anunoby initially was listed as questionable on Sunday’s injury report before being downgraded to out on monday. Coach Tom Thibodeau said the sprain is considered mild and Anunoby is day-to-day moving forward.
The injury occurred during a transition play in Saturday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Anunoby appeared to awkwardly plant his right foot while catching the ball at the 3-point line, causing him to stumble.
X-rays on Anunoby’s foot were negative after the game.
Anunoby, who signed a five-year, $212 million contract extension with New York during the offseason, has started all 49 games for the Knicks this season, averaging 16.4 points per game. The Knicks have a 52-19 record with Anunoby in the lineup and 30-29 without him since the start of the 2023-24 campaign.
In some good news for New York, center Mitchell Robinson, who underwent ankle surgery in May, has been cleared for contact drills during practice. Robinson, the longest-tenured knick, had been limited to running and jumping during his rehabilitation.
Thibodeau said Robinson will gradually progress from 1-on-1 contact to full 5-on-5 workouts before returning to game action.
Following Monday’s game, the Knicks travel to Toronto to face the Raptors on Tuesday night.
When is Mitchell Robinson expected to return to game action after being cleared for contact drills?
Knicks’ Anunoby Out with Sprained Foot, Robinson Cleared for Contact
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby will miss his first game of the season Monday night against the Houston Rockets due to a sprained right foot, the team announced.
Anunoby initially was listed as questionable on Sunday’s injury report before being downgraded to out on monday. Coach Tom Thibodeau said the sprain is considered mild and Anunoby is day-to-day moving forward.
The injury occurred during a transition play in Saturday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Anunoby appeared to awkwardly plant his right foot while catching the ball at the 3-point line,causing him to stumble.
X-rays on Anunoby’s foot were negative after the game.
Anunoby, who signed a five-year, $212 million contract extension with New York during the offseason, has started all 49 games for the knicks this season, averaging 16.4 points per game. The Knicks have a 52-19 record with Anunoby in the lineup and 30-29 without him since the start of the 2023-24 campaign.
In some good news for New York, center Mitchell Robinson, who underwent ankle surgery in May, has been cleared for contact drills during practice. Robinson, the longest-tenured knick, had been limited to running and jumping during his rehabilitation.
Thibodeau said robinson will gradually progress from 1-on-1 contact to full 5-on-5 workouts before returning to game action.
Following Monday’s game, the Knicks travel to Toronto to face the Raptors on Tuesday night.
Knicks’ Injury Update: Your Questions Answered
Q: How serious is Anunoby’s injury?
The good news is that Anunoby’s sprained foot is considered mild. The knicks are listing him as day-to-day,suggesting a relatively short recovery period [[1](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/knicks-og-anunoby-leaves-matchup-with-lakers-after-non-contact-foot-sprain/)].
Q: When will Anunoby return to the court?
While he’s out for Monday’s game,the Knicks haven’t provided a definitive timeline for Anunoby’s return. Keep an eye on official announcements and injury reports for updates.
Q: What about Mitchell Robinson?
Robinson is making progress in his recovery from ankle surgery! He’s been cleared for contact drills, a major step toward his return to game action. While there’s no specific date set, Knicks fans can be encouraged by Robinson’s positive progress.
Stay tuned for more updates on both Anunoby and Robinson as the Knicks continue their season!
