Anunoby racked up nine points (3-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 121-111 loss to Milwaukee.
Anunoby couldn't get much to fall offensively, but his ability to contribute in multiple categories keeps his fantasy value afloat on nights like these. Through four games, Anunoby is on pace for a top-60 finish in nine-category formats with averages of 14.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.3 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.8 three-pointers.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Suiting up Friday
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Anunoby (ankle) will play in Friday's game against the Celtics, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Anunoby will shake off his questionable tag due to a sprained left ankle and suit up in Friday's contest. The 28-year-old forward led the Knicks in scoring during Wednesday's season-opening win over Cleveland, recording 24 points (9-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 14 rebounds, three steals, two assists and one block across 38 minutes.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Likely to play Friday
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Anunoby (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Anunoby continues to deal with an ankle sprain. However, he's trending toward playing through it once again. He played well in the season opener, finishing with 24 points, 14 rebounds, three steals, two assists and a block in 38 minutes against the Cavaliers.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Paces New York in win
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Anunoby closed with 24 points (9-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 14 rebounds, three steals, two assists and one block across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 119-111 win over the Cavaliers.
Anunoby led the Knicks in scoring while notching a double-double and contributing across the board in an impressive season-opening win. Despite entering the game as questionable with an ankle injury, he played through it effectively and delivered a standout performance. The 28-year-old is coming off a career-best scoring campaign in his first full season with New York, averaging 18.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.5 steals across 74 regular-season games.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Will play Wednesday
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Anunoby (ankle) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports.
Anunoby is dealing with an ankle issue, but that won't prevent him from playing in the season opener. Karl-Anthony Towns (quadriceps) was also cleared, giving New York its usual firepower in the first five.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Game-time call Wednesday
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Anunoby (ankle) will be a game-time decision Wednesday, Vincent Goodwill of ESPN.com reports.
Anunoby is dealing with an ankle injury that could keep him sidelined for the regular-season opener. If he can't play, the team will likely pivot to Pacome Dadiet to help pick up the slack.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Probable for Wednesday
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Anunoby (ankle) is probable to play in Wednesday's season opener against the Cavaliers.
After sitting out the preseason finale, Anunoby will likely take the floor to get the regular season underway. He has been dealing with an ankle sprain.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Sitting out vs. Hornets
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Anunoby (ankle) is out for Friday's preseason finale against the Hornets, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Anunoby picked up an ankle injury in practice earlier in the week, so the Knicks will give him some time to heal up. The forward will look to get right ahead of Wednesday's season opener against Cleveland.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Tweaks ankle, misses practice
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Anunoby is dealing with a tweaked ankle and didn't practice Thursday, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Anunoby, who was rested during Monday's preseason game against the Wizards, is considered day-to-day. It's possible the Knicks were taking a cautious approach Thursday, but Anunoby's status for Friday's preseason finale against the Hornets is now in the air.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Sitting out Monday
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Anunoby is resting for Monday's preseason game against the Wizards, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
The veteran forward will look to return Friday against the Hornets. Pacome Dadiet is starting Monday against Washington.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Scores 13 in win
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Anunoby finished with 13 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 17 minutes during Saturday's 113-104 win over the 76ers.
After missing the preseason opener due to a wrist injury, Anunoby returned with an efficient performance, shooting 60 percent from beyond the arc. That's a promising sign for New York, as Anunoby has struggled with injuries over the course of his career.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Will play vs. Philadelphia
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Anunoby (wrist) has been cleared to play in Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Anunoby will return to the lineup for his squad after missing the preseason opener Thursday. The 27-year-old forward is dealing with a minor wrist sprain, but the injury isn't severe enough to keep him sidelined for New York's second straight matchup against Philadelphia in Abu Dhabi.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Out with sprained wrist
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Anunoby is out for Thursday's game with a sprained wrist, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
This sounds like a minor injury for Anunoby, and the Knicks won't be taking any chances in the preseason. Anunoby's next chance to play comes Saturday against the 76ers.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Strong two-way effort in loss
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Anunoby posted 24 points (10-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 37 minutes during Saturday's 125-108 loss to Indiana in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Anunoby did everything he could Saturday, leading the Knicks with 24 points to go with four defensive stats. It was a tough loss for New York given the expectations coming into the series. While there will almost certainly be a period of re-evaluation during the offseason, Anunoby's role should remain relatively safe. After a somewhat slow start to the season, he picked things up over the final few months, closing with averages of 18.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.5 steals, 0.9 blocks and 2.3 three-pointers across 74 games during the regular season.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Co-leads New York in scoring
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Anunoby contributed 23 points (7-18 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals over 37 minutes during Friday's 119-81 win over Boston in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Anunoby was tied with Jalen Brunson as the Knicks' highest scorer in this win, and it's worth noting that four starters reached the 20-point plateau for New York, with the lone exception being Josh Hart. Anunoby reached the 20-point mark for the third time in the series, and he'll remain one of the Knicks' top players ahead of the Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Pacers. That series begins Wednesday.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Solid output in Game 4 win
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Anunoby amassed 20 points (8-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists in 40 minutes during Monday's 121-113 victory over the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Anunoby went to the locker room after appearing to be bothered by a hamstring issue during the first quarter, but he returned to action shortly after and was one of four New York players who recorded at least 20 points. Anunoby scored seven combined points in Game 2 and Game 3, but he bounced back in a big way in this matchup. Through four games in the series, Anunoby is averaging 14.0 points per game while shooting 42.9 percent from the floor.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Back in action
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Anunoby (hamstring) checked back in to Monday's Game 4 against the Celtics, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Anunoby went to the locker room after appearing to be bothered by a hamstring issue during the first quarter, but he was later spotted back on the bench wearing a wrap on his leg and was ultimately cleared to check back in with 4:58 remaining in the first half. His health will be worth monitoring the rest of the way Monday.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Exits to locker room Monday
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Anunoby exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent hamstring injury during the first quarter of Monday's Game 4 against the Celtics, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Anunoby appeared to hurt his hamstring in the first quarter but stayed in the game. However, he didn't return to the bench at the start of the second. If the 27-year-old forward is unable to return, Mitchell Robinson and Precious Achiuwa are candidates for a bump in minutes.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Drops 22 points in Game 6 win
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Anunoby registered 22 points (6-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three steals in 44 minutes during Thursday's 116-113 victory over the Pistons in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Anunoby scored at least 20 points for the third game in the series, helping the Knicks to victory, and with it, a path to the second round of the playoffs. Anunoby has been solid on both ends of the court thus far during the postseason, averaging 17.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.5 steals, 1.3 blocks and 2.2 three-pointers.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Scores 19 points in loss
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Anunoby recorded 19 points (8-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 106-103 loss to the Pistons in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Anunoby bounced back Tuesday after being limited to eight points in Game 4, as he led his team in scoring in what was a disappointing night for New York. Overall, Anunoby holds averages of 16.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 1.2 blocks, 2.4 steals and 2.3 three-pointers through five games with the Knicks holding a 3-2 series lead.
