Sims is starting in Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

Dr. Jalen Brunson offered a positive diagnosis for his New York Knicks teammate. Knicks fans, already dealing with a few medical scares, were nearly dealt another nightmare on Friday night when Josh Hart was a victim of friendly fire: during third quarter action against the Minnesota Timberwolves,

“Jericho Sims, recently removed from New York’s rotation and inactive Monday with back spasms, is being shopped ahead of next month’s trade deadline, NBA sources who’ve been in contact with the team told The Post.”… pic.twitter.com/1vi3YnWV89

Josh Hart appears to be OK after hurting his shoulder after taking a hard fall during the Knicks’ loss to the Timberwolves on Friday night.

Karl-Anthony Towns missed his second straight game because of a sprained right thumb, sitting out against his former team when the New York Knicks hosted Minnesota on Friday night. Jericho Sims started at center for the Knicks.

The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the favorites to land Jericho Sims from the New York Knicks ahead of the trade deadline.

“I’m an elite defender,” he said after collecting three blocks in the Knicks’ 125-119 overtime win. “I don’t think I got to say that.” With Karl-Anthony Towns shelved because of an injured thumb, Achiuwa, the Knicks’ lone frontcourt reserve behind starter Jericho Sims, played all but a few seconds of the fourth quarter and overtime.

The New York Knicks are shopping around Jericho Sims ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, NBA sources told the New York Post's Stefan Bondy. Bondy

KAT missed Wednesday’s game against Philadelphia after injuring his thumb against Detroit on Monday. Jericho Sims got the start on Wednesday, though Precious Achiuwa played a larger role off the bench and was more productive. If KAT misses another ...

The New York Knicks are struggling to find consistency once again, as they were unable to come out victorious without Karl-Anthony Towns and fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-99.

Hail to the rebounding Chiefs? The New York Knicks certainly hope to do so. The Knicks have released their initial injury report for Monday's Inauguration Day/M

Towns (thumb) will not play Friday against Minnesota, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports. Towns was a true game-time call and attempted to warm up, but the center will miss his second game in a row and remains day-to-day.