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,

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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.

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 have a great team on paper. Led by their two stars in Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks have a chance to beat anybody on any given night.

If one or both are sidelined, expect Jericho Sims and Precious Achiuwa to see big minutes in ... and four 3-pointers in 13 minutes in Friday’s loss to Minnesota. Payne put on a show during his first stint on the court, scoring 16 of his 18 points during ...

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.

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Towns (thumb) will not play Friday against Minnesota, Kristian Winfield of ... His next chance to play will be Monday against the Hawks. Jericho Sims will start at center Friday, while Precious ...