OG Anunoby questionable vs. Kings as managing elbow issue is new reality
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Three surgeons who spoke to the Post say OG Anunoby’s right elbow is sore and sore, which is surprising given the limited amount of time he has after surgery. It is said that it is not. And without rest, this problem, while manageable, can be long-lasting. That sentiment appears to be supported […]
Knicks’ win over Trail Blazers has touch of OG Anunoby concern
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Knicks’ easy victory and Jalen Brunson’s masterpiece were overshadowed by the appearance of OG Anunoby in obvious discomfort with his surgically repaired elbow. The team’s defensive stalwart appeared to aggravate his right elbow in the second quarter of Thursday’s 105-93 win over the short-handed Trail Blazers, and was frustrated as he […]
Knicks’ OG Anunoby glad he decided to undergo elbow surgery
One win away from returning from elbow surgery, OG Anunoby is happy with his decision to undergo surgery rather than play through the injury. Anunoby suffered elbow soreness in January despite the Knicks going 12-2 in their first 14 games following his trade from the Raptors and now 13-2 in their 15 games. He said […]
OG Anunoby provides reminder of how important his health is
Contrast was set by schedule. On Sunday, without OG Anunoby, the Knicks had a pitiful offensive unit that scored the fewest points in six years, losing badly to the low-strength Sixers. Two nights later, with OG Anunoby in the lineup, they crushed the Sixers and returned to their January dominance. Same dohyo, same opponent. 48 […]
OG Anunoby may return soon after missing 18th straight game
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau remained vague about the status of injured forward OG Anunoby, who was sidelined again Sunday after being cleared to resume practice last week. Anunoby has missed 18 consecutive games since he last played on Jan. 27 due to a right elbow injury that required surgery. Before Sunday’s loss to the 76ers, […]
Knicks’ Josh Hart will see fewer minutes when OG Anunoby returns
OG Anunoby’s return next season, already a full participant in practice and awaiting his final thumbs up for games, will once again shake up a rotation that has seen more reboots than Law & Order. Josh Hart, who was the starting small forward while Anunoby injured his elbow, understands his playing time will be reduced. […]
Julius Randle, OG Anunoby make progress in road trip with Knicks
CLEVELAND — Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson and OG Anunoby all traveled to Cleveland with the Knicks in a game that manager Tom Thibodeau labeled the “next step” for his injured starting frontcourt. There were no players in the game, but it was his first time playing in a road game since his injury. “It’s the […]
OG Anunoby âsureâ he will be back with Knicks before playoffs
The Knicks don’t often release injured players to the media until they are ready to return to action, but OG Anunoby made his first public comments since leaving the rotation with an elbow injury that required surgery. This should not be interpreted as referring to him. He suited up right after the All-Star break. The […]
The factors fueling Knicks’ rise after OG Anunoby trade
The Knicks are the hottest team in the NBA, and Tom Thibodeau’s longtime mainstay has been one of the driving forces behind their league-best 14-2 record in January. “Defense, defense” has been a common refrain at Madison Square Garden for decades, but the Knicks have actually re-emerged as the league’s top defensive team across a […]
OG Anunoby out again as Knicks hope for Julius Randle clarity
The Knicks already knew Julius Randle would be sidelined Tuesday night, but import winger OG Anunoby also missed his second straight game against the Jazz at the Garden. Anunoby is dealing with a sore elbow, and Randle is expected to miss several weeks with a dislocated right shoulder. “OG is out. … He’s not ready […]