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.

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

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.

“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.

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

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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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 ...

Anthony Edwards put on a spectacular performance on Friday night at Madison Square Garden, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-94 victory over the New York Knicks. Edwards scored 36 points, with a standout moment coming in the fourth quarter when he delivered a two-handed dunk over a defender.